Fantasy Book Club: J.R.R. Tolkien's "the Hobbit"
In this 8 week Book Club, fantasy readers learn about J.R.R. Tolkien and his very first children's book, the Hobbit!
Elise Trudel Cedeño
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(57)
What's included
8 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be required to read up to three assigned chapters (approximately 40 pages, depending on the edition). They will have an entire week to complete the reading. Students will be required to write in a weekly journal. This journal can either be in a paper format or an online/digital format. They may choose one out of three possible questions to answer in their journals. These responses should follow a specific format as posted on the classroom page. At the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to present a creative project of their choice (along with a tea party!).Assessment
While no formal grades will be used to assess students, each assignment will have a set of standards for students to reach in order to have a successful book club meeting. These standards will help students hone and improve their reading, speaking, and writing skills as practice for their formal schooling.Class Experience
Each week, students will meet with me, the teacher, at the weekly meeting time. Students will prepare for the meetings by completing assigned readings, journal activities, and other optional content (all optional content will be marked with the initials OPT). While optional, this content will assist students in their contextual and background knowledge of the story and will give them opportunities to bring other facts and ideas into the conversation. Students will receive different roles each week so that they have multiple entry points into the discussion. For example, your child may be the Discussion Moderator one week, and a Questioner the next week. I act as a Facilitator and guide the discussions so that the students are the leaders and are discussing the text as fully as possible. Students are always welcome to ask me questions during the discussion and in between sessions.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to...
1. Describe how a story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes and how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution,
2. Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail,
3. Make comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion.
Students will be able to use the reading skills and strategies taught in this club in their schoolwork. Students will also use their discussion skills and strategies to talk in-depth about their books, pose and answer questions, and lead discussions independently.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to J.R.R. Tolkien and "The Hobbit"
You will learn about the Author, J.R.R. Tolkien, and you will be introduced to the story through the Map and a lesson on Dwarvish runes. 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Quests and Quest Stories
A discussion of Chapters 1 and 2, and a mini lesson on Joseph Campbell's Hero's Cycle. 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Invented Languages
This lesson is about Tolkien's fascination with developing new languages for his stories, and you'll have the chance to make your own! 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Animals in Fantasy
A discussion of stories and traditions with animals, as we are introduced to a fascinating new character! 90 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Possible fantastic violence and battle scenes.
Supply List
Handouts, videos, and/or slideshows will be provided by the teacher. Students should have the following materials at home: 1. Journal (paper or digital) 2. Writing materials 3. Book: "The Hobbit" -This text can be purchased online in a paper or eBook form. Students are also encouraged to borrow from their local library. --Note: If your local library is closed or does not have a physical copy of the text, you can also borrow an eBook version on Libby (https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/). 4. Access to Audible or YouTube for audio options is recommended but not required. 5. Available creative materials for the end-of-club project.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
57reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate
My name is Ms. Elise, and I have been an English and Literacy teacher for eight years. I teach Reading classes for students as young as 2 years to 18 years old, and I specialize in divergent topics such as Fantasy Literature and Reading Skills and Strategies. I use pronouns she/her/hers, and all are welcome in my class.
I completed my Master of Arts Degree at Teacher's College, Columbia University in English Education, and I am earning a second Master of Arts Degree in English Language and Literature at Signum University. Before attending TC, I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY.
In my spare time, I love to volunteer at animal shelters and take care of dogs, cats, and kittens! Otherwise, you will find me curled up on the couch with a book, or baking delicious pies! I can't wait to share my favorite stories with you!
Ask me about my Re-Enrollment discount!Reviews
Live Group Class
$38
weekly or $75 for 8 classes4x per week, 2 weeks
90 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-6 learners per class
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