Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Book Club
In this 12 week book club, learners will discuss the book "The Fellowship of the Ring" by JRR Tolkien #academic
Chrissie D
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What's included
24 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will read one chapter of the book "The Fellowship of the Ring" by JRR Tolkien, prior to each class. A final 3 page paper will be required at the end of the class. An optional 2 page paper may be completed and turned in at the half way point of the class.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this club learners will discuss classic the book "The Fellowship of the Ring" the first book in the "Lord of the Rings" fantasy series by JRR Tolkien. Learners will be assigned one chapter to read before each meeting of the class, and during class we will discuss what happened in the chapter with comprehension and discussion questions. Learners will also be required to turn in a 3 page paper at the end of the class about the book and from 3 different choices of styles of paper writing given during the first class. (If they wish they may also submit a optional second 2 page paper half way through the course using the same choices) Week 1: Class 1: Introduction to "The Fellowship of the Ring" and first paper Homework for class 2: Read Book 1 Chapter 1: "A Long-expected Party" Class 2: Discuss Book 1 Chapter 1 Homework: Read Book 1 Chapter 2: "The Shadow of the Past" Week 2: Class 3: Discuss Book 1 Chapter 2 Homework: Read Book 1 Chapter 3: "Three is Company" Class 4: Discuss Book 1 Chapter 3 Homework: Read Book 1 Chapter 4: "A Short Cut to Mushrooms" Week 3: Class 5: Discuss Book 1 Chapter 4 Homework: Read Book 1 Chapter 5: "A Conspiracy Unmasked" Class 6: Discuss Book 1 Chapter 5 Homework: Read Book 1 Chapter 6: "The Old Forest" ***Learners should choose option for the optional first paper this week Week 4: Class 7: Discuss Book 1 Chapter 6 Homework: Read Book 1 Chapter 7: "In the House of Tom Bombadill" Class 8: Discuss Book 1 Chapter 7 Homework: Read Book 1 Chapter 8: "Fog on the Barrow-downs" Week 5: Class 9: Discuss Book 1 Chapter 8 Homework: Read Book 1 Chapter 9: "At the Sign of the Prancing Pony" Class 10: Discuss Book 1 Chapter 9 Homework: Read Book 1 Chapter 10: "Strider" Week 6: Class 11: Discuss Book 1 Chapter 10 Homework: Read Book 1 Chapter 11: "A Knife in the Dark" Class 12: Discuss Book 1 Chapter 11 Homework: Read Book 1 Chapter 12: "Flight to the Ford" ***Learners should decide on topic for final paper ****Optional paper due this week Week 7: Class 13: Discuss Book 1 Chapter 12 Homework: Read Book 2 Chapter 1: "Many Meetings" Class 14: Discuss Book 2 Chapter 1 Homework: Read Book 2 Chapter 2: "The Council of Elrond" Week 8 Class 15: Discuss Book 2 Chapter 2 Homework: Read Book 2 Chapter 3: "The Ring Goes South" Class 16: Discuss Book 2 Chapter 3 Homework: Read Book 2 Chapter 4: "A Journey in the Dark" Week 9: Class 17: Discuss Book 2 Chapter 4 Homework: Read Book 2 Chapter 5: "The Bridge of Khazad-dum" Class 18: Discuss Book 2 Chapter 5 Homework: Read Book 2 Chapter 6: "Lothlorien" ***First draft of final paper should be started, if not finished. Week 10: Class 19: Discuss Book 2 Chapter 6 Homework: Read Book 2 Chapter 7: "The Mirror of Galadriel" Class 20: Discuss Book 2 Chapter 7 Homework: Read Book 2 Chapter 8: "Farewell to Lorien" Week 11: Class 21: Discuss Book 2 Chapter 8 Homework: Read Book 2 Chapter 9: "The Great River" Class 22: Discuss Book 2 Chapter 9 Homework: Read Book 2 Chapter 10: "The Breaking of the Fellowship" Week 12: Class 23: Discuss Book 2 Chapter 10 Homework: Finish paper Class 24: Review of "The Fellowship of the Ring" Learners may present their papers if they wish. #academic
Learning Goals
Learners will read the entirety of "The Fellowship of the Ring" and be able to describe and discuss what happens in the book.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The book does contain some violence and potentially frightening scenes. These parts will be handled in as sensitive age appropriate manner as possible. Parents with concerns about these issues are encouraged to read the book for themselves, investigate it for themselves or reach out to the teacher with their concerns.
Supply List
The Book "The Fellowship of the Ring" by JRR Tolkien, either in book form, electronic form or an unabridged audio version is required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a former Home School student who has never stopped learning! I love history and telling stories verbally and through writing, and I want to share that passion with others. I believe the statement is true: “Those who don’t learn from History are doomed to repeat it.” We need to learn from the past to shape our own futures and the world in general. I believe the best way to learn about history is to learn about the people who lived through it and what they experienced and tell their stories. I love telling stories through writing and enjoy public speaking, so storytelling is a natural combination of the two.
I have 4 years of teaching experience in a variety of places from teaching/coaching drama and dance for homeschoolers in a group setting, to homeschooling two young children for a few months, to teaching English as Second Language (ESL) to college students, to teaching Arts and Crafts at a Summer Camp. I am currently a ESL teacher online with VIPKid. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Communication from Stevenson University.
I love to travel both in the US and internationally. I’ve spent time in almost every state on the East Coast and driven through the rest. I’ve visited seven different countries and lived in Asia for 17 months. Reviews
Live Group Course
$16
weekly or $192 for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
1-6 learners per class
