Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Book Club
In this 11 week book club, learners will discuss the book "The Two Towers" by JRR Tolkien #academic
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What's included
22 live meetings
11 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will read one chapter of the book "The Two Towers" 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 Two Towers" the second 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: Review of "The Fellowship of the Ring" Introduction to "The Two Towers" and first paper Homework for class 2: Read Book 3 Chapter 1: "The Departure of Boromir" Class 2: Discuss Book 3 Chapter 1 Homework: Read Book 3 Chapter 2: "The Riders of Rohan" Week 2: Class 3: Discuss Book 3 Chapter 2 Homework: Read Book 3 Chapter 3: "The Uruk-hai" Class 4: Discuss Book 3 Chapter 3 Homework: Read Book 3 Chapter 4: "Treebeard" Week 3: Class 5: Discuss Book 3 Chapter 4 Homework: Read Book 3 Chapter 5: "The White Rider" Class 6: Discuss Book 3 Chapter 5 Homework: Read Book 3 Chapter 6: "The King of the Golden Hall" ***Learners should choose option for the optional first paper this week Week 4: Class 7: Discuss Book 3 Chapter 6 Homework: Read Book 3 Chapter 7: "Helm's Deep" Class 8: Discuss Book 3 Chapter 7 Homework: Read Book 3 Chapter 8: "The Road to Isengard" Week 5: Class 9: Discuss Book 3 Chapter 8 Homework: Read Book 3 Chapter 9: "Flotsam and Jetsam" Class 10: Discuss Book 3 Chapter 9 Homework: Read Book 3 Chapter 10: "The Voice of Saruman" Week 6: Class 11: Discuss Book 3 Chapter 10 Homework: Read Book 3 Chapter 11: "The Palantir" Class 12: Discuss Book 3 Chapter 11 Homework: Read Book 4 Chapter 1: "The Taming of Smeagol" ***Learners should decide on topic for final paper ****Optional paper due this week Week 7: Class 13: Discuss Book 4 Chapter 1 Homework: Read Book 4 Chapter 2: "The Passage of the Marshes" Class 14: Discuss Book 4 Chapter 2 Homework: Read Book 4 Chapter 3: "The Black Gate is Closed" Week 8 Class 15: Discuss Book 4 Chapter 3 Homework: Read Book 4 Chapter 4: "Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit" Class 16: Discuss Book 4 Chapter 4 Homework: Read Book 4 Chapter 5: "The Window on the West" Week 9: Class 17: Discuss Book 4 Chapter 5 Homework: Read Book 4 Chapter 6: "The Forbidden Pool" Class 18: Discuss Book 4 Chapter 6 Homework: Read Book 4 Chapter 7: "Journey to the Cross-roads" ***First draft of final paper should be started, if not finished. Week 10: Class 19: Discuss Book 4 Chapter 7 Homework: Read Book 4 Chapter 8: "The Stairs of Cirith Ungol" Class 20: Discuss Book 4 Chapter 8 Homework: Read Book 4 Chapter 9: "Shelob's Lair" Week 11: Class 21: Discuss Book 4 Chapter 9 Homework: Read Book 4 Chapter 10: "The Choices of Master Samwise" ***Finish paper Class 22: Discuss Book 4 Chapter 10 ***Final Paper Due #academic
Learning Goals
Learners will read the entirety of "The Two Towers" 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 Two Towers" 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.
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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
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$17
weekly or $187 for 22 classes2x per week, 11 weeks
30 min
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Ages: 12-16
1-6 learners per class
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