The Lord of the Rings Part 1 Book 1 (the Fellowship of the Ring) Book Club
In this book club, students will discuss Tolkien's classic The Lord of the Rings part 1 book 1 (the first half of The Fellowship of the Ring) with a British teacher to make the story come alive and easier to understand.
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4.8
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What's included
7 live meetings
5 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Reading or listening to two chapters each week.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Come along on a magical journey to read, discuss, and share your thoughts on Tolkien's classic The Lord of the Rings part 1 book 1 (the first half of The Fellowship of the Ring). We will also learn about Tolkien and his life and discuss what we can learn from each chapter as well as how those insights can influence our own lives. Each week our discussion will be on the chapters read from characters to plot to how the story is developing. This is book club course/social group is on The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Part 1 Book 1 (comprised of 12 chapters). Week 1: We'll learn about Tolkien and start reading Chapter 1 Homework: Read Chapters 1-2 Week 2: We'll discuss Chapters 1-2 and talking how the characters are evolving Homework: Read Chapters 3-4 Week 3: We'll discuss Chapters 3-4 and how Tolkien created the characters and this world in this book Homework: Read Chapters 5-6 Week 4: We'll discuss Chapters 5-6 and see how the characters have changed and what lessons we can take from this masterpiece. Homework: Read Chapters 7-8 Week 5: We'll discuss Chapters 7-8 and how the plot is evolving Homework: Read Chapters 9-10 Week 6: We'll discuss Chapters 9-10 and the characters Homework: Read Chapters 11-12 Week 7: We'll discuss Chapters 11-12 and how we liked or disliked the ending and if we'd recommend Book 1 of The Fellowship of the Ring Homework: None. *subject to change
Learning Goals
To have a deeper understanding of this book, a well-known author, and to see how this writing can influence us today.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This book does have some points that may be scary for some students; however, the focus of this class is what we can learn from Tolkien and learn about the structure of this great book.
Supply List
Lord of the Rings book 1 (The Fellowship of the Ring) on audio and in book form.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught in public schools, private schools, and to homeschoolers for over thirty years including teaching over 2,000 students online. My love of literature, art, and history allows me to shine a new perspective on such amazing authors which allows students to see that the writings of the past can impact us today. I am from England and have taught students from all over the world, helping them to learn to love reading. Reviews
Live Group Class
$140
for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-5 learners per class
