The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be asked to read the novel outside of class so that they come prepared to discuss the book together!Grading
Grading - Students will have the opportunity to receive a grade in the form of their choosing.I am happy to provide a grade in the form of a percentage, letter, or both. I can also offer a formal letter for submission to state programs. I ask students throughout the semester about their needs for grading and am happy to work with parents to create a plan that meets their needs! Please note that Grading is NOT required.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
"In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins, as told in The Hobbit. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose". - Citation Provided Below! While reading The Fellowship of the Ring, which focuses on Frodo's journey across Middle Earth to destroy the One Ring to Control Them All, students will have the opportunity to participate in a Socratic Seminar. During this time, we will discuss the novel and its literary devices such as character development, symbolism, conflict, plot development, theme, and more! We will be looking through the different chapters to gain a deeper understanding of the novel but to also appreciate the cultural influence the novel has had on the world. Tolkien, J.R.R. The Fellowship of the Ring. Boston, Mariner Books, 1994.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
- Participate in a Socratic Seminar
- Identify Literary Devices
- Character Development, Symbolism, Conflict, Plot Development, Theme
- Explore Cultural Influences
- Analyze Songs and Poetry
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
Introduction to The Hobbit and J.R.R. Tolkien, Characters and Peoples of Middle Earth, Tour through New Zealand/Middle Earth
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Reading #1
Prologue - Part I, Chapter 2
- "Prologue"
- "A Long-Expected Party"
- "The Shadow of the Past"
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Reading #2
Chapters 3 - 5
- "Three is Company"
- "A Short Cut to Mushrooms"
- "A Conspiracy Unmasked"
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Reading #3
Chapters 6 - 9
- "The Old Forest"
- "In the House of Tom Bombadil"
- "Fog on the Barrow-Downs"
- At the Sign of the Prancing Pony"
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Here is the parental guide for the various topics found within The Fellowship of the Ring!
- https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-fellowship-of-the-ring
Supply List
Students are asked to purchase the book for our class. Attached is the link to the recommended version of the novel: https://a.co/d/hIlKL05
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I have been teaching novel studies on Outschool since early January 2020 and teach a class on The Hobbit, which will be very similar to this class!
- https://outschool.com/classes/the-hobbit-a-novel-study-nykhHeT6?refuid=l0R3fRwf
Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $160 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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