The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien - English Literature (self-paced)
In this 12-week online class, students will read Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien, learn vocabulary related to the book, and delve into some of the literary aspects of the book.
Laura Glassel
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4.9
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What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Assignments will include reading (between 30 and 70 pages each week), learning vocabulary, vocabulary and comprehension quizzes, character analysis, and an essay project. There will also be some optional podcast episodes for the students to listen to. Students who submit this work will be given a grade for each assignment they complete.Assessment
Assignments will include reading (between 30 and 70 pages each week), learning vocabulary, vocabulary and comprehension quizzes, character analysis, and an essay project. There will also be some optional podcast episodes for the students to listen to. Students who submit this work will be given a grade for each assignment they complete.Grading
Assignments will include reading (between 30 and 70 pages each week), learning vocabulary, vocabulary and comprehension quizzes, character analysis, and an essay project. There will also be some optional podcast episodes for the students to listen to. Students who submit this work will be given a grade for each assignment they complete.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This class is designed to cover Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien. In order to understand the material, the student needs to be able to read at an 8th-grade level and write complete sentences. Students need to purchase their own copy of the book. Any format (paper, digital, or audio) is acceptable. However, students will need to be able to quote from the text, so an audio version might make that a bit challenging. Students will receive digital copies of all the activity sheets they need. Assignments will include reading (between 30 and 70 pages each week), learning vocabulary, vocabulary and comprehension quizzes, character analysis, and an essay project. There will also be some optional podcast episodes for the students to listen to. Students who submit this work will be given a grade for each assignment they complete. Material will be posted each Monday by 6:00 AM Chicago time.
Learning Goals
Students will engage with The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien and learn vocabulary, analyze characters, and put together an essay project.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Return of the King Lesson 1
This lesson covers book 5 chapter 1 of the Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien. Lesson 2:
Return of the King Lesson 2
This lesson covers book 5 chapter 2 of the Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien. Lesson 3:
Return of the King Lesson 3
This lesson covers book 5 chapters 3 and 4 of the Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien. Lesson 4:
Return of the King Lesson 4
This lesson covers book 5 chapters 5 and 6 of the Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien. Other Details
External Resources
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Sources
Students need to purchase their own copy of the book. Any format (paper, digital, or audio) is acceptable. However, students will need to be able to quote from the text, so an audio version might make that a bit challenging.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught literature classes in Minnesota since 2008. I enjoy helping students delve into and understand better works of literature. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 14-18
