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Tolkien Book Club: The Hobbit (or, There and Back Again)

In this six week book club, learners will read The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien and explore the world of Middle-Earth! #academic
Ms. Rose Bradway (she/her)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(251)
Class

What's included

6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Learners will be assigned 3-4 chapters per session to read. They will also be assigned different creative projects to complete before each meeting.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
"I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it's very difficult to find anyone." --Gandalf the Grey 

Are you ready for an adventure? Let's join Gandalf, Thorin Oakshield (and his party of dwarves), and the reluctant Bilbo Baggins for the adventure of a lifetime! During each class meeting, we will discuss 3-4 chapters of The Hobbit. In addition, learners will complete creative assignments designed to help them dive deeper into the world of Middle-Earth. They will cook a Hobbit meal, create their own Middle-Earth journey, fight a dragon, and more. In each meeting learners will have fun sharing their projects with each other, discussing each other's projects, and discussing the chapters they have read. My goal as a teacher is to be a guide. I will facilitate discussions and encourage students to both give voice to their thoughts and be kind to others as they voice their own. Each lesson will be highly interactive. Students should be prepared to participate in discussions during each meeting. No prior knowledge or experience is required for this class. Students only need to bring a love for reading and discussion!

Session 1: chapters 1-4 discussion
Session 2: chapters 5-7 discussion; present assignment #1 
Session 3: chapters 8-10 discussion; present assignment #2 
Session 4: chapters 11-13 discussion; present assignment #3 
Session 5: chapters 14-16 discussion; present assignment #4 
Session 6: chapters 17-19 discussion; present assignment #5
Learning Goals
Learners will improve their ability to engage in book discussions with their peers. Learners will also get to stretch their creative muscles through various projects.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
The Hobbit contains depictions of battles and scary encounters with mythical creatures like trolls and dragons. Some students may be sensitive to these scenes in the story.
Supply List
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
Anything they need to write and/or draw in order to complete the assignments
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
251reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Bob Jones University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Bob Jones University
Hello! My name is Rose Bradway. I am excited to meet you! My class offerings include book clubs, writing classes, and more. As a lifelong bookwyrm and writer, I'm passionate about helping my students learn the joy of discovering new worlds in books and creating their own through writing.

I have a bachelor's in counseling (with a minor in Koine Greek) and a master's in theological studies. During the course of my academic career, I took classes on history, philosophy, psychology, education, and even a computer science class. In my three years on Outschool, I have helped my students discover a love for reading, gain confidence in their writing, and more. I have taught in a variety of settings from online to in person with any number of students from one to ten or more. I enjoy teaching students of all ages but especially middle school and high school. 

The world is a big, wide, beautiful place. I aim to foster curiosity and a sense of wonder in my students as we discuss stories and write them. My philosophy behind teaching is that everyone is capable of learning if given the opportunity. I plan my lessons for maximum student engagement. I want my students to love learning and discovering new things. I am their guide, their encouragement, and the person for them to fall back on when they get stuck. I hope each of my students can leave each class excited to engage the world around them. In my free time I love reading, writing, exploring used book stores, and going on hikes. I look forward to seeing you in my classroom!

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$120

for 6 classes
1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min

Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-4 learners per class

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