Turning Pages Book Club: LOTR Bk2 Two Towers
In this four week class, we will read the book & spend time discussing literary devices, plots, world building, and love of all things Lord of the Rings by reading the Two Towers by JRR Tolkien
Rose Mueller
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(275)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week, students will be assigned additional reading of the assigned book, asked to journal about the segment read, asked to complete handouts associated with the material and come to class ready to discuss material.Assessment
Learners will be graded on completion of handouts and journal entries when uploaded in to the Classroom and are provided by request to parents.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
We will explore the world of Lord of the Rings using character mapping, discussions of literary devices such as foreshadowing, and overarching themes found in literature. Students will read the book and dive in to of the world of JRR Tolkien using discussions, worksheets, and out of class activities to gain a deeper understanding of the book. Activities and discussions will be based on the set of chapters assigned that week. Parents: Please be aware that the student must have a copy of the book, Two Towers by JRR Tolkien, in order to participate and the student should read Chapters 1 - 5 before the first class meets. Pre-Read: Chapters 1-5 Week One (Assigned in class): -Assigned Reading Two Towers Book 3 Chapters 1-11 -Literary concepts: Character Mapping, Foreshadowing, Character viewpoint -Journal concepts: Fantasy vs Fiction Week Two (Assigned in class): -Assigned Reading Two Towers Book 4 Chapters 1-5 -Literary concepts: Character Mapping, Chapter Preview -Journal concepts: Spatial reasoning of settings Week Three (Assigned in class): -Assigned Reading Two Towers Book 4 Chapters 6-10 -Literary concepts: Character Mapping, Protagonist versus Antagonist -Journal concepts: World building Week Four (Assigned in class): -Assigned Reading None -Literary concepts: Character growth, plot devices, the role of plot guides in fantasy, Plot twists -Journal concepts: Epic Adventure story telling methods, Hero's journey
Learning Goals
- Use of spoken and written language through activities for writing and speaking that emphasize persuasive, reflective, informative, and narrative communication
- Provides the student with an organizer for interpreting text (Character Analysis) and guided questions to support understanding and critical analysis
- Encourages discussion within and beyond the classroom about the specified text and invites similar exploration of the related novels
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents are encouraged to review the parental guidance provided by https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-two-towers as paraphrased below. Because of the below, we will be sticking to the age limitations outlined in the class description.
Parents need to know that if kids are ready to see the Lord of the Rings movies then they're ready to read the trilogy, including The Two Towers, the second in the series. For the most part this book feels a bit less violent than the movie, which turned the battle at Helm's Deep into a much bigger, bloodier spectacle. There's still a startling near-death of a major character, talk of beheaded Orcs, some macabre imagery of fallen dead lying well preserved in watery graves, and a competitive tally of battle kills between Legolas the elf and Gimli the dwarf. When the story follows Pippin and Merry there are lighter moments, like when they discover a stash of pipe-weed (gross and covered in the first class for appropriateness) and smoke and feast with friends after a battle. But as the story switches to Frodo and Sam, the mood is much more somber with a feeling that "all hope is lost," just like any really good hero's journey that is far from complete. Readers won't find the mood lightened until the series concludes with The Return of the King.
Supply List
Parents: Please be aware that the student must have a copy of the book, Two Towers by JRR Tolkien, in order to participate and the student should read Chapters 1 - 5 before the first class meets.
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External Resources
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Joined March, 2020
4.9
275reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I believe that teaching can be useful but only if it is also fun- boring classes are not allowed and there is nothing worse than being bored (this is why I heavily encourage interaction in e-learning)!
Expect to enjoy classes about Harry Potter, fantasy novels, and all things technology! There is something amazing about an Excel file and the things we can do with PowerPoint. If we chat long enough I will even gush about hidden features of the entire Microsoft Suite! I am also a pretty avid gamer, trust me that is a rabbit hole worth falling into!
As a former Marine, I have been privileged to travel to 11 countries including serving in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I went on to receive my BA in Transportation and Logistics from the University of North Florida. I now create training and e-learning for a corporation with a heavy emphasis on gamification and fun in the learning environment.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly or $70 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-10 learners per class
