"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.