Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 1: Introducing Tolkien and His Worlds

Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 1: Introducing Tolkien and His Worlds
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Use the handouts in this printable guide to explore myths and folk tales from around the world that share the themes present in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Lesson planning ideas provide an in-depth look at Tolkien's Middle-earth. Unit 1 includes key terms to build students' vocabulary, suggested activities, and discussion topics to help students get the most out of Tolkien's works.

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