Enhance students' reading experience of Tolkien's The Hobbit with lesson planning resources that accompany chapters eight through fourteen of his novel. Unit 3 focuses on the characteristics of a quest story, with emphasis on the heroic epic. It includes a preliminary quiz, key terms, printable handouts, discussion topics, and suggested activities for geography and language arts.

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

Use the handouts in this printable guide to explore myths and folk tales from around the world that share the themes pre...

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 2: Runes, Riddles, and a Ring of Power

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 7: Tolkien's Moral Universe

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 7: Tolkien's Moral Universe

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 9: "The Quest Is Achieved"

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 9: "The Quest Is Achieved"

Consider the meaning of heroism with your class as students read The Lord of the Rings, Book Six.

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 8: War and Peace in Middle-earth

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 8: War and Peace in Middle-earth

Enrich students' reading experience with the lesson planning resources in this teacher's guide for The Lord of the Rings...

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 4: One Ring to Rule Them All

Utilize the lesson planning resources in this guide to examine themes of power, corruption, and responsibility in The Lo...

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