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The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive literature activity, learners respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about J.R.R. Tolkien's The Return of the King. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Persuasive Drawing

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Learners read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien to then complete a persuasive art project for the novel. In this literature and art lesson, students read the book and determine their preference for the story giving facts to support. Learners...
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Word Scramble on The Hobbit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students complete a word scramble activity for vocabulary from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. In this word scramble lesson plan, students unscramble the letters from the novel to form the name of the character or his habitat. Students...
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Literary Analysis - The Hobbit

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students write a literary analysis for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. In this literary analysis lesson plan, students review the elements of a literary analysis. Students read the book and take notes for the analysis. Students then write a...
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True or False - The Hobbit

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and answer true of false questions for the novel. In this novel analysis lesson, students read the novel and then complete true or false questions for the story.
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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students read J.R.R Tolkien's The Hobbit and complete a character analysis. In this novel analysis lesson plan, students read the novel and compare a secondary character to Bilbo Baggins' character.
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Third Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Pupils read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and complete essay questions for the instructional activity. In this novel analysis instructional activity, students read The Hobbit and take notes using the worksheet. Pupils write an essay for...
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Comparing The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students read The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien and write a comparison of the two books. In this Tolkien novel analysis lesson, students read the novels and select characters, plot, theme, or other element to...
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Fantasy Stories

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore fantasy stories through the reading of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students make a list of fantasy characters to include in a fantasy story. Students write a fantasy story.
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Acronyms - Characters in The Hobbit

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore acronyms. In this literature lesson, students review the definition acronym and examples. Students write the names of the characters in The Hobbit  by J.R.R. Tolkien and create an acronym for each character with words...
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Setting in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students read the book, paying close attention to the different habitats described. Students draw a picture of each of the habitats and include a written description.
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A New Word Everyday: The Hobbit

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students record unknown vocabulary they encounter while reading The Hobbit. In this "A New Word Everyday" lesson, after students record unknown words, they must use a dictionary to find the correct definition and write it down.
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Lord of the Rings Word Search

For Students 6th - 9th
In this Lord of the Rings word search, learners locate vocabulary words from this book. They identify approximately 70 words from a given list. An answer sheet is provided.
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Increasing Vocabulary Skills

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore new words through the reading of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students write down the words that they do not know as they read the book. Students look up the words in the dictionary and write...
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Which Events Didn't Occur - The Hobbit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students read the book and take notes as they read. Students complete a worksheet in which they locate the events that did or did not occur in the book.
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Second Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this reading and writing lesson, students read chapters 7-12. Students write an essay on two essay questions related to these chapters.
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Persuasive Writing - The Hobbit

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore persuasive writing. For this writing lesson, students review the concepts of persuasive writing. Students read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Students write a persuasive scene in which one characters attempt to persuade...
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Technical Writing - The Hobbit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students review technical writing. Young scholars read The Hobbit and write down the steps that take place in the book in a list.
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Comparing Two Fantasies by J.R.R. Tolkien

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore fantasy through The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.  In this literature lesson, students investigate character analysis through book comparisons.  Students read The Hobbit and one other book by J.R.R. Tolkien and write a...
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Worksheet - The Hobbits

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson students complete a worksheet about the book.
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First Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students read the book and take notes as they read. Young scholars choose two essay questions related to the book and answer the questions in an essay.
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Writing Exercise for The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore topic sentences and supporting sentences. In this writing lesson, students locate topic sentences and supporting sentences found in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Students write an essay based on a particular section of...
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The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this plot summary instructional activity, students read the book and take notes about the plot.  Students write a plot summary of The Fellowship of the Ring.
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Persuasive Writing - The Fellowship of the Ring

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils explore persuasive writing. In this writing lesson, students read The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien and take notes on Gandalf and Bilbo. Pupils write a persuasive scene between Gandalf and Bilbo and present them to the...