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Third Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit
Students read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and complete essay questions for the lesson. In this novel analysis lesson, students read The Hobbit and take notes using the worksheet. Students write an essay for each question as part of a...
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First Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit
Students read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and choose two essays to write about the first six chapters. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read the first six chapters of the novel and use a worksheet to take notes as they...
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Persuasive Writing - The Hobbit
Students explore persuasive writing. In this writing activity, 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
Students explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students review technical writing. Students 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
Students explore fantasy through The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson plan, 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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First Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit
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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Second Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit
Young scholars explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this reading and writing lesson, students read chapters 7-12. Young scholars write an essay on two essay questions related to these chapters.
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Writing Exercise for The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Learners 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. Learners write an essay based on a particular section of...
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Cogheart and Moonlocket
Peter Bunzi takes readers to the Victorian era with two stories, Coghaert and Moonlocket. Accompany the literary time warp with a companion packet that offers a plethora of exercises. Learning opportunities include activities for before,...
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TEXT MESSAGING
Students examine the differences between standard and non-standard English and use text-speak to rewrite a plot summary and a news story. They identify a type of non-standard English and determine the characteristics that make it...
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Jason and the Golden Fleece
Students read and analyze the classic Greek tale of "Jason and the Golden Fleece." They compare/contrast the story with modern works of literature and films, answer discussion questions, and retell the story in a modern-day setting.
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Know your Daemons
Students take a closer look at Pullman's The Golden Compass. For this current events lesson, students visit the film's interactive website and participate in a discussion about the nature of religion in the book and the film.
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Phenomenology Lesson Plan #5: Character Part 2
Students examine the meaning of the word icon as it relates to media and pop culture. They watch and discuss film clips, write a mini-biography, take a Film Icon Quote quiz, and write a written response to the film clips.
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Favourite Authors
Students discuss in open forum their favorite author and give reasons to back up their decisions. Students choose from a variety of writing prompts. Students prepare a series of questions that they might ask their favorite authors if...
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Lesson Plan # 2: Forest Poems
Young scholars read and write poetry. In this poetry writing lesson, students read and discuss several poems with a "forest" theme, and then write their own forest haiku. Possible publication in the Natural Inquirer is described.