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Comparing The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring
Pupils 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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Figurative Language - Part Two
Students need to use their papers from Part One of this lesson. They then write a paragraph for each term. This exercise help them to use these terms in their writing. Using figurative language makes writing more descriptive and alive.
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Persuasive Writing - The Hobbit
Students explore persuasive writing. In this writing instructional 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...
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The Hobbit
Students list W.H Auden's six characteristics of a quest story. They say what is meant by a "metaphorical quest." Pupils discuss some differences between symbolism and allegory. Students indicate how Bilbo Baggins's adventures changed...
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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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True or False - The Hobbit
Students explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students recall events and literary elements in the text of the novel as they complete a worksheet.
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Comparing The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring
Students write an essay comparing The Hobbit to The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. For this The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring lesson, students compare the plot, theme, writing styles, and other elements in the two books.
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Technical Writing - The Hobbit
Learners explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students review technical writing. Learners read The Hobbit and write down the steps that take place in the book in a list.
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Worksheet - The Hobbits
Students explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature instructional activity students complete a worksheet about the book.
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Which Events Didn't Occur - The Hobbit
Learners explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students read the book and take notes as they read. Learners complete a worksheet in which they locate the events that did or did not occur in the book.
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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 plan, 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
Students explore topic sentences and supporting sentences. In this writing instructional activity, students locate topic sentences and supporting sentences found in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Students write an essay based on a...
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A New Word Everyday
Hobbits, dwarfs, wizards, trolls, and goblins. Readers track these fantastic creatures through J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit noting passages of character description and habitats. Using specific passages from the novel, class members craft...
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Persuasive Drawing
Students 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. Students...
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Fantasy Stories
Students explore fantasy stories through the reading of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature activity, students make a list of fantasy characters to include in a fantasy story. Students write a fantasy story.
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Writing A Book Review of The Hobbit
Students explore The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this book review lesson, students examine the elements included in a book review, such as author, opinions of the book, summary, character information, main points and plot summary....
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Describing Hobbits
Students explore Fellowship of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students read the book and paraphrase information about the different references to hobbits. Students write an essay about hobbits, including Bilbo.
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Fantasy Stories
Students create fantasy stories. In this creative writing lesson, students write a fantasy where they can use characters that they have read about in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Bilbo Baggins, at your service!
Pupils choose a character from The Hobbit to create an imaginative product such as poetry, music, sculpture, painting, or web page) that reflects the character. They must indicate a connection to the character (example: I am similar to...
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Comparison and Contrast - D. H. Lawrence
Read The Horse Dealer's Daughter and The Rocking Horse Winner by D. H. Lawrence, then write an essay comparing and contrasting the two stories. Learners choose some aspect to write about, such as themes, characters, setting, or plot.
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Writing Summaries
Young scholars read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and write summaries for the text. In this summary and novel analysis lesson, students read the text and write summaries for four chapters at a time.
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Comparing Two Fantasies by J.R.R. Tolkien
Young scholars explore fantasy through The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this literature lesson, students investigate character analysis through book comparisons. Young scholars read The Hobbit and one other book by J.R.R. Tolkien and...
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Increasing Vocabulary Skills
Students explore new words through the reading of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. For 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...