Here's a must-have resource for educators who use J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and/or The Lord of the Rings. Packed with materials for both tales, the packet includes both a reader's guide and an educator's guide, lesson plans, vocabulary lists, character guides, a Tolkien bio, notable quotes, and even trivia questions.

Concepts

the lord of the rings, the hobbit, j.r.r. tolkien, fantasy

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Organize a Hobbit Day party on September 22 to celebrate Bilbo's birthday and to launch a unit study of one of Tolkien's tales

Classroom Considerations

• The materials are designed to permit either full-class discussion, for use in reading circles, or for independent reading

Pros

• Includes a link to The Hobbit movie YouTube channel and suggestions for how to celebrate Hobbit Day (September 22nd, Bilbo's birthday)

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.9-10.1 RL.9-10.2 RL.9-10.3 RL.11-12.1 RL.11-12.2 RL.11-12.3 RL.11-12.4 RH.9-10.4