Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings (2nd Edition)
Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings (2nd Edition)
Description
Literary Lessons from The Lord of the Rings is a
comprehensive, college-prep high school literature course that combines an
in-depth study of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy with
related units on the ancient and medieval literature that inspired it.
Now in its second edition, this full-year course weaves
chapter-by-chapter analysis of LOTR with thirteen unit
studies on topics such as Beowulf, Greek epics, Arthurian romances, Old
English, poetry, linguistics, theme and motif, and more. It provides broad
exposure to literary terms, vocabulary, poetry, and writing while exploring
character, truth, and moral themes.
Key Curriculum Features:
Detailed
study of all six books of The Lord of the Rings with chapter synopses, vocabulary,
comprehension, and challenger questions
Thirteen
integrated unit studies including author background, map work, Beowulf,
fantasy as literature, poetry, and monsters & heroes
Extensive
vocabulary study and literary analysis
Significant
writing assignments and optional enrichment projects
Flexible
pacing with 180-day lesson plans
Optional
units on movies vs. classics and religious elements in LOTR
Program Components:
Student
Edition: 477-page spiral-bound worktext with fill-in-the-blank
synopses, questions, unit studies, glossary, and literary terms dictionary
Teacher
Edition: 341-page three-ring binder with detailed lesson plans, answer
keys, grading suggestions, reproducible quizzes and tests
Literary Lessons from The Lord of the Rings stands out
for its unique integration of Tolkien’s masterpiece with the great works that
influenced it. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families and co-ops
seeking a rigorous, engaging, and well-organized college-preparatory literature
course that can be counted as either Ancient or British Literature.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
