A story of friendship, responsibility, peril, and hope, The Fellowship of the Ring Study Guide from Progeny Press leads readers through the Shire, Rivendell, and the dwarf kingdom on your way to Mordor. Wonderful background information precedes this guide. Sections cover 2-5 chapters at a time and vocabulary work does not start until Chapters 9-12. Comprehension questions will ask students to recall details from the reading, while the Thinking About the Story questions ask students what they think, infer, and understand about situations in the reading. The Dig Deeper questions draw connections between the literature and Scripture, along with one’s own spiritual life. There is a special section dedicated to the study of the poetry in the Fellowship of the Ring, where students will go over poetic structure and analysis. Literary skills include exposition, paradox, metaphor, anthropomorphism, alliteration, assonance, point of view, dramatic structure, and more. Prereading Activities provide context before reading. The post-reading essays help readers make further connections to the text and showcase what they have learned. A catered list of age-appropriate Further Resources is provided. Answers are in the back on perforated pages for easy removal. 105 pages, softcover. ~Rebecca
The Fellowship of the Ring Study Guide | Progeny Press
Product Overview
- Whether you started your middle earth journey with the Hobbit or with the Fellowship, you will feel supported with this guide!
- Activities include walking tours, crosswords, debates and discussions, field trips, hymn studies, and more
- Approximate Completion Time: 10 weeks
Description
The dark, fearsome Ringwraiths are searching for a Baggins….
Frodo Baggins has inherited a ring from his uncle, Bilbo, little knowing it is the Ring of Power that will enable Sauron to rule and destroy all that is good in Middle-Earth. From his humble and comfortable life, Frodo is thrust into a world so much bigger than he has imagined. How can one small hobbit make a difference against overwhelming odds and evil, and why continue when failure appears certain?
It is up to Frodo, with the help of the Fellowship, including his faithful servant and friend, Sam, and the old and wise wizard, Gandalf, to carry the One Ring to Mordor and destroy it.
Facing Ringwraiths, Orcs, heartbreaking loss, and danger every moment, the adventure begins.
Through J.R.R. Tolkien's tale of fantasy, hobbits, adventure, danger, loyalty, and courage, students will learn:
- Author Biography: Learn about J.R.R. Tolkien and the fascinating history behind the author and novel.
- Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.
- Literary Techniques: Exposition, tone, paradox, anthropomorphism, homonyms, rhyme, point of view, rhythm, paradox, comic relief, setting, alliteration, assonance, foreshadowing.
- Moral Lessons and Character Values: God is in control, pity, self-awareness, advice, true friends, Word of God guides us, ethnocentrism, temptation, flee from sin, pray, seek counsel, God provides strength, prisoner treatment.
- Activities and Writing Assignments: Read the prequel, mapwork, Tom Bombadil, novel prologue, crossword puzzle, debate, compare & contrast paper, character journal, walking tour, use of color, art, blind walk, travel account, class discussions, poem, Tolkien's Poetry—mini poetry element study, oral reading, title.
- Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books and movies that tie in with, or are similar to, The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien.
All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian perspective!
The High School guides offer many familiar and popular high school literature options from Progeny Press. With over 37 titles to choose from, there are numerous books to fill your students’ reading time! All titles are presented from a Christian worldview, and each guide is filled with comprehension questions, vocabulary building, dedicated analysis work, and scriptural connections and application. Pages can be copied for family and individual classroom use. Many of the classics are found in this collection and would provide a great opportunity (or incentive) for your students to read the book and watch the movie! The recommended goal is for students to read 4-6 guides during the school year. Answers are in the back and can be easily removed. Each guide includes Notes to the Instructor, mini author biographies, and background information. These literature selections are more suited for high school students as they contain difficult topics and content. Guided reading offers a structured reading experience that develops analytical skills while enjoying a well-crafted story! ~Rebecca
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| Brand: | Progeny Press |
| Author: | Michael S. Gilleland |
| ISBN: | 9781586093716 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.55 |