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Study Guide
Spark Notes

The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about J.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Study Guide
Spark Notes

The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Two Towers Quiz

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Study Guide
SparkNotes

The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive literature activity, learners respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about J.R.R. Tolkien's The Return of the King. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: "Riddles in the Dark" From the Hobbit [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A reader's theater script for J. R. R. Tolkien's book, The Hobbit, is provided on this resource. Six character roles are needed in this activity.
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Unit Plan
Grade Saver

Grade Saver: The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online study guide for The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Tolkien, followed by an explanation of his major works. Theme and literary influence are discussed.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: J. R. R. Tolkien

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have you ever read any of J. R. R. Tolkien's work? Check out this site to learn more about Tolkien and his writings. This resource features lesson plans for "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."
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Activity
Other

The Tolkien Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Tolkien Trail" includes fantastic information, games, and discussion about the magical world created by the late author. Through clicking on the links, you may visit many of the places in Tolkien's masterpiece The Lord of the Rings.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Thinking Hobbit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This is an introductory lesson designed to stimulate student interest in reading The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. The lesson familiarizes students with the physical traits and social codes used to guide hobbit behavior, and then looks at...
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: The Hobbit

For Students 9th - 10th
A sixty-two part learning module with links to informational sites, activities, exercises, videos, images, and more on J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.
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Activity
Other

The Encyclopedia of Arda

For Students 9th - 10th
All things Tolkein are covered here. Includes a movie-goer's guide and entries for all characters and locations in Tolkein's works.
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Article
Other

Harper Collins: J. R. R. Tolkien Books & Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography takes Tolkien through his early years to his marriage and professorship at Leeds and Oxford and his telling stories to his children that would later become the novels so loved by the rest of the world. Also has a...