The Hobbit Lesson Plan

An Unexpected Hero's Journey, Part 2

Kind of Activity:

Long-term Project

Objective:

Reach conclusions about the use of the Hero's Journey in literature and media.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.10

Structure:

By now, all students should have finished their illustrations and filled in all the corresponding plot points. Their illustrations should read almost like a summary of The Hobbit, from beginning to end. Give students the opportunity to share their work with each other. Encourage them to compare their illustrations - did some students choose different plot events than others? What aspects of The Hobbit cannot be made to fit the Hero's...