The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Lesson Plan

Letters To Yourself

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will write three journal entries from three different characters' viewpoints.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3

Structure:

Throughout our first two days of studying The Fellowship of the Ring, we have met a number of different characters from distinct races and cultures, providing a unique perspective from each. Gandalf is a powerful, god-like being; we've met groups of elves; Tom Bombadil is a peculiar otherworldly figure; and, of course, the hobbits.

For this activity, students will prepare three journal entries of 300-500 words, each exploring the perspective of one of...