For this section, students should read Chapters 15-19 of The Return of the King (from "The Steward and the King" through "The Grey Havens").
Common Core Objectives
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Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested classroom exercises and activities and discuss all of the thought questions.
Content Summary for Teachers
"The Steward and the King"
In "The Steward and the King", the story jumps back in time to show the perspective of Faramir and Éowyn in Minas Tirith. Whilst the Lords of the West march on Mordor, Faramir finds...