The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Lesson Plan

Discussion: Author of the Century

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will review core concepts and set expectations for their reading.

Common Core Standards:

N/A

Structure:

To begin this activity, the teacher should start a short discussion about what students know about fantasy fiction. What is fantasy? What kinds of things characterize or define it? Why is Tolkien considered such an important or pre-eminent fantasy writer?

He/she should then ask students to brainstorm as many people, stories and concepts relating to fantasy fiction that they can think of. The teacher should take note on the board of each idea presented in this way. This part of...