The Silmarillion | Activities :&: Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. Wheel of Fortune

Play a game of Wheel of Fortune using quotes from the text.

2. Bible

Research the book's resemblance to the Christian Bible, and write 1-2 paragraphs summarizing your findings.

3. Art

Bring in a piece of art that reminds you of the book, and write a short paragraph explaining how you made your choice.

4. Bring in a Song

Bring in a song that reminds you of the book, and write a short paragraph explaining your choice.

5. Impact...
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