George R.R. Martin Discusses Lord of the Rings | The Great American Read

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Classroom Material
Keywords
literature fantasy George RR Martin Game of Thrones JRR Tolkien Tolkien Lord of the Rings Hobbit Gandalf Legolas fantasy writing Great American Read
Subjects
English-Language Arts
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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George R.R. Martin Discusses Lord of the Rings | The Great American Read

What makes Lord of the Rings such a captivating tale of adventure, and why is it important today? Learn about how fantasy reflects the world around us as Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin explains why Lord of the Rings made such an impact on his life.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

  • Watch a video and answer contextual questions
  • Build reading and listening comprehension skills
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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