Mythical Beasts, Magical Creatures, and Where to Find

Them

Harry Potter, the Lord of the Rings and the World

of Mythology

Let Me Explain…

No there is no time.. Let me sum upInigo Montoya

The Princess BrideWilliam Goldman

We will meet each week to

read

discuss what we are reading

make connections

(relate the characters, setting and plot of our texts to each other’s texts and to common concepts in mythology)

You were right — I’m definitely fighting fate trying to keep you

alive.

✦ We will learn about the author’s of several modern fantasy series,

✦ Get to know a few Greek, Roman and Norse gods,

✦ Learn a few words in the ancient language of the Elves,

✦ Know the difference between a goblin, a troll, and an Orc,

✦ Look at the stars and see stories instead of points of light

I don't care if I pass your test, I don't care if I follow your rules. If you can cheat, so can I.

I won't let you beat me unfairly - I'll beat you unfairly first.

✦Show up prepared✦book(s) you are reading✦notebook or sketchpad

✦Additional Useful Items✦Pen/pencil and small post-it notes✦Paperback dictionary✦Index cards

“Accio Brain!”

✦Each week✦Come prepared✦Participate in all activities✦Journal!✦Check the eboard

✦By the end of the course✦Read at least one of the “required” books✦Complete two choice projects

I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death — if you aren't

as big a bunch of dunderheads as I

usually have to teach."

✦End of Year, O.W.L., N.E.W.T. exams

✦Other trivia dates✦Hobbit friends, elf friends

What happens when Mulgarath gets the book?

I die. You die. We all die. Bye-bye.What does he mean, 'we all die'?

I think he means... we all die.

Read ListenWatchRepeat

"If not you, then who?"

✦Choice projects✦POV✦Create a play scene✦Write a new scene✦Write yourself into a scene✦Create a character dossier✦Illustrate/animate/graphic novel form✦Set a scene to music

Meggie’s Bookshelf

✦ What are the stories behind the stories?

✦ For several of the series and required reads in this class, there are tales that are mentioned by characters or referenced by the author.

Farewell, and may the blessing of Elves and Men and all Free Folk go with you.

May the stars shine upon your faces!

✦ Atra esterni uno theldoin✦ Mor’ronr liffa una hjarta onr✦ Un do evaranya ono varda

✦ May good fortune rule upon you/Peace live in your heart/May the stars watch over you