Description
The second book in Tolkien's classic Lord of the Rings series.
The Fellowship is broken.
Aragorn, the heir to the kingdom of Men, Gimli the dwarf, and Legolas the elf begin a race against all odds to rescue the hobbits Merry and Pippin, who have been abducted by Orcs. During their search, they encounter the Riders of Rohan who warn them that the forces of the Dark Lord, Sauron, and Saruman, the wizard who betrayed Gandalf and the rest of his order- threaten King Theoden and the people of Rohan.
Only Frodo and Sam are left to continue taking the One Ring on into Mordor to attempt to destroy it. They are guided by Gollum, a deceitful and dangerous creature who secretly wants the Ring for himself. War, treachery, unexpected allies, and the joyous return of an old friend keep your heart pumping throughout this continuation of Tolkien's epic myth.
The Two Towers Digital Download Literature Study Guide
Formatted with your High School student in mind, Progeny Press literature study guides provide in-depth lessons and writing assignments that strengthen reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and develop advanced literary analysis and essay writing skills. Each guide challenges students to think critically and engage meaningfully with the text, without unnecessary busywork that diminishes the joy of reading.
For over 30 years, homeschool families, co-ops, and Christian schools worldwide have trusted Progeny Press to provide rigorous, faith-based English and Language Arts curriculum that inspires thoughtful readers and confident writers.
What Progeny Press' The Two Towers Literature Curriculum Digital Study Guide provides your HighSchool student:
ELA Built for Ages 15–18 • Grades 9–12
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Author Biography: Find a captivating exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien's life, unraveling the intriguing history that shaped both the author and the timeless novel.
Vocabulary: Comprehend the words used within the novel. Complete diverse activities crafted to improve vocabulary retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Examine character analysis, explore analogies and paradoxes, the Christ-figure motif, literary motifs, irony, homonyms, and descriptive writing. Analyze the power of similes and metaphors, unravel mixed metaphors, imagery, and explore the art of foreshadowing. Understand the dynamics between protagonists and antagonists, and deepen your understanding of artistic storytelling.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Find character values embedded in the narrative. Contemplate the weight of choices, the duality of good and ill, the meaning of regret, stewardship of nature, the impact of our speech, the perils of falsehood, the consequences of demonizing opponents, the interplay of doing wrong and self-justification, the implications of swearing oaths, fatalism, the enduring power of hope, trust vs distrust, the importance of focusing on God, the pitfalls of boasting, the trials of temptation, the strength of perseverance, the significance of following Christ, the nature of forgiveness, the virtue of mercy, and the depth of pity.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Choose from a spectrum of activities and writing assignments. Read and review the prequels, delve into the intricacies of the Tolkien glossary, master topographical terms, uncover prequel foreshadowing, explore the role of music and church history, craft eulogies and funeral rites, analyze historical perspectives, examine the author's viewpoint, reflect on conservation and the significance of trees, create various art projects, conduct name studies, perspective projects, explore mythical creatures through dioramas, unravel the mystery of will-o’-the-wisps, delve into Augustine's teachings on just war, tend herb gardens, explore Holy Days and martyrs, and craft essays on a myriad of topics, including foiling, tone, mood, the morality of Middle-earth, deliberate choice, dichotomies, mythology, communion, biblical accuracy, the providence of God, anthropomorphism, compare & contrast, dramatization, character sketches, film analysis, and the profound character of Sam.
Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books and movies that tie in with, or are similar to, The Two Towers.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of the The Two Towers novel
- A copy of the The Two Towers study guide
- A Bible (digital or physical)
- A dictionary (child-friendly or online)
Created for upper-level learners, this guide strengthens critical thinking and encourages polished writing while helping students master essential ELA concepts.
Designed for YOU
- Homeschool families looking for Christian literature curriculum
- Schools looking for top quality ELA materials
- Parents wanting to build reading comprehension and character
- Co-ops and small group instruction
These guides work well on their own or alongside your preferred grammar and writing program.
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