The Places and Races of Middle-Earth: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. A Study Guide

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is most suitable for students in secondary school and for tertiary film students. Curriculum links can be found in the areas of English, Screen Literacy, Media and Film Studies. This study guide begins with a focus on filmic techniques and the prologue of Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring with link to Tolkien's literary texts. It then proceeds to explore the places and races of Middle-earth in a roughly sequential order. The guide allows for exploration of the fantasy genre and encourages student responses.