Questions: 1. What does Gandalf tell Frodo about the Ring? (Retrieval) A: Gandalf tells Frodo that the Ring is a powerful and evil object that must be destroyed.

1. What promise does Frodo make to Gandalf? (Retrieval) A: Frodo promises to take the Ring to Mordor to be destroyed.

2. Who is chosen to accompany Frodo when he sets out on his journey? (Retrieval) A: Frodo chooses his friends Sam, Merry, and Pippin to accompany him.

3. How does Saruman feel about the Ring? (Retrieval) A: Saruman believes that the Ring should be seized and used in order to gain power.

4. What is the purpose of the fellowship? (Retrieval) A: The purpose of the fellowship is to protect Frodo and help him carry the Ring to Mordor so it can be destroyed.

5. Where does Frodo intend to take the Ring? (Retrieval) A: Frodo intends to take the Ring to Rivendell and then to Mordor to be destroyed.

6. What will happen if the fellowship fails? (Prediction) A: If the fellowship fails, the Ring will fall into the hands of evil forces and will be used to dominate Middle-earth.

7. How will the journey to Mordor affect Frodo and his friends? (Prediction) A: The journey to Mordor will be dangerous and difficult, and it will likely take its toll on Frodo and his friends.

8. What new challenges will the fellowship face? (Prediction) A: The fellowship will face fierce enemies, treacherous terrain, and magical obstacles as they make their way to Mordor.

9. How will the Ring’s power be stopped? (Prediction) A: The Ring’s power will be stopped by destroying it in the fires of the volcano in Mordor.

Rubric: The rubric is to be used to assess comprehension of Chapter 1 of the book “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” for Grade 6 students.

Score: Score 0: No knowledge demonstrated. Score 1: Limited knowledge demonstrated. Score 2: Adequate knowledge demonstrated. Score 3: Deep knowledge demonstrated.