Summer Reading Challenge: "The Hobbit" Book Study
Alison Stephens
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Come explore Middle-Earth and join Bilbo Baggins on his life-changing adventure in "The Hobbit". We'll examine the elements that have helped this story stand the test of time and discuss themes of courage, loyalty, friendship, and greed.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
"The Hobbit", by JRR Tolkien, has been beloved by generations of readers since it was first published in 1937. Its themes of courage, friendship, and the battle between good and evil are timeless and continue to resonate with readers today. It’s the classic epic tale of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, who is whisked away on an adventure with a group of dwarves and a wizard. Along the way, they encounter trolls, goblins, a dragon, and other dangers, in a tale full of excitement, action, and...
6 lessons//3 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Middle-earth and Bilbo BagginsChapters 1-3: What is a quest? Who are the characters?Lesson 2The Quest BeginsChapters 4-6: Plot structure and conflicts, discuss the theme of loyalty and courage: "What does courage mean to you?"Week 2Lesson 3The Dark ForestChapters 7-8: Discuss the setting and atmosphere of Mirkwood, Focus on trust and friendshipLesson 4The Lonely MountainChapters 9-11: Discuss the themes of perseverance and facing challenges "Describe a time when you faced a challenge and how you overcame it"Week 3Lesson 5The Battle of the Five ArmiesChapters 12-14: Discuss the themes of war, peace, and sacrificeLesson 6The Journey HomeChapters 15-19: Talk about the ideas of personal growth, friendship, and making a difference. Show any optional creative projects
BS Degree in English Education, 30+ years teaching experience for all ages from preschool to adult, former homeschool mom, current loving Nana to the best grandkids ever!
Homework Offered
Students will receive reading guides for each days' readings.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
A copy of "The Hobbit" by JRR Tolkien (may be in print or audio format)
The Hobbit is an adventure that includes dragons, dwarves, traveling wizards and one reluctant thief. There is some violence with the battles, discussion of creatures' desiring to eat some characters, and tense fights with dragons, trolls, evil wolves, etc. There won't be any external sites accessed by students in this class. All visual presentations, such as powerpoint slides, will be provided by the teacher via standard screen-share.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(336)
Hello! Thank you for stopping by my profile page. A very warm welcome to you. I love students, I love learning, and I love teaching! From my early childhood days of playing school with my little sister, to the online teaching I am doing today, it...
Group Class
$75
for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
40 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-6 learners per class
