The Hobbit Book Club
In this 8-week class, we will be discussing The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien!
Tiffani Feathers
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each of these sections should be read before class and students should have a written summary or key concepts to discuss from each section. Class 1: Chapters 1-2 (pages 1-54) Class 2: Chapters 3-4 (pages 55-84) Class 3: Chapters 5-6 (pages 85-138) Class 4: Chapter 7 (pages 139-172) Class 5: Chapters 8-9 (pages 173-234) Class 6: Chapters 10-12 (pages 235-286) Class 7: Chapters 13-16 (pages 287-334) Class 8: Chapters 17-19 (pages 335-374)Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In this class, we will be discussing The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. In this classic tale, we follow Bilbo Baggins as his quiet life at the shire gets turned upside-down when Gandalf, a great wizard and friend, brings thirteen dwarves to Bilbo's doorstep. Will Bilbo survive the journey with this group as they attempt to raid a treasure and battle dragons? There's only one way to find out! Join along for the adventure as we discuss this book! This class is broken down so that we will be reading (independently at home) and discussing the story as we go along. We will be talking about the different aspects of the book as well as the structure of the story, including the growth of the characters and the arc that the story takes. We will discuss character archetypes, as well as the elements of stories, including inciting incidents and turning points. Would we suggest this story to a friend? Does the author attain a goal by telling these stories? Were we scared? Would be share these tales around a campfire? Just a few of the things we will be talking about as the story unfolds! All students are asked to have their cameras on as it helps keep students engaged and encourages conversation. Please raise your hand if you are ready to comment and respect the commentary of all other students by not interrupting. Some of the topics we will be discussing are as follows: Character development Plot and subplot arcs Book formatting Story structure The Hero’s Journey Save the Cat beats Metaphors Similes Magic systems Points of view Themes Tones Genres Pacing Cover art Author's purpose Driving forces The list goes on and on! Here are the sections we will be discussing each class: Class 1: Chapters 1-2 (pages 1-54) Class 2: Chapters 3-4 (pages 55-84) Class 3: Chapters 5-6 (pages 85-138) Class 4: Chapter 7 (pages 139-172) Class 5: Chapters 8-9 (pages 173-234) Class 6: Chapters 10-12 (pages 235-286) Class 7: Chapters 13-16 (pages 287-334) Class 8: Chapters 17-19 (pages 335-374)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The characters in this book go on adventures and battle creatures.
Supply List
All students will need a copy of The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of St. Thomas
Education: BA in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Communication and minors in Philosophy and Theology from the University of St. Thomas
Experience: More than 10 years as a homeschool parent, more than 30 years of being an avid reader, several years of writing fiction while meeting with published authors to discuss different aspects of writing and books, multiple high school-level classes taught on this platform in addition to several classes taught on the aspects of writing on Outschool as well as at local libraries for more than 4 years, I am also a Municipal Liaison for the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) program and a freelance editor and writing coach for local writers. Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-6 learners per class
