Bellwork Freewrite 3/30/17Based on your reading of The Hobbit so far, who is your favorite character? In your response be sure to discuss the following:

1)What characteristics do you admire about this character?

2)What are their best qualities?3)What are their faults?4)In what ways are you similar to this

character? 5)Who does this character remind you of

and why? (Can be a real person or another fictional character)[12-15 sentences] [25 minutes]

“Concerning Hobbits” Quiz 3/30/17 Part A

1. Because they are similar to humans, hobbits are referred to as _____-lings.

2. Most of Tolkien’s protagonists are hobbits. Bilbo is one of these, but what is the name of another hobbit protagonist?

3. Who was the first person to use the word “hobbit”?4. The creator of the term first wrote it down in 1928

while doing what? 5. What is the sentence that this person wrote down

using the word “hobbit”? (Also the first sentence in the book)

6. The inventor has since stated that “hobbit” means “______-_______.” (Different answer from #7)

7. Later, the creator said “hobbit” comes from the Old English word hol-bytla which means “______-_______.” (Different answer from #6)

8. Many creatures in literature feature the prefix “hob-.” Name the other fantasy creature I gave you that uses this prefix.

9. True/False: hobbits are described as being obtrusive.10. Who are “the Big Folk” that hobbits are wary of?

Part B

11. True/False: hobbits are quick of hearing and sharp-eyed.

12. Hobbits are inclined to be (fat/skinny).13. Hobbits are capable of ___________-ing “swiftly and

silently.” 14. The act described in #13 comes from their “close

friendship with the _______.” 15. True/False: hobbits possess natural magical

abilities.16. Hobbits are (smaller/larger) than dwarves.17. Their height ranges between __ and ___ feet.18. Their “good-natured faces” make them apt to

_____-ing, ______-ing, and ______-ing. 19. True/False: hobbits typically eat 6 meals a day.20. True/False: they love parties and presents.21. What is the name of the area of Middle-earth

where hobbits live? (NOTE: NOT Bilbo’s town or house! The WHOLE place)

22. True/False: the place where hobbits live is largely involved with matters in Middle-earth.

23. Bilbo’s town is called what?24. His home is called what? (2 possible answers)25. What do hobbits do different from us on their

birthdays?Bonus (Write these on the back) (5 points each)

Bonus A) What colors do hobbits love to wear?Bonus B) Do hobbits typically have facial hair?Bonus C) In what year did J.R.R. Tolkien die?

Peer Edit Rules1)IF THE ANSWER IS NOT WHAT I HAVE OR SAY, IT IS

WRONG

2)IF THE ANSWER IS NOT WHAT I HAVE OR SAY, IT IS WRONG

3)There is NO TALKING during this 4) If you ask me a ridiculous question while going over

this, I’m taking points off YOUR paper5)If I tell you an answer is wrong and you get an

attitude, you will receive a 06)IF THE ANSWER IS NOT WHAT I HAVE OR SAY, IT IS

WRONG

7) Do you understand that?

“Concerning Hobbits” Quiz Answer Key1. Half 2. Frodo 3. J.R.R. Tolkien (Yes just “Tolkien” is fine – duhhhh)4. Grading papers5. “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.”6. “hole-dweller”7. “hole-builder”8. Hobgoblin9. False10. Human beings/people/us11. True12. Fat13. Disappear/disappearing14. Earth (NOT “world”)15. False16. Smaller17. 2 & 4 18. Laugh, eat, drink (laughing/eating/drinking)19. True20. True21. The Shire22. False23. Hobbiton24. Bag End or The Hill25. The birthday boy/girl gives everyone else presents

Bonus Answers Bonus A) Green and yellowBonus B) No Bonus C) 1973

The Hobbit Chapter 2 Quiz 3/29/181. At the beginning of this chapter Bilbo:

A.Sleeps in C. Is woken up by the dwarvesB.Wakes at dawn D. Is woken by Gandalf

2. Starting with their note here, the dwarves constantly refer to Bilbo as their what?A.Sneak-thief C. FinderB.Dragon-fighter D. Burglar

3. When Bilbo finally catches up with the dwarves at Bywater, he is upset because he realizes he has forgotten what item?A.His coat C. His handkerchiefB.His shoes D. His watch

4. For their journey, the dwarves and Bilbo are riding what?A.Birds C. HorsesB.Camels D. Ponies

5. The weather becomes rainy and the travelers notice that who is missing?A.Bilbo C. GandalfB.Thorin D. Bombur

6. Bilbo discovers three ______ sitting around a campfire.A.Elves C. MenB.Trolls D. Goblins

7. How do these three speak?A.Eloquently C. ImproperlyB.Sophisticatedly D. Wonderfully

8. What have these three been eating while staying in these woods?A.People C. Both

B.Sheep D. Neither of these9. What are their names?

A.Larry, Curley, MoeB.William, Burt, TomC.John, Paul, GeorgeD.Bill, Tim, Bob

10. Eventually, who saves the group from the three?A.Thorin C. BilboB.Gandalf D. Eagles

The Hobbit Chapter 3 Quiz 3/29/181. At the top of this chapter the company arrives at the

beginning of the what?A.Dark Dungeon C. Misty MountainsB.Fiery Forest D. Creepy Cavern

2. Led by Gandalf, the group then arrive in the hidden valley of ___________.A.Moria C. RivendellB.Erebor D. The Shire

3. Here the group encounters who?A.Elves C. DragonsB.Orcs D. Goblins

4. Before our group sees these people, what are these people doing?A.Singing C. Telling jokesB.Making animal noises D. Fighting

5. How do dwarves generally feel about these people? A.They don’t get along well with them.B.They think they are foolish.C.They get annoyed with them.D.All of the above

6. True/False: The narrator says the group stayed there for 14 days but he does not go into detail to describe that.A.True B. False

7. What is the name of the person in charge of the Last Homely House?A.Aragorn C. DwalinB.Beorn D. Elrond

8. This person looks at the swords the group got in Chapter 2 and tells them the swords were made by whom?A.Dwarves C. OrcsB.Elves D. Men

9. This person informs the dwarves that the runes on the map they have to the Lonely Mountain can only be seen how?

A.They can only be seen when moonlight hits them.B.They have to be placed near a crackling fire to be

seen.C.They have to be exposed to extreme cold first.D.They can only be seen with magic.

10. He informs the dwarves that, according to the map, the hidden passageway into the mountain will be visible on what holiday?A.Christmas Day C. April Fool’s

DayB.Durin’s Day D. Dragon

Day

The Hobbit Chapter 4 Quiz 3/29/181. At the top of this chapter, the group encounter a

_______-battle.A.Lightning C. ThunderB.Tree D. River

2. During this, there are _________ hurling rocks among the mountains.A.Giants C. Trolls

B.Goblins D. Wolves3. When the dwarves need someone to scout ahead on

the mountain, what two people do they send?A.Dwalin and Balin C. Dori and NoriB.Gandalf and Bilbo D. Fili and Kili

4. Who is wary to go into the cave discovered?A.Thorin C. BilboB.Gandalf D. Dwalin

5. True/False: Bilbo has a dream that a crack at the back of the cave opens up. This really does happen. A.True B. False

6. When this happens, the company loses their what?A.Clothes C. PoniesB.Weapons D. Fire

7. The group get abducted by whom?A.Elves C. EaglesB.Wizards D. Goblins

8. The group in #7 are referred to as being always what?A.Angry C. FunnyB.Happy D. Hungry

9. These people freak out when they see Thorin’s what?A.Ring C. SwordB.Shield D. Cloak

10. The group lose track of which member by the end of this chapter?A.Gandalf C. ThorinB.Gloin D. Bilbo

Pairs You need 2 sheets of paper and The Hobbit

Tyler and Brett Andrew and Shalynn Jonathon and HaydenJaylen and MirianSeth and MeaganFred and Mr. Faulkner You are not to talk to anyone that is not your partner!

Paired Up Question 3/30/17 You each need 2 sheets of paper. Bilbo Baggins is the protagonist and hero of The Hobbit. While he becomes very brave and courageous as the story continues, he is not so heroic at the start of the novel. With your partner,

1)Discuss what characteristics of Bilbo are heroic and which ones are not.

2)One person needs to write about how he is heroic and use one quote from the book (with a page number) in 3-4 sentences.

3)The other person needs to write about how he is not heroic and use one quote from the book (with a page number) in 3-4 sentences.

4)Put your answers together into 1 single paragraph – 10 sentences. (So you will need to add stuff to the beginning and/or end.)

5)Turn in ALL OF your responses together before you leave.

Chapter 5 “Riddles in the Dark” 4/3/17

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. If your response is less than a few sentences, you will not receive credit. #2, #6, and #9 are longer responses. The following is independent work and there should not be any talking as you complete this.

When you finish these, hold on to them and continue reading until the bell. If you do not finish in class, you need to finish them for homework. I will check over these at the top of class Wednesday.

There will be a quiz on Chapter 5 Wednesday.

1. Describe the scary position Bilbo finds himself in at the start of this chapter.

2. LONG ANSWER: On p. 76 Bilbo finds The Ring. He does not realize how important this item is. However, the narrator tells us, “It was a turning point in his career”. Think about a time in your life when you did something that did not seem important at the time but ended up being crucial in your life. Write about what the tiny thing was, what decision you made and why, and the effect it ended up having on you. (5-6 sentences)

3. If you were in Bilbo’s place here, how would you react? What things would you do? (Note: This is only for the first 2 pages of the chapter)

4. Describe Gollum – his physical description and his personality - in your own words. Be specific.

5. Bilbo and Gollum decide to tell each other riddles. Come up with your own riddle! (It doesn’t have to rhyme like the ones in the book.) Be creative! There will be a prize given to the person with the cleverest riddle on Wednesday!

6. LONG ANSWER: A lot of people (the narrator included) think Bilbo cheated in the riddles contest because his last “riddle” was not really a riddle. Do you agree or disagree? Do you think Bilbo was at fault or Gollum? What would you have done? (5-6 sentences)

7. What has Gollum discovered is missing after the contest? Based on how he reacts, how important would you say this item is to him?

8. What special thing happens to someone when they put The Ring on? How do you know this?

9. LONG ANSWER: Think about what you would do if you had a ring that could do what this one does. If you were to keep it, what would you do with it? If you were to get rid of it, how would you make sure no one finds it? (5-6 sentences)

10. Based on his actions, would you say this chapter makes Bilbo look MORE heroic or LESS heroic? Be specific!

The Hobbit, Chapter 5 Quiz1. What does Bilbo find at the beginning of this chapter

and put in his pocket?2. Bilbo pulls out the dagger he had taken from the

trolls in Chapter 2. It is a blade made by trolls/dwarves/elves.

3. True/False: after waking up, the first thing Bilbo does is stay where he is and wait.

4. Who does Bilbo meet by the underground lake down in the tunnels?

5. Gollum talks to himself a lot, always referring to himself as “My __________.”

6. What will happen if Bilbo loses the riddles competition?

7. What will happen if Bilbo wins the riddles competition?

8. When Bilbo finally runs out of riddles to tell, what question does he ask himself but Gollum takes as his next riddle?

9. Gollum returns to his little home to discover that what is missing?

10. How does Bilbo deal with Gollum at the end of this chapter?

What Makes a Hero? 4/5/17

Think about all the things that makes someone brave, courageous, heroic. First, list out 7 basic traits of a hero and explain each one. Then, write a 10 sentence paragraph about a fictional character who you think embodies all of the traits you listed and why. Be as specific as possible. (15 minutes)

Next, get with your partner and share papers. After you read each other’s papers I want you to write on their paper:

- 3 things you AGREE with them about their answer

- 3 things you DISAGREE with them about their answer

- Sign your name at the bottom when you’re done

Don’t just write on their paper! Talk to them and tell them WHY you said what you said. Discuss things your views have in common and ways they differ.

Partners: Mirian & Jaylen Andrew & BrittonSeth & Fred Shalynn & Claire & Meagan Hayden & Tyler

Sample Response for “What Makes a Hero?”

1. Selfless – they put the needs of others before their own

2. Brave – they are willing to do things other people would not

3. Humble – they are kind and do not boast 4. Skilled – they are exceptionally good at some sort of

feat 5. Charitable – they always give back to those in need 6. Flawed – they are not perfect and have problems7. Dependable – they have people in their lives who are

there to help them

I believe Batman is the ideal hero for many reasons. Batman’s real name is Bruce Wayne and he was born into a wealthy family. At a young age, his parents were killed by a criminal so Bruce decided to become the Batman in order to bring order to the crime-ridden Gotham City where he lives. Batman is undoubtedly selfless because he puts the needs of the people of Gotham before his own, even when it sometimes means at the expense of his physical and mental well-being. He is brave because it takes exceptional courage to (almost) singlehandedly go up against armed thugs every night. He is humble in that he is always capable of admitting his limitations and weaknesses. Batman is adept at studies in criminology, is a master of disguise, has an incredibly high IQ, and has trained his body to perform at peak level in various forms of self-defense, so saying he is “skilled” is an understatement. Batman is charitable in that he took in the orphan Dick Grayson as his ward (and later as his sidekick Robin) but also because as Bruce Wayne he is always giving money to charities. He is always self-doubting and aware of his shortcomings so he is not just flawed but admits it to

others and himself. He can always be counted upon to work well in a team with others such as the Justice League or his trusty butler and mentor Alfred.

The Hobbit, Chapter 6 Quiz 4/12/181. True/False: Bilbo does not decide to go back into the

tunnels for the dwarves.2. Who does Bilbo find wandering around in this valley

outside the mountains?3. Who is the one person who says that cannot leave

Bilbo behind?4. True/False: after surprising the dwarves by being

alive still, Bilbo is more respected by the dwarves.5. Who does Bilbo show the Ring to?6. How long was the group in the goblin tunnels?7. What vicious animals does the group encounter next?8. Where does the group hide safe from these animals?9. Who/What saves them?10. Who can communicate with the group from #9?

The Hobbit, Chapter 7 Quiz 4/12/181. Bilbo gets a ride on a what at the start of this

chapter?2. Who announces they will be leaving the group to take

care of other business?3. True/False: Gandalf warns the others that his friend

he is taking them to see gets angry easily.4. What is Gandalf’s friend’s name? 5. Gandalf says he is a ___-______. 6. What animal does this person turn into often? 7. Gandalf’s friend keeps what animal guarding his

pastures? 8. True/False: Gandalf’s friend is taller than him. 9. What 2 things does Gandalf’s friend kill the next

morning in determining if their story is true? 10. What does this person provide the group with at

the end of the chapter?

The Hobbit, Chapter 8 Quiz 4/12/181. Describe the forest the characters are traveling

through on p.140. 2. How do the characters respond to this forest? 3. What does Bilbo find near a bank in the forest and

how does the group attempt to grab it? 4. What do the dwarves use up in response to this much

to Thorin’s disappointment?5. What does the group decide to use Bilbo for in getting

a better understanding of their surroundings?6. The dwarves and Bilbo are starving. Who/what do

they find on p.150-151 that makes them very excited? 7. “This was one of his most miserable moments” (153).

What is the narrator talking about here? 8. What creature takes Bilbo? 9. How does Bilbo defend himself? What does he then

name his weapon and why?10. On page 161, Bilbo tells the dwarves about a

secret of his. What does he let them in on?

The Hobbit, Chapter 9 Quiz 4/19/171. At the beginning of this chapter, who is missing from

the company? A.Bilbo B. Thorin C. Bombur D. No one

2. Who/what captures the group at the start of the chapter? A.Goblins B. Orcs C. Wood-elves D.

Trolls3. What does the King say is a crime to do without his

leave?A.Kill spiders in the forest.B.Hunt orcs outside his home.C.To wander in his realm. D.To be a dwarf.

4. What has Bilbo been doing since the dwarves have been brought to this place? A.Waiting around for them to return. B.Growing anxious sitting all alone in a tree.C.Stuck unable to move having been tied up by a

spider.D.Wearing his Ring and wandering around invisible.

5. What interesting thing does Bilbo discover?A.A key that opens any door in this place.B.Another entrance into the caves via a watercourse.C.His Ring does not always work in some places.D.A comfortable, cozy library where he can relax.

6. What do the Elves bring in lots of through the water-gate?A.Barrels B. Fishing nets C. Weapons D.

Armor7. What is the weak point in Bilbo’s plan as pointed out

by the narrator? A.He cannot actually save every single dwarf.B.He did not have a barrel for himself to ride in.C.The Elves can actually see him despite his Ring.D.The dwarves will not be able to talk to him.

8. As the Elves attempt to retrieve the dwarves, they do what?

A.Sing a song B. Cast spells C. Change their appearance

9. How does the narrator describe Bilbo’s actions the night after the rescue? A.He says that it was one of his happiest times.B.He does not describe it at all.C.He says there is no need to go into too much detail.D.He describes all the different ways he passes the

time.10. How are the dwarves described by the end of the

chapter?A.Happy B. Dead C. Alive D. Unknown

The Hobbit, Chapter 10 Quiz 4/13/17Complete the following statements.You may use your book (pages 183-193).

1. Chapter 10 is entitled “A _____ Welcome.” 2. The group comes to _____-Town.3. _____ (what race of creatures?) live in this place.4. The first dwarf Bilbo rescues from a barrel is _____.5. Fili complains about the smell of _____ because he was

surrounded by these while in his barrel.6. The guy in charge of this place is simply referred to

as the ________.7. Thorin announces to the residences of the town that

he is Thorin, son of ______ King under the Mountain.8. The song the people take up concludes with the lyric

“And sorrow fail and sadness / At the ________-____’s return!”

9. ______ has grown a little sick by the end of this chapter.

10. After a fortnight of celebrating, Thorin begins to think about _________.

The Hobbit, Chapter 11 Quiz 4/19/17Please answer the following prompt in a well-developed paragraph of 6-8 sentences in order to receive full credit. You may use your book (pages 194-202).

Write a brief yet accurate and objective plot summary of the events of Chapter 11. Be sure to include your events in chronological order. (NOTE: an objective summary does not have your opinions in it.)

The following people need to make up the following MAJOR GRADE assignments ASAP:“Concerning Hobbits” Quiz –

1)Britton 4)Claire2)Tyler 5)Chad3)Meagan

Chapter 5 Questions – 1)Brett 4)Jaylen2)Andrew 5)Shalynn3)Jonathon

You all currently have 0s in the gradebook for these assignments.

So now we’re going to play a little game of Catch-Up.

-If your name is listed above, I have copies of the work you need to make up for you ready to go. You can have 10 minutes to study first.

-If your name is NOT listed above, move on to Chapter 12 and continue reading the book.

One last thing: there WILL BE a major grade Hobbit project coming up in the near future.

The Hobbit Major ProjectThis project will be like a combination of those Edgar

Allan Poe presentations you did in the 2nd 9 weeks, the Stephen King and Ray Bradbury short story writing responses you did 2nd and 3rd 9 weeks, and the Animal Farm portfolio you did last 9 weeks. It will have several parts and some of those parts will count as a major grade. This project DOES NOT take the place of an exam --- there is still an exam at the end of the 9 weeks for those of you that are not exempt. (No I don’t know who is exempt right now.)

Part 1: After you finish the book, write a character analysis on either Bilbo, Gandalf, or Thorin. Discuss some of your favorite things that character did and said citing evidence from the book. Talk about whether your character is a static character, round character, and/or dynamic character and what makes them that. (1-page minimum)

Part 2: Smaug the dragon is the villain of this story. Dragons have been a part of mythology and literature for centuries long before this book was published. Think about another dragon in a different story you’ve read/seen and write a compare and contrast response analyzing that dragon’s similarities to and differences from Smaug. (1-page minimum)

Part 3: In Tolkien’s Middle-earth stories, there are different races of creatures that inhabit the world. Consider the major races in this novel: hobbits, dwarves, goblins, elves, and men. Write a paper in which you first briefly describe each of these groups as they are represented in this novel. Then, compare and contrast the different groups to one another. Lastly, write about which race is your favorite and why. (2-page minimum)

Part 4: In Chapter 18, Thorin says, “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” What exactly does this quote mean? Analyze this quote and put it into your own words. Provide examples in your description of what the quote

means. (1-page minimum)Part 5: In The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien once wrote

“Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.” Analyze this quotation and talk about how it applies to The Hobbit. (1-page minimum)

Part 6: Think of a song that reminds you of something in The Hobbit. It can be something that makes you think of a certain character, a specific situation in the story, a particular location in the book, a scene in the novel, something someone says in the book, etc., etc., etc. Write out the title, the name of the artist, and the complete lyrics to the entire. Then, write a brief half-page-long analysis in which you talk about what specifically makes the song make you think of The Hobbit. Then, on Hobbit Presentation Day, you will play a portion of this song for the class and discuss your analysis of it. (Song title, artist name, lyrics, and a half-page summary)

Part 7: This next part will be the biggest single portion of the project. You will create your very own Middle-earth character. First, you will need to decide their name, race, gender, and general occupation in Middle-earth. Then you will need to decide where they live, what their family life is like, who their friends are, who their enemies are, and what they do with their time. Lastly, you will need to write about a few adventures they have gone on (think about how each chapter of The Hobbit the group would encounter a different threat or new challenge). Be as creative as possible. You are LITERALLY making a character so the more details the better. Write about THEIR WHOLE LIFE. Think of this as a miniature biography. On Presentation Day, you will present a PowerPoint in which you discuss your character and provide some images of roughly what they would look like. (Biography – 3-pages minimum. PowerPoint – 7 slides minimum.)

How I’m grading all of this: Part 1 – 10 points Part 2 – 10 points

Part 3 – 10 points Part 4 – 10 points Part 5 – 10 points Part 6 – 25 points Part 7 – 25 points (So Parts 1-5 will be HALF your grade, and Parts 6 and

7 will be the OTHER HALF of your grade.) Also your presentation will be an additional Major

grade.

So all together in the gradebook you will have:1. Hobbit Project (Parts 1-7) --- Major Grade 2. Hobbit Project (Parts 1-7) --- Major Grade 3. Presentation of Song and Character --- Major Grade

You will need to put this project in a 3 prong folder that has a title page consisting of: your name, Hobbit Project, World Literature, and my name.

Presentation Day is the LAST DAY I will accept this folder! You can turn the project in ANY TIME before then!

Presentation Day/The Due Date of this project is ________________________!

1) Write a 6 sentence plot summary of the events of Chapter 17 “The Clouds Burst.”

2) Write a 6 sentence plot summary of the events of Chapter 18 “The Return Journey.”

Same sheet of paper but make sure they are labelled clearly and separated.

No books15 minutes