Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?
After today I should be able to: make connections between different texts we have read so far.
Reading: We are currently reading The Hobbit. You should be at page 250 by end of today. Prioritize reading chapters 12 and 13. You could even read these chapters first and then go back and read the earlier chapters.
Agenda:
- Introduction
- Four sentences.
- What is the book about?
- Bilbo's two sides
- How does Bilbo demonstrate his transformation?
- Body paragraph
- identify the part of the book you will be focusing on and what it shows about Bilbo.
- Bilbo begins by...showcasing that...
- After..., Bilbo starts to...demonstrating that...
- At the end of the novel, Bilbo finally...
- Present at least one quote as evidence
- Commentary
- Commentary Sentence 1: This evidence suggests that effective communication in a relationship requires listening for implied meanings because it points to the importance of understanding a partner's unspoken feelings and needs.
- Commentary Sentence 2: Consequently, if couples do not pick up on each other's subtle cues, they will likely encounter conflict since failing to grasp nuances can lead to misunderstandings.
- Commentary Sentence 3: Therefore, due to the fact that perceiving unexpressed emotions and ideas is an important aspect of communication, it reveals that relationships require reading between the lines to foster mutual comprehension and intimacy.
- Conclusion
- Bilbo's transformation demonstrates the general idea that...Consequently if,...Therefore, due to the fact that...
Homework: