Bilbo's Increased Role in the Group

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: explain how someone can grow in virtue and wisdom.

Reading: We are currently reading The Hobbit.

Agenda:

1. Take chapter quizzes.
2. Make a bar graph of the events where Bilbo acts to help the group.
1. What is the event?
2. How important is this for the group?
3. What is the mix of "luck," skill, and virtue?
3. Slow read the interaction with Smaug.
1. How does this compare with Gollum?
4. English Journal Gollum vs. Smaug
1. How would you compare Bilbo's interaction with these two characters?

The Hobbit Reading Schedule:

1. Week 9 (9/29-10/10) TH chapters 1-5, pages 3-99
2. Week 10 (10/13-10/17) TH chapters 6-8, pages 100-184
3. Week 11 (10/20-10/24) TH chapters 9-13, pages 185-265 
4. Week 12 (10/27-10/31) TH chapters 14-19, pages 266-365

Homework:

1. Membean. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.