The Dwarves

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. Daily vocabulary presentation
2. The beginning of the adventure. Let's dive into chapter one.
1. Collect quotes with page numbers of how Gandalf and the dwarves shake things up for Bilbo. Complete the following sentences: Gandalf promotes growth in __ by ___ in order to ___. 
2. Write down the names of the dwarves mentioned so far in the book. Choose the four you think are most important. Create a symbol for each of the four dwarves and tell why it fits. For example, "Thorin is a ___ because___"
3. The dwarves also shake things up for Bilbo by....Bilbo must decide whether to...
4. Create a diagram of the quest that the dwarves present to Bilbo. Make sure you include all of the steps on the quest. What Tookish thing awakens in Bilbo?
3. English Journal: The Odyssey and The Hobbit
1. Use a Membean word
2. Use sentence variety
3. Make a comparison between Telemachus and Bilbo AND Gandalf and Athena.
4. Telemachus is young and Bilbo is much older. Why might our lives need to be shaken up when we are young and when we are older?
4. We will watch part of the movie to help you visualize what is happening in the book.
1. Start at 13:00

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.