Thorin

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. Read
2. Take quiz on chapters 10-13
3. What does it mean to be king?
1. choose three words that you think define a king/ruler
2. search for Thorin's name in the novel or passages related to him.
3. What does the evidence suggest about Thorin as a king/ruler?
4. I will assign you a partner. Compare your charts.
1. Identify the most important passages about Thorin that help you decide what kind of king/ruler Thorin is.
2. List these most important passages on your desk.
3. Look at your three words to describe a king/ruler. How does Thorin rate on each of these factors?
5. English Journal Kings and Rulers
1. Describe what makes a good king.
2. Evaluate how well Thorin fits this description.
3. Compare him to Odysseus.

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.