Wednesday, September 24 ~ The Hobbit Ch.8

ROOTS
  • join, junct - join
  • juven - young
  • lau, lav, lot, lut - wash
HW CHECK
  • Have a partner read your Journal 8 paragraph. Does the topic sentence give a clear idea to be proven? Does the quote actually prove the topic? Does the commentary thoroughly explain how the quote (evidence) proves the topic?
DISCUSS
  • Describe Beorn (what does he eat, look like, care about, hate, etc..)
  • How is Beorn like the various descriptions of the Beast in Beauty and the Beast?
  • Why is it necessary to the story that Gandalf leave the expedition?
  • What is the most important advice hat Beorn and Gandalf give that Beorn and Gandalf give about Mirkwood? Do you think this advice will be followed?

HW: Read Ch.8 & do Journal 9

Journal 9: Choose ONE prompt below to write a TIED style paragraph in response. This time, use two quotes to prove your topic sentence. Technically this is a TIED-IED style paragraph.
  • How has Bilbo grown as a heroic character?
  • What symbolic purpose do you see in the enchanted stream? (Consider: Does it remind you of objects in other myths or legends? Why avoid them? Why do characters fall into these temptations despite warnings?)
  • Who do you think is should be the leader after Gandalf leaves? Why?
  • Who is at fault in the ancient feud between the dwarves and the elves?