The Hobbit
Created by Stephanie Miller, SouthsideHigh School, Batesville, AR
Envelope Activity
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: CHALLENGE
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: CONTENTMENT
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: EXPEDITION
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: FAILURE
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: ACHIEVEMENT
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: SELF-ESTEEM
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: ATONEMENT
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: CONFLICT
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: LOSS
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: COMPROMISE
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: FAIRNESS
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: REDEMPTION
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: ACCTEPTING A LEADER’S ROLE
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: TEAMWORK
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: FEAR
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: INSECURITY
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: INTIMIDATION
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: LOYALITY
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: VICTORY
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: FAIRNESS
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: POOR JUDGMENT
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). One the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: REWARD
*Keep a list of quotes from the book that applies to your topic. Keep these from the beginning of the book to the end. They will be used for quizzes and discussion. Bring them with you each day to class.
Dialectical journal: Split your paper into 2 columns. One the left hand side, write the quote you picked (include chapter and page number). On the right, write your thoughts (see below). Make sure this is neat and easy for anyone to read.
For homework each night, discuss why you chose this passage or how this passage applies to your topic or questions you need answered about this passage.
Your topic: DECEPTIVENESS