english - yr 8 - unit 2 - resource - the hobbit - teacher la

8/14/2019 English - Yr 8 - Unit 2 - Resource - The Hobbit - Teacher LA

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1. Introduction activities

a. Examine the front cover of the novel what do you think the novel is

about.

b. Write down anything you know about the author

c. Examine the map at the beginning of the book and discuss with your

classmates.

d. What are runes?

e. Decipher the rune characters on the top of the first page.

f. Decipher the message on the map located under the pointing hand.

g. Explain the difference between a goblin and a hobgoblin.

h. Construct a chart with the rune characters and the English translations.

i. Translate the last message found in the introduction.

2. Develop a list of creatures you meet throughout the novel and describe briefly

each of their personalities.

Creature Character Description of personality

Hobbit Bilbo Baggins Well to do, respectableHobbit Bungo Baggins

Mother Baggins

(Bilbos parents) Mother Baggins (Belladonna Took)

not as respected as Bagginses, though richer Took

adventurousWizard Gandolf (friend of Old Took) very adventurousDwarf Thorin Oakenshield Head Dwarfs played harpDwarfs Kali & Fili Blue hoods, silver belts and yellow beards

Youngest, best sight played fiddlesDwarfs Balin & Dwalin

Brothers

Balin White beard likes beer,

Dwalin - blue beard green hood, bright eyesDwarfs Dori, Nori, Ori, Oin

and Gloin

Two purple hoods, a grey, brown, and white hoods

and gold and silver belts played flutes. Dori is the

strongestDwarfs Bifur, Bofur,

Bombur

Yellow, pale green hoods and sky blue played

clarinets

Bombur immensely heavy played drums fastestTrolls William, Bert &

Tom

Slow & suspicious about anything new. Hated ths

site of dwarfs uncooked. ArguedElve Elrond Master of the house, noble, as strong as any warrior,

as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of


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dwarves, and as kind as summer, new all runesGoblin The Great Goblin Biggest and wisest, very gruesome in his ordersGollum Gollum A weary interesting character, slimyEagle The Lord of the

Eagles

Filled with curiosity

Friendly to Gandalf as Gandalf had helped him on

another adventure

Skin-

changer

Beorn Interested in there adventures, friendly big man,

very helpful in their adventuresSpiders Attercop

&Tomnoddy

Evil, meat eating

Wood-elves Elf-kingWood-elves Elvenking

Dragon SmaugBard

3. Draw a picture of what each of the creatures looks like you meet throughout

the novel. Annotate the features on each of the creatures and classify whether

they are good or evil.

Hobbit

Pg 13. Rare & shy, little people our height, smaller than the bearded dwarfs, Fat

in the stomach, dress bright colours (green & yellow) wear no shoes because their

feet grow natural leathery soles and thick warm brown hair like their They have long

brown fingers, good natured faces and laugh deep fruity laughs

Wizard

Tall pointed blue hat, long grey cloak, a silver scarf which his long white beard hung

down below his waist and immense black boots.

Dwarf

Blue beard tucked into a gold belt,

Trolls

Great heavy faces, language poor, slow. When hobbit skinned and boned wouldnt

make a mouthful for the trolls, Hated ths site of dwares uncooked. Argued

Elve

Dwarves dont get along with them think their foolish, they know a lot about the

people of the land. Laugh a lot


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Goblins

Stony voices, rough, sang, eat horses and ponies and donkeys, cruel, bad-hearted

and wicked, untidy and dirty

Gollum

Small slimy creature, as dark as darkness, two big round pale eyes in his thin face.

He paddled in his boat using his large feet looking for blind fish which he used his

long fingers. zHe ae meat too. Dont like Goblins. Lives on slimy rock on lake.

Wargs (evil wild Wolves)

Wargs and the goblins often helped each other out

EaglesNot kindly birds, some cowardly and cruelthough the northern mountainswere proud and strong, noble-hearted. They did not like goblins or fear them.

Goblins feared them.

Skin-changer he change his skin sometimes he is huge black bear sometimes a

great strong black-haired man with huge arms and a great beard

Spiders

Wood-elves not wicked folk, magic strong, more dangerous and less wise thanhigh-elves. They did not

Dragons

Task 4. Whilst reading activities (responses should be written in full

sentences and the TEL process should be used) All questions need to be

answered.

1. What indication is there that Thorin is the leader of the dwarves? Doesntjoin in, in the singing is older, speaks mainly, expects presents, family were

great explorers

2. Explain the humour in the expression, "I . . . cook better than I cook."

Biblow saying that he can cook better than he would taste

3. Explain moon letters. are rune letters, but you cannot see them Elrond

says they can only be seen when the moon light shines behind them. The

moon must be a moon of the right shape and season as the day when theywere written dwarfes invented them

4. What was the purpose of the riddle game. to suss one another out


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5. Explain the significance of the title of the chapter Out of the Frying-Pan

into the Fire. They literally were out of the frying pans of the Goblins

however they started a fire under the trees of where they were trying to

escape from the wolves

6. How did the Elvenking respond to the news of the dwarves' plans to slay

the dragon, Smaug, and capture his treasure. ?/??? he didnt believe them

7. How does Bilbo finally unlock the riddle and the secret door? Pg 256 sun

shone on the rock, there was a loud crack and a piece of rock fell leaving a

hole to appear. The key Thorin had around his neck that came with the

map fitted

8. How did the dwarves respond when Bilbo asked for volunteers to

accompany him into the Mountain? Dwarfs and accepted happily after

becoming the new leader

9. How does the Bard save the day?

10. What is the "gleam in the gloom" and how does it turn the tide of the

battle?

Teacher Discussion Questions

Chapter One-- An Unexpected Party (introduces his family, meets Gandalf who tells

him of the adventure, then 12 dwarfs unexpectedly turn up to his house for a party

and to tell him the plan of their adventure)

Who is Bilbo Baggins?

Discuss the significance of the name Belladonna.

What did Gandalf claim to be looking for when he arrived on Bilbo's doorstep?

What does Gandalf do with the spike on his staff just before leaving Bilbo's

home?

Who began to arrive at Bilbo's home the next day for tea?

Give proof that Gandalf has knocked very hard on Bilbo's front door.

List the instruments the dwarves used to accompany their songs.

Explain why Bilbo lets out a horrible shriek and begins to shake like jelly.

What does Gandalf threaten to do if the assembled dwarves refuse to accept

his choice of Bilbo Baggins as the fourteenth man for their expedition?

According to Thorin what had happened to his family's wealth?


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Chapter Two-- Roast Mutton (they begin the adventure with ponies, Bilbo spots 3

trolls to which he tries to steal his wallet. He manages to get away but then the

dwarfs get caught. The trolls argue so much they manage to all escape).

What evidence is there that Bilbo Baggins hasn't just been dreaming about a

party?

What indication is there in the note left by Thorin and Company that the

adventure or quest may prove to be perilous for Bilbo?

Who do the dwarves notice has gone missing?

Explain what happens to the dwarves as they come to Bilbo's aid.

How does Gandalf use his powers on Bert and Tom and William?

How did Gandalf finally manage to open the big stone door leading to the

trolls' cave?

What did Gandalf and Thorin each take from the cave?

Chapter Three-- A Short Rest (they finally get a rest at Elronds house elves who

sing and the dwarfs think there a bit silly)

According to Gandalf, what lay hidden somewhere not too far ahead of the

travellers?

Who was Elrond?

What is Durin's Day?

Chapter Four-- Over Hill and Under Hill (bilbos dream comes partly true all there

belongings are taken by the Goblins. The Great Goblins orders them to be

murdered, then he is killed by Gandalf with his sword they all escape. No food or

ponnies. Goblins chase them faster and they know the way better. Thorin and

Galdolf with their torches kill some Goblins. Biblo at end of pack is grabbed and hit

his head).

Explain how the dwarves and the hobbit were able to find their way up the

treacherous mountain.

What did Tolkien mean by a thunder-battle?

Describe what the stone-giants were doing. -

What indication is there that the cave might not be safe?

Summarize Bilbo's dream that evening. crack in cave floor began to sink

Why was it fortunate that Bilbo had accompanied the dwarves into the cave?

What happened when the crack in the wall snapped shut?

Explain how the horses, ponies and donkeys all disappeared.


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Why were the Great Goblin and many of his soldiers so upset when they saw

Thorin's sword?

Who came to the rescue of the dwarves and what weapon did they use?

What happens to Bilbo at the end of this chapter?

Chapter Five-- Riddles in the Dark Bilbo is lost travels through tunnels then hits

icey water where he meets Gollum Gollum a weird slimy creature plays the riddle

game with Bilbo. Bilbo wins so Gollum is suppose to show Bilbo the way out. Bilbo

finds the ring in his pockets makes him invisible which comes in handy when he

needs to escape from the Goblins.

Why was Bilbo so frightened when he regained consciousness?

What does Bilbo find as he crawls blindly along the floor of the tunnel?

Why was Bilbo comforted by his dagger or small sword?

How was Bilbo able to see in the darkness?

Why was Bilbo reluctant to wade in the water?

Who is Gollum and where does he live?

Explain the power of Gollum's ring.

Why did Gollum hurry right past Bilbo?

Explain how Gollum unexpectedly aids the hobbit in his escape.

Why are the goblins reluctant to pursue Bilbo Baggins once he is outside?

Chapter Six-- Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire still lost Bilbo finally runs into his

crew. Still invisible with his ring on he listens to his group talk about him then he

surprises them. Start to travel on then run into the Wargs- they ran up the trees to

escape and meet the Eagles. They throw fire on the wolfs. The goblins turn up and

laughed. The eagles then swept in to carry all the dwarfs away. They eat and have a

good sleep.

What did Bilbo Baggins intend to do if he was unable to find Gandalf or the

dwarves?

What did the dwarves want to do when there was no sign of Bilbo?

How might you use the power of the golden ring if you possessed it?

Why did Gandalf encourage the adventurers to hurry on their way?

What noise did they hear as they stepped into the clearing?

Why would the ring not protect Bilbo from the wolves (Wargs)?

Who helped Bilbo escape into the tree?


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Why did the wolves alert the goblins to the adventurers who are hiding in the

trees?

Who rescued the party of adventurers from their perilous position in the trees?

Chapter Seven-- Queer Lodgings The eagles drop the group off. Gandalf tells them

he will be leaving them. Introduces them to Beorn to help them with directions etc.

They swapped stories and stayed for a few nights. Beorn hated goblins and was very

fierce he laughed that they had killed the head goblin anf wolf. Beorn gave them

ponies and plenty of food and sent them on their way. They say goodbye to Gandolf

Why did Bilbo pinch the eagle?

What announcement caused the dwarves to moan and Bilbo to weep?

According to Gandalf what are two possibilities explaining the origin of Beorn?

How does Gandalf prove himself to be a great manipulator when he is talking

to Beorn?

What information did Beorn glean in his travels to the wolf-glade?

What gruesome sight did Beorn reveal to the adventurers when asked by Bilbo

what had happened to the captured wolf and goblin? Cut there heads off put

them out the front

What warning does Beorn give the travellers about proceeding through

Mirkwood?

What shadowy form did Bilbo think he had seen on the third evening of their

journey?

What were Gandalf's final cautionary words as he bade farewell to the

dwarves and Bilbo?

Chapter Eight-- Flies and Spiders travel along in the thick forest running low on

supplies and come across a boat bombur falls out plan doesnt work. See light and

fire continue to be hungry. Get into spider battle where Bilbo uses his ring. spiders

tried to eat Bombur. Thorin is captuered.

Why were the travellers unable to cross over the stream by bridge?

Describe what happened to Bombur as he was about to step into the boat.

Explain how Bombur's unfortunate incident slowed their travels.

Explain why Bilbo and the dwarves strayed from the path.

What did Bilbo discover was happening to him when he awoke?

Explain the transformation of Bilbo Baggins' character as he renames his

sword Sting.


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Why is Bilbo horrified when he stumbles upon the dwarves in a dark part of

the Mirkwood forest?

Explain why Bilbo was so adroit at throwing stones.

Summarize Bilbo's rescue of the dwarves.

What do the dwarves discover when they take a headcount?

Chapter Nine-- Barrels Out of Bond the rest of the dwarfs surrended except Bilbo as

he put his ring on. Bilbo goes into the palace via the creek back entrance and

resuces all the dwarfs. They head to the river and climbed into a barrel and travel

on the river for a long time.

Where did the Wood-elves take their captives?

How did the dwarves react to their interrogation by the Elvenking?

What does the Elvenking order his men to do?

How did Bilbo learn that Thorin was being kept captive in the dungeon?

Who played a key role in the escape of the dwarves from prison?

Briefly describe their final departure from the palace.

Chapter Ten-- A Warm Welcomethe towns people are very nice feed them and

provide bedding. Sent them on their way with ponies and plenty of provisions.

Describe the scene as Bilbo approaches the region where the trees ended.

Describe the strange town at the mouth of the Forest River.

What strange creatures inhabited the town?

Why did the guards at Lake-town not keep a very careful watch?

Why were the raft-men elves so astonished at the appearance of the dwarves?

Why does the Master relinquish his own great chair to Thorin despite the fact

that he is not completely convinced that the dwarf is who he claims to be?

How appropriate is the title of this chapter?

Who was the only person thoroughly unhappy the day of the departure? Bilbo

Chapter Eleven-- On the Doorstep they took a break and found a crack in the rock

worked out how to open it

Why did the men of the town refuse to stay overnight where the dwarves

disembarked?

Describe their surroundings as the adventurers moved nearer to the Mountain.

Which dwarf informs Bilbo that he was in the Dale the day the Dragon

attacked?


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What did Bilbo and his companions see on their scouting expedition?

Explain how Bilbo begins to take a leadership role in their quest.

Chapter Twelve-- Inside Information Bilbo managed to get into the cave and see

Smaug and the treasure.Bilbo began talking with the dragon. He laughed at him

because he wanted to know how he intended to get the gold out of the mountain

and how to get it passed the lake men etc. Smaug gets angry rock goes everywhere

and they get stuck

What took away Bilbo's breath?

Describe the dragon.

What did Bilbo carry back to the dwarves?

How do we know that Smaug kept close tabs on his treasure?

What analogy does the author use when describing the dragon's rage?

What indication is there that Bilbo is turning into a real leader?

What can no dragon resist?

What was Bilbo pleased to see when he tricked the dragon into displaying his

underside?

Why does Bilbo regret his comment about the Barrel-rider to Smaug?

Why does Bilbo throw a stone at the thrush?

How did the band of adventurers become trapped in the Mountain?

Chapter Thirteen-- Not at Home they manage to escape and start making there

way away from the mountain Smaug nowhere to be seen.

Explain the significance of the title of this chapter.

Why do the dwarves finally relent and make their way down the dark tunnel to

Smaug's lair?

What does Bilbo confiscate from the mound of treasure?

How does Tolkien use the treasure to portray the dwarves in a negative light?

What does Thorin offer Baggins as a reward for his assistance? jacket

In addition to the gems and gold, what else did the dwarves confiscate?

Why did Thorin offer to lead the group of adventurers to the Front Gate?

Chapter Fourteen-- Fire and Water

How do the townspeople taking a stroll on the quays, interpret the flickering

light at the northern end of the lake?

Conduct your own research to discover what a bard was.


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How do the townspeople react to the initial warnings from the Bard?

What important role does the thrush play in the demise of the dragon?

Why does the Master grind his chattering teeth?

How does the Master redirect the crowds anger?

What did the Elvenking think had happened to Thorin and the dwarves when

he received news of Smaug's death?

Who came to the Bard's assistance thus enabling the townspeople to survive

the approaching winter?

Chapter Fifteen-- The Gathering of the Clouds

Why would the presence of carrion birds suggest that a battle is imminent?

Who is Roac?

What news does Roac bring to the dwarves?

What course of action did Thorin choose after hearing the news?

How does the Bard justify his claim and also that of his men to Smaug's

treasure?

What conditions did Thorin insist on before he would negotiate any terms of

settlement with the Bard?

Chapter Sixteen-- A Thief in the Night

What does Thorin vow to do to anyone who withholds the Arkenstone?

Who was the "thief in the night"?

How was Bilbo able to escape?

Why did Bilbo give the Arkenstone to the Bard?

Who delights Bilbo with his presence just as the hobbit is preparing to depart

the camp for his return to the Mountain?

Chapter Seventeen-- The Clouds Burst

How does Bilbo defend himself against Thorin's accusation that he has stolen

the Arkenstone?

Why were Dain's people refused entry to the Mountain?

Why did the dwarf attack against the Bard and the Elvenking end as quickly as

it had begun?

What role does the hobbit play in this fierce battle?

What happens to Bilbo at the end of this chapter?


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Chapter Eighteen-- The Return Journey

Who has sent a man in search of Bilbo?

Who has been mortally wounded?

What protagonist from earlier in the story reappears to do battle with the

forces of evil?

Describe Thorin's final resting place.

How do we know that Bilbo was well guided and well guarded on his way

home?

Chapter Nineteen-- The Last Stage

Explain why Gandalf had to leave the party of adventurers near Mirkwood?

What did Gandalf and Bilbo do with the troll's gold?

Explain the commotion that Bilbo discovers as he arrives at his home.

Gandalf tells Bilbo he is not the hobbit he once used to be. Do you agree or

disagree? Defend your response.

How does Bilbo Baggins still make use of his magic ring?

Section A whilst reading activities(responses should be written in fullsentences and the TEL process should be used) All questions need to be

answered.

11. What indication is there that Thorin is the leader of the dwarves?

12. Explain the humour in the expression, "I . . . cook better than I cook."

13. Explain moon letters.

14. Explain the basic rules of the riddle game.

15. Explain the significance of the title of the chapter Out of the Frying-Pan

into the Fire.

16. How did the Elvenking respond to the news of the dwarves' plans to slay

the dragon, Smaug, and capture his treasure.

17. How does Bilbo finally unlock the riddle and the secret door?

18. How did the dwarves respond when Bilbo asked for volunteers to

accompany him into the Mountain?

19. How does the Bard save the day?

20. What is the "gleam in the gloom" and how does it turn the tide of the

battle?

Criteria for whist reading activities

Very High Med Low Very Not


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High Low Shown

Understanding of the events,characters, themes and issues of thenovelUse of detail and examples whereappropriate

Mechanics of language punctuation, spelling, grammar etcAdherence to presentationguidelinesCompletion of all activitiesComments

Section B novel summary Select and complete 1 of the activities below

1. Pretend you are Bilbo and begin to keep a diary of your adventures. Make an

entry at the end of each chapter. You may wish to add maps and illustrations.

2. Create a board game of the adventures of Bilbo, highlighting places and

characters he meets along the way.

3. Recreate your own map similar to the one at the beginning of the

book. Include some rune characters.

Criteria for novel summary activities

VeryHigh

High Med Low VeryLow

NotShown

Understanding of the events,characters, themes and issues of thenovelUse of detail and examples where

appropriateAdherence to presentationguidelinesCreativity originalityComments

Section C oral presentation - Select and complete 1 of the activitiesbelow

1. Write a short script of a conversation between two of the main characters; for

example, Bilbo and Thorin and act it out in front of your classmates.


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2. Pretend you are one of the characters in the novel and allow yourself to be

interviewed by your classmates.

3. With some of your classmates act out a scene from the novel.

Criteria for oral presentation

VeryHigh High Med Low VeryLow NotShown

You showed evidence of preparationfor the presentation (notes, props,evidence of rehearsal)Your presentation was engaging forthe audience, ie speaking clearly,eye contact and effective use ofbody languageThe presentation demonstrated an

understanding of the themes andissues in the novelYour presentation was long enoughListening to other presentations withrespectComments

Section D extended text response. Selecttwo of the following (responses

should be between 150-250 words foreach response using TEL process)

1. Pretend you are either a dwarf or a troll and write a letter to J.R.R. Tolkien

commenting on his novel, The Hobbit.

2. Explain the expression, "I may be a burglar. . . but I am an honest

one". Explain the phrase, "Honour amongst thieves".

3. Is stealing always wrong? Defend your answer.4. Are the dwarves basically good or basically evil? Write a short essay

defending your position.

5. Write a book review about what you enjoyed about the book and what you

have learned from it. Select the media source the review will be published in

(ie Bendigo Weekly, Herald Sun) ensure your review caters to the audience

and a rating is given.

6. Outline the qualities of a leader. Select two characters from the novel. Using

the various leadership traits discussed in the brainstorming session, compare

and contrast their leadership abilities. Characters might include: the

Elvenking, the Hobbit, Thorin, Gandalf, and the Master


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7. Provide examples as to how Gandalf was able to manipulate various

characters in the novel.

Criteria for extended writing tasks

VeryHigh


NotShow

nUnderstanding of the themes andissues of the text (depth ofknowledge and contention)Spelling and expression (evidence ofproofreading and appropriatelanguage)Effective use of paragraphingUse of TEEL format (withinparagraphs)

Responses were of a satisfactorylengthComments

Section E creativity - Select and complete 1 of the activities below

1. Create your own character for The Hobbit and discuss how you would

introduce them to the novel.

2. Compose your own poem about the novel and illustrate it.

3. Write a new ending or add a new chapter to the novel.

4. Create a poster that promotes the novel. Make sure your poster is colourful

yet simple.

5. Write and perform with some of your classmates a song that tells the story

from the perspective of one of the characters. Be sure to employ a variety of

instruments.

6. Pretend that you wish to create a fan club for Tolkien's works. Create a web

site outlining why you admire Tolkien's books.

7. Tolkien composed songs and verses for the creatures of Middle-earth to sing.

Choose an event from the novel, such as the Battle of Five Armies or Bilbo's

fight with the spiders, and write a verse based on the event. Add music,

prerecorded or original.

Criteria for creative writing tasks


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VeryHigh


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Understanding of the events,characters, themes and issues of thenovelUse of detail and examples where

appropriateMeeting the criteria of the questionCreativity originalityComments

Section F research - Select and complete 1 of the activities below (ensure

to reference your work including books and websites used listed in alphabetical

order)

1. Research information on trolls, dwarves, and wizards. Provide illustrations.

2. Compare and contrast The Hobbit with other works of fantasy. Use both

ancient and contemporary works of literature. Is there a particular age group

to whom the fantasy genre appeals? Explain.

3. Research how messages are encrypted and deciphered. Invent your own code

for sending secret messages and see if any of your classmates can break the

code. Find rune fonts on the net and download them to your own

computer. Write a short note or letter to your classmates and see if they are

able to decipher it. They may be downloaded in a zip file. Microsoft Word

Programs use .ttf (true type fonts). Check with someone knowledgeable about

computer software before installing the fonts although they are usually

installed in the Fonts subfolder located in the Windows folder.

4. Tolkien has the trolls speaking with a Cockney accent. Research Cockney

Rhyming Slang and give some examples. Discuss why rhyming slang was

used and invent some of your own rhyming slang.

5. Write a short biography on J.R.R. Tolkien.

Criteria for research writing tasks

VeryHigh


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Researching


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Use of detail and examples whereappropriateMeeting the criteria of the questionA variety of references used & listedComments

Class activity

Debate the following statement with your classmates. Fantasy is a waste of time

for most teenagers and adults. Fictional literature should for the most part be

limited to children below the age of 12 as it serves little purpose other than to

entertain. At the conclusion of the debate, conduct a vote and announce the

results.

Extension Activities

1. Do some research into Norse or Greek mythology. What elements do the

various myths share with the Middle-earth ofThe Hobbit?

2. Explain what happens between Bard and the Master of Esgaroth after Smaug's

death. Are there examples in contemporary world politics that reflect the

dynamics of this situation?

Criteria for extension task

VeryHigh


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Developing an argument aboutcomplex ideas, issues and themes

Depth of knowledge of the theme orissueDemonstrating a detailed and deepunderstanding of the theme or issueExpression, spelling and punctuation(correct grammar, clarity of writing)Presentation (following thePresentation Guidelines)Comments
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Spelling word lists

1. Vocabulary: porthole, belladonna, absurd, discreet, scuttling, flummoxed,

wretched, parlour, kindling, fetch, fender, audacious, conspirator,

remuneration, obstinately, reverence, necromancer

2. Vocabulary: trifle, outlandish, fluster, mantelpiece, defrayed, esteemed,

paraphernalia, ambled, obliged, cavalcade, primly, mutton, spits, detest,

plunder, gnawed, trolls, stooped, suffocated, scabbards, sheath, larder,

provisions, incantations, replenishing

3. Vocabulary: forded, solemn, dwelling, ravine, drowsy, faggots, reeking,

bannocks, folley, parapet, bridle, palpitating, gruesome, ancestors, venerable,

hoard, remnants, cleave, vexed, cunning, crescent

4. Vocabulary: deceptions, infested, astray, splinters, guffawing, drenched,

tinder, flint, jammering, rummaged, ingenious, devices, grudge, hospitable,

hordes, scurrying

5. Vocabulary: groped, breeches, dagger, glimmer, subterranean, wade,

slinking, throttled, prowling, wits, morsel, sacred, antiquity, splayed, resolve,

despair, smote, ajar, wedged, giddy

6. Vocabulary: abominable, reputation, shuddered, benighted, nipped,

acquainted, dusk, trudge, thyme, sage, marjoram, intervals, boughs, gladeporter, clamour, devouring, uncanny, lofty, shafts, bracken, bonfire, shrivel,

cinders, talons, borne, tumult, flurry, pale, eyrie, precipice, rendered, yew,

famished

7. Vocabulary: vain, pinnacles, spirals, outpost, plight, appalling, furrier,

plodded, unimpeachable, refuge, heath, perils, veranda, vengeance, gnarled

8. Vocabulary: lichen, ceased, bulbous, taut, falter, venison, lamenting, hart,

baying, hind, fawns, disquieting, eerie, tuppence, parchingly, mirth, revive,pantries, stealthily, loathsome, quoits, infuriate, hobble, fortress, dungeon,

tilling, sternly

9. Vocabulary: haste, beeches, desert, clang, hewn, surly, realm, rouse, riot,

remotest, nimble, ransom, portcullis, vineyards, butler, flagons, potent,

vintage, blundering, adjoining, stowed, stifling, turnkey, casks, jostling, mead,

kine, astride, eddying, pier, snivel, suppressed, commotion, fretted, fend

10. Vocabulary: isles, loomed, dreary, bickerings, alluding, ominous,anxiety, shingles, swirl, promontory, drought, draggled, tassel, squabbled,

tolls, gammers, comrades, vagabond, molesting, waylaid, enmity, quays,

thronged, obscure, pampered, inspired, fortnight, gratitude, circuitous


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11. Vocabulary: disembarked, desolate, laden, slanting, spur, bleak, barren,

waning, lair, vapour, quest, pondering, marauding, toiled, midday, lintel,

threshold, implored, fragments, mishap, slender, reigned, crannies, enclosure,

trill

12. Vocabulary: debated, chorus, treacherous, wisps, slumber, coiled, mail,

vessels, belched, smouldering, guardian, lust, cowered, draught, cringing,

dignity, scorched, perplexed, wrath, whiff, drooping, lore, flattered, sneered,

scoffed, antiquated, skulking, roving, grievous, hither, cartage, wily,

devastating, gloated, tenfold, flawless, spouted, ghastly, marrow, proverb,

dubious, mythical, stratagems, prod, gilded, smithereens

13. Vocabulary: tinged, pallid, wavering, timidly, swooped, fleeting,

rekindled, mound, brim, studded, bewitchment, hailed, gaping, adornments,

mouldered, furtive, tattered, fluttering, charred, channel, sobered, prosperity,

steeple, dominion, perpetually

14. Vocabulary: blotted, forging, hotfoot, prophecies, rippled, foiled,

quench, twanging, archers, foes, ablaze, thatched, hindered, descendant,

foreleg, barb, waxing, mournful, slain, valour, eminent, benefactors, deposed,

ample, recompense, widows, orphans, scowled, contrived, carcase, array

15. Vocabulary: carrion, afoot, perched, decrepit, croaked, alighted, abroad,

caper, fortifying, quarriers, yore, parley, heir, kindred, succoured, repent,

sires, quivering, truce

16. Vocabulary: avenged, siege, spluttering, sentinels, deduct, betraying,

thrice, escort

17. Vocabulary: embassy, idle, heirloom, league, literally, disposed, forbear,

redeem, deceit, wary, hauberk, mesh, mattocks, plaited, encircle, astir, tarry,

reconciliation, colonies, assault, sufficient summon, multitude, vanguard, feint,

onslaught, heedless, scimitars, vampire, levers, restrain, stricken, hideous,

corpses, hemmed, hurtling, helm

18. Vocabulary: notched, hoarse, wept, sorrow, dislodged, bore, fray,

fugitives, perished, captivity, mortal, restored, overthrown, abode, hospitality,

gravely, Yule-tide

19. Vocabulary: brink, cherish, hearth, gloaming, banished, lullaby, auction,

affection, memoirs, refounded

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