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THE HOBBIT

A Comprehensive Webquest for Cass Lake-Bena H.S. students. Design by: Ron Kjensmo

Introduction:

Imagine, you’re a Hobbit, you think adventure is a nasty, disturbing and uncomfortable thing. Then one day, thirteen dwarves and a wizard enter your home unexpectedly and persuade you to go on a long, dangerous adventure with them. Such is true of Bilbo Baggins, the main character in “The Hobbit”, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Join Bilbo on this exciting adventure full of dragons, treasure, trolls, and wizards. A world where fantasy meets reality, and treasure is the ultimate goal! -by Nathan and Andrew of The Hobbit Site

Task:

You will learn about all the characters in “The Hobbit”. As you learn about these characters, you will do research on one of the main characters. The research will include what part the character played in the book, why the character was important and how the character developed (changed) throughout the story. You will also write a comprehensive summary of the entire story and a persuasive evaluation of the novel’s merit (was it entertaining, why?). After completing these three essays, you will complete a short quiz on the last link and work in cooperative groups to complete a “Life-Size Character” project.

Process for Webquest I (Essay One / Character Analysis) :

Click this first link http://www.gradesaver.com/ClassicNotes/Titles/hobbit/charlist.html to find a list of characters of the book. After reading about all the characters, choose one (1) character to further research and then search for more information on your chosen character. For more information on your chosen character try clicking on these links : http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hobbit/canalysis.html and http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hobbit/characters.html Take Notes! You will not be allowed to print all this information! You will need to know (1) what part the character played in the book, (2) why the character was important and (3) how the character developed (changed) throughout the story. More helpful links: http://www.theonering.net/movie/char/bilbo.html At the bottom of this site are two bars that read : “The Fellowship” and “The Rest”. Clicking on these will provide you with a Biography on other Hobbit Characters.

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hobbit/canalysis.html This site provides you with an analysis and an in-depth analysis for the major characters and their development throughout the story..

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hobbit/themes.html This site provides excellent information on how the character developed (changed) throughout the story

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hobbit/facts.html This site provides you with a short explanation of all the important components of the story. http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hobbit/study.html This site provides you with an outstanding, brief explanation of the major characters’ personality and development. Note as much information about this character as you can, the more you have, the better your grade`

Process for Webquest II (Essay Two / Summary) : Click this first link http://www.gradesaver.com/ClassicNotes/Titles/hobbit/shortsumm.html to find a summary of the entire story. For more information on the story’s events, try clicking on these links : http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hobbit/summary.html and http://www.gradesaver.com/ClassicNotes/Titles/hobbit/fullsumm.html and http://www.bookrags.com/notes/hob/SUM.htm Take Notes! Use a pen and paper to write down the information! You will not be allowed to print all this information! You will need to know (1) what happened in the beginning of the book, (2) happened in the middle of the story and (3) what happened in the end of the book. Make sure your summary includes all the major events that occurred in the story. Note as much information about the story as you can, the more important events you describe, the better your grade. Process for Webquest III (Essay Three /Evaluation): Click this first link : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/0345339681/ref=cm_rev_sort/103-2992249-5263861?customer-reviews.sort_by=-HelpfulVotes&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&x=11&y=15 to find reviews of the story. In the box that has “Show” on the left and “GO!” on the right, make sure the words “Most Helpful First” are in the window of the box. Read, at least, 7 or 8 of the reviews. Also, search this page for other reviews. For more information on the story’s events, try clicking on these links : http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hobbit/study.html The answers to the questions on this site should give you some great ideas for an essay. http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hobbit/themes.html If you want an A++ use the information on this page to write an essay that explains the beautiful use of “Themes, Motifs and Symbols” in The Hobbit. Take Notes! Use a pen and paper to write down the information! You will not be allowed to print all this information! You will need to have (3) three intelligent reasons why this book was or was not entertaining. Each of your three reasons will need to have two specific examples (Quotes) taken directly from the book to illustrate the reason cited. Note as much information about the story as you can, the more specific reasons you provide, the better your grade.

Process for Webquest IV (Quiz) : Next you will be taking an online quiz using the information you have read. Click on this link http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hobbit/quiz.html and complete the quiz. Use the any of the sites to find the answers to questions that you don’t know. When you finish, click on the “submit” box and show your score to the teacher

Process for Webquest V (Life-Size Character Project) :

Click this first to find a http://www.theonering.net/movie/char/bilbo.html physical description of your character. For more information on your chosen character try clicking on this link : http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hobbit/characters.html The following link has pictures from the movie, just press the “next” or “previous” words icons to view different pictures. http://www.theonering.net/scrapbook/view/394 This site has art work you can view http://www.mi.uib.no/~respl/tolkien/ just click on “Art” and select what year you want to see. Finally, this last site has the actual written story with helpful side suggestions. http://www.bookrags.com/notes/hob/PART1.htm Take Notes! Use a pen and paper to write down the information! You will not be allowed to print all this information! The sites above have everything you will need to complete the Life-Size Character Project.

You will need to know (1) Character’s Voice--dialogue that illustrates the character’s personality, (2) Character’s Actions—things the character does that reveal what he/she/it is like (Brave, Mean, Honest, etc.), (3) Character’s Appearance—describe the character physically, (4) Character’s Thoughts and Feelings—descriptions of what the character is thinking and feeling, (5) Style of Dress—what clothes does the character wear and what personal objects does he/she/it carry.

Note as much information about the story as you can, the more detailed descriptions of the character you provide, the better your grade.

Conclusion :

Hopefully the journey you took was filled with adventure, and you found out a lot about J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel, The Hobbit. Try to remember all you’ve learned, because you’ll never know when someone will come to you, and bring you along on a grand adventure. Until that time, have fun, and watch out for dragons! -by Nathan and Andrew of The Hobbit Site

The following pages need to be printed on paper. The “Information Collection Sheets” will hold all the notes needed to complete the three essays and the “Essay Outlines” will be used to write the rough drafts of the three essays.

Information Collection Sheet for the Character Analysis Essay

Note as much information about this character as you can, the more you have, the better your grade

(1) What part did the character play in the book: Also make a list of the other characters in the book

(2) Why was the character important: (3) How did the character develop (change) throughout the story.

Character Analysis Essay (The Hobbit)

Title of your Essay: ____________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 1

(Introduction Paragraph)

The first paragraph, the introduction paragraph, should begin with, at least, three sentences (that means you can use more) that briefly describe the many different characters in the novel. The last sentence, the thesis statement, will then introduce the main topics.

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why the character was important and how the character developed throughout the story.

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Paragraph 2 Explanation of the first main idea -- the second paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that names the first main idea : (1) what part the character played in the book. This should be followed by 5 - 8 sentences that explain what part the character played in the book.

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Paragraph 3 Explanation of the second main idea -- the third paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that names the second main idea : (2) why the character was important. This should be followed by 8 - 10 sentences that explain why the character was important.

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Paragraph 4 Explanation of the third main idea -- the fourth paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that names the third main idea : (3) How the character developed (changed) through out the story. This should be followed by 10 - 15 sentences that explain how the character changed in the story.

Topic sentence: ______________________________________________________________________ Names how the character developed through out the story

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Paragraph 5 (Conclusion)

The conclusion should consist of a brief, short summary of all the ideas stated earlier in the essay. More simply, it’s a mirror reflection of the introduction : “This was the part the character played in the book, why the character was important and how the character developed

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Information Collection Sheet for the Summary Essay


(1) Major events that occurred in the beginning of the story (chapters 1 – 5) : (2) The middle of the story (chapters 6 – 10) : (3) Major events at the end of the novel (chapters 11 – 19) :

Summary Essay (The Hobbit)



The first paragraph, the introduction paragraph, should begin with, at least, three sentences (that means you can use more) that briefly summarize the more major events in the novel. The last sentence, the thesis statement, will then introduce the main topics.

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Paragraph 2 Explanation of the first main idea -- the second paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that names the first main idea : (1) What major event(s) occurred in the beginning of the book. This should be followed by 8 - 10 sentences that explain the major events that occurred in chapters 1 – 5.

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Explanation of the second main idea -- the third paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that names the second main idea : (2) What major event(s) occurred in the middle of the book. This should be followed by 8 - 10 sentences that explain what important events happened in chapters 6 - 10

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Paragraph 4 Explanation of the third main idea -- the fourth paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that names the third main idea : (3) What major event(s) occurred in the end of the book,. This should be followed by 10 - 15 sentences that explain what happened in chapters 11 - 19.

Topic sentence: ______________________________________________________________________ Names what happened in chapters 11 - 19.

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The conclusion should consist of a brief, short summary of all the ideas stated earlier in the essay. More simply, it’s a mirror reflection of the introduction : These are the major events that occurred in the beginning of the story (chapters 1 – 5), the middle of the story (chapters 6 – 10),and the end of the novel (chapters 11 – 19).

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Information Collection Sheet for the Evaluation Essay


(1) Reason “one” why The Hobbit was/was not an entertaining story : Example or Quote that illustrates your first reason: Example or Quote that illustrates your first reason: (2) Reason “two” why The Hobbit was/was not an entertaining story : Example or Quote that illustrates your second reason: Example or Quote that illustrates your second reason: (3) Reason “three” why The Hobbit was/was not an entertaining story : Example or Quote that illustrates your third reason: Example or Quote that illustrates your third reason: Example or Quote that illustrates your third reason:

Evaluation Essay (The Hobbit)



The first paragraph, the introduction paragraph, should begin with, at least, three sentences (that means you can use more) that briefly describe the many different characters and the many different events in the novel. The last sentence, the thesis statement, will then introduce the main topics.

_____________________________________________________________________________________ Describe the different events and characters in the novel…

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ The last sentence of this first paragraph, the thesis statement, should list the 3 main ideas you’ll be discussing : “Because of (reason one), (reason two), and (reason three) The Hobbit was/was not an entertaining story.”

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Paragraph 2 Explanation of the first main idea -- the second paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that names the first main idea : (1) “Because of (reason one) The Hobbit was/was not an entertaining story.”. This should be followed by 8 - 10 sentences that explain why The Hobbit was/was not an entertaining story according to your first reason.

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Paragraph 3 Explanation of the second main idea -- the third paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that names the second main idea : (2) “Because of (reason two) The Hobbit was/was not an entertaining story.”. . This should be followed by 8 - 10 sentences that explain why The Hobbit was/was not an entertaining story according to your second reason

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Explanation of the third main idea -- the fourth paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that names the third main idea : (3) “Because of (reason three) The Hobbit was/was not an entertaining story.”. . This should be followed by 8 - 10 sentences that explain why The Hobbit was/was not an entertaining story according to your third reason.

Topic sentence: ______________________________________________________________________ Names why The Hobbit was/was not an entertaining story

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The conclusion should consist of a brief, short summary of all the ideas stated earlier in the essay. More simply, it’s a mirror reflection of the introduction : “Because of (reason one), (reason two), and (reason three) The Hobbit was/was not an entertaining story.”

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Life-Size Character Analysis

Objectives: To analyze a character and create a visual representation of the character.

Time: Three to four 40 minute class periods.

Materials: Large sheets of butcher paper 5’ or 6’ feet long, construction paper, markers and crayons, rulers, scissors. Glue sticks.

Step-by-step:

1. Assign groups and have each group choose a character from the novel they are reading.

2. Number group members 1 to 4 and tell them to assume the following group roles:

1. Character’s Voice: look for examples of the characters speech that reveal important information about him or her. Record at least two direct quotes. Beneath each quote, record what you think the characters words say about him or her.

2. Character’s Deeds: search for passages that show something the character does. Write at least two examples of the characters actions. Use direct quotes, or state what the character does in your own words. Beneath each statement record what you think the characters actions reveal about him or her.

3. Character’s looks: Find passages that describe the characters appearance. If you can not find a direct quote, write what you think the character looks like and why you picture the character this way. Include information about the characters hair color, eye color, age, height, clothing style and distinguishing features. Draw a sketch of the character.

4. Character’s thoughts and feelings: Find descriptions of the characters thoughts and feelings. Record at least two passages that show what’s inside the characters mind and heart. Beneath each quote record what you learn about the character by examining his or her thoughts or feelings.

3. Next, a volunteer lies down in the middle of the butcher paper to be traced. After the tracing is completed, group members outline the shape in black marker and erase any pencil marks.

4. Working cooperatively, students add clothes and facial features to the “body” to portray the character studied. They may work from the sketch drawn by the “Character’s Looks” group member.

5. Students neatly write the information they found in their assigned roles (Character’s: voice, deeds, looks,

thoughts and feelings) on colored paper, cut them out in creative shapes and glue them onto the butcher paper.

6. Each group introduces its life-size character to the class. The class then compares and contrasts the various characters.

1. Character’s Voice: examples of the characters speech that reveal important information about him/her/it. Record at least two direct quotes. Beneath each quote, record what you think the characters words say about him or her:

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What does this reveal about the character:

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2. Character’s Deeds (part one) : search for passages that show something the character does. Write at least two examples of the characters actions. Use direct quotes, or state what the character does in your own words. Beneath each statement record what you think the characters actions reveal about him or her or it.

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2. Character’s Deeds (part two) : search for passages that show something the character does. Write at least two examples of the characters actions. Use direct quotes, or state what the character does in your own words. Beneath each statement record what you think the character’s actions reveal about him her.

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3. Character’s looks: Find passages that describe the characters appearance. If you can not find a direct quote, write what you think the character looks like and why you picture the character this way. Include information about the characters hair color, eye color, age, height, clothing style and distinguishing features. Draw a sketch of the character.

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Eyes:

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Height:

Clothing style:

Distinguishing features:

Draw a sketch of the character:

4. Character’s thoughts and feelings: Find descriptions of the characters thoughts and feelings. Record at least two passages that show what’s inside the characters mind and heart. Beneath each quote record what you learn about the character by examining his or her thoughts or feelings.

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