The Hobbit Chapters 4 & 5

Read chapters 4 & 5 with these words and discussion questions in mind:

Vocabulary

Gnash
Deception
Ingenious
Shirk
Subterranean
Unbeknown
Flummoxed
Antiquity

Discussion Questions:

Why isn’t Gandalf captured?

What does Tolkien tell us about goblins? Why do you think he does not give specific details about their appearance? Discuss what you think goblins look like, and explain which details in the book give you that idea.

Why is it good that Bilbo lost his matches?

How are Bilbo and Gollum alike? Can you call Gollum evil?

The Hobbit - Chapters 2 & 3

Read chapters 2 and 3 keeping in mind the words and discussion questions below:

Vocabulary:

esteemed

paraphernalia

applicable

drear 

glade 

faggot (not the derogatory definition)

bannock 

palpitating 

cleave 

Discussion Questions:

What are the terms of Bilbo’s contract? Do you think they are fair terms?

How is Bilbo caught? What lesson do you think he should learn as a result of his capture?

Why is Rivendell hard to find?

What important discovery does Elrond make regarding Thorin’s map? What does it suggest about Thorin that he owns the map for years and never notices what Elrond notices right away?

When is Durin’s Day? What is significant about this day as it relates to Bilbo’s quest?

The Hobbit - Chapter 1

There will be a Chapter 1 quiz tomorrow, January 6. Keep in mind the following information:

Vocabulary:

audacious

rune 

abreast 

legendary 

obstinately 

prudent 

remuneration 

necromancer

Discussion Questions:

What is an adventure? Is it something that happens, or is it the way we react to what happens?

What does the word hobbit make you think of?

Explain all the meanings of good morning in the following passage:

"Good morning!" said Bilbo, and he meant it. The sun was shining, and the grass was very green. But Gandalf looked at him from under long bushy eyebrows that stuck out further than the brim of his shady hat. "What do you mean?" be said. "Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that it is a good morning whether I want not; or that you feel good this morning; or that it is a morning to be good on?" 

THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES FILM VIEWING

Since we are reading The Hobbit, it would be nice if students got together to watch the 3rd and final film. Remember, some of your fellow students may have difficulty going (either paying for a ticket or having a ride), so consider making new friends and finding yourself in the holiday spirit. Tickets are already on sale. Since it is reserved seating, the sooner you get them, the better :) WHAT: THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES WHEN: 3:25 PM | Friday, December 19, 2014 HFR RealD 3D WHERE:

CINEMARK MOVIE BISTRO - EDINBURG 2001 W Trenton, Suite 116  Edinburg , TX 78539 956-631-3990  1080@cinemark.com

Questions Due this Friday

Sadly I am being used for testing; therefore I will not be with you for the rest of the week :(

Please read the poems "On Her loving Equally" and "Written at the Close of Spring" (pg. 700-704) and answer the 10 multiple choice questions that can be found in our class folder.

In Addition, read the essay "A Vindication of the Rights of Women" (pg. 718-726) and answer multiple choice questions 1-5 and short answer questions 11-12.

If you are going to answer them on paper, put all of the answers on the same paper.
If you are emailing it to me, label the subject THE RISE OF WOMEN WRITERS.

Questions on A Modest Proposal

Directions: Recall the ideas presented in Swift’s satirical essay. Then answer each question in one or two sentences.

   1.  According to Swift’s essay, why do many women in Ireland become beggars?

   2.  How does Swift propose to make children “sound, useful members of the commonwealth”?

   3.  What reason does Swift give for not aiming his proposal at teenagers or the elderly?

   4.  Swift lists several alternative proposals that are based on common sense, fairness and decency. What reasons does Swift give for refusing to discuss these alternatives?

   5.  Swift challenges politicians who dislike his proposal to ask the poor how they feel about it. What does Swift suggest the poor would say?

Unit 3: The Restoration and the 18th Century 1660-1798

We learned about The Age of Reason, social observations and the rise of women writers that occurred and played a part in the development of British Literature.

Homework

Read Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal. We will begin discussing satire and related social commentary. It can be found in our class folder (unit 3)