Being Brave in Fantastic Worlds

The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien:
Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.
 
Learning Objectives:

• Students will interpret, analyze, and evaluate what they read.

• Students will participate in meaningful discussions, enabling them to speak clearly and effectively on numerous topics and themes found within the text.

• Students will use knowledge of prefixes, root words, and suffixes to assist them in understanding vocabulary.

• Students will have the opportunity to present on a theme, topic, character, setting, or idea presented in the text.

• Students will identify and apply literary and informational elements to the text.

• Students will analyze a text’s form of structure and comprehend word meaning and phrases.

• Students will be able to evaluate a text using background information.

• Recommended for: Ages 11+ / Grades 6-7
• Instructor: Mrs. Eve Babb
• Day and Time: Wednesdays, 12:45 - 1:45 PM ET
• Duration: 4 classes
• Dates: January 10 - 31, 2024
• Required Materials:
  • The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien

 
Eve Babb's teaching style: hands-on activities, storytelling, problem-solving activities, group discussion, explore different cultures
 
Student & Parent Reviews:

• Ms. Eve is so nice and I really like having class with her. I loved making a paper bunny and learning how to write my own story. —Johnny, student
• I am so glad that my son had Mrs. Eve as a teacher. She does a wonderful job making sure all of her students get involved and she really helps her students understand the literary themes. —Evelyn, parent
• She is a delightful teacher! I am so happy with everything my kid has learned from her. She does a great job making sure that every student is heard and participates. Bethany, parent