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World Literature Independent Reading Project Quarter 1 2009-2010 Note: In order for your book to qualify it must be by an author from a country other than the United States or the United Kingdom OR the primary setting must be outside of the United States or the United Kingdom.


 * Title: The Hobbit
 * Author: J.R.R Tolken
 * Author’s Nationality: British
 * Setting (only list the primary settings): Fantasy World
 * Total Pages:
 * Original Publication Date:
 * If your book is translated, who is the translator? If not translated write “NA”
 * Do you currently have a physical copy of the book?
 * If you do not have a physical copy, how soon can you get one? (Write “NA” if you have a copy.)

1. If you don’t already, obtain a physical copy of the book and bring it to class when instructed. 2. Become an expert on your book by the end of the first quarter. The quarter ends on October 15th, so you have about seven weeks to complete the book. Keep in mind that you will be reading this book in addition to assigned readings for class, so when the homework load is light read your book. This is also the book you should use for KIS Reads. 3. Read actively by taking notes in the book (use Post-its if it’s on loan), and make sure you understand the main conflicts, how the characters develop, and any major themes. 4. At the end of each weak, write a 100-200 word reflection about your reading. Use your notes or post-its for ideas. 5. Your book will be the basis of a writing project at the conclusion of the first quarter, so keep track of the book.
 * Directions:**

How many pages do you need to read per week to be completed by 15 October, 2009? Week 1: 31 August - 4 September: Week 2: 7-11 September: Week 3: 14-18 September: Week 4: 21-25 September: Week 5: 28 September - 2 October: Week 6: 5-9 October: Week 7: 12-15 October: You must be completed with your book by Thursday, 15 October, 2009.
 * Once your selection has been approved, fill out the following:**

How is your World Lit. reading going? Very good. I'm reading the book as much as I can, and I'm on page 52! ****Are you keeping up with your reading plan?** Sort of.. I always read it in KIS Reads, and I read it whenever I get the time. Actually, I've already read it once, but that was a long time ago, so I'm new to this book. But still, I think it's a really fun book. Interesting.. Until now, there was only one conflict, which is the dwarves getting caught by some trolls. Are there any particularly interesting characters? Why? I think that Gandalf is interesting. He disappears and pops out of nowhere. Have you noticed any major themes developing? About to, I think. They're starting to get to the part where the main theme will take place. Do you see any connections between your World Lit book and anything else you have read recently? Not yet. ** //The Hobbit// is a fantasy book, so it's hard to find anything 'similar,' if you get what I mean.
 * Reflection Week 3
 * What do you think about your book so far?**
 * What are the main conflicts?

Podcast Outline
Summary (Introduction) So basically, this story is about Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit that lives in hobbit hole, going on his one and only adventure, which turns out to be a journey to kill a dragon, fight against gnomes and goblins, and get some gold. So, the hobbit is captured, rescued, assaulted, and etc. And then, after all of this, the hobbit goes back to his house and relaxes with a cup of tea.

Body Compare & Contrast of Two Books //Romeo and Juliet, The Hobbit// Similarities: Both of the books have groups that are not friendly with each other, but later end up to unite in peace after someone’s or something’s death. //The Hobbit:// Fantasy story, and the character that dies is a character that is on the “evil” side. //Romeo and Juliet:// Tragedy of love, the characters that die are humans who are not evil at all.

Conclusion: I think this book is a good book to start with for fantasy lovers. Before reading the Lord of the Rings or the Harry Potter series, or even the Eragon series, I think this book is a very interesting and great book for giving a taste of fantasy to readers.

Compare and Contrast Podcast
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