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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 Tolkien
 * Author’s Nationality:British
 * Setting (only list the primary settings): Tolkiens Wilderland
 * Total Pages: 310
 * Original Publication Date: 21st/ September / 1937
 * If your book is translated, who is the translator? If not translated write “NA” J.R.R Tolkien
 * Do you currently have a physical copy of the book? Yes
 * If you do not have a physical copy, how soon can you get one? (Write “NA” if you have a copy.) NA

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: 1~40 Week 2: 7-11 September: 41~81 Week 3: 14-18 September: 42~ 82 Week 4: 21-25 September: 83~123 Week 5: 28 September - 2 October:124~164 Week 6: 5-9 October: 165~205 Week 7: 12-15 October: 206~310 You must be completed with your book by Thursday, 15 October, 2009.
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Book Reflection Week 3

I am currently enjoying my literature book, as the plots and the events that are taking place in the book are getting much more exciting as I progress further throughout the book. It seems as if I already reached the climax point of the book although I still believe that I need to read a few more chapters to reach this point. I am thrilled to have chosen this book, as every single page delivers some sort of message that gives some sort of impact to the story, including the characters in the book and the reader. I believe that I have progressed to read a couple of pages ahead of my goal for week three, but that is okay since I am on the close range. The main conflict(s) is that the crew of the hobbits have to go on a journey to regain the treasures that one of the ancestors of a member once lost. There is currently one individual character I find particularly interesting, who is Bilbo Baggins. Although he seems lazy to remain seated inside his cozy house, he eventually leaves his home to set out on an exciting but dangerous journey. The themes that are illustrated behind the background of this story, is simply to take chances that you get in life and go on expeditions to gain experience of various things in life instead of just sitting back and home and doing nothing. Finally, I see a firm connection between various books. In a way, is connected to the book //__The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle.__ In the beginning of each novels, the main character does is not motivated to do anything but laze off. However, they later play a major role to get up and act in order to survive.

//**Reflection # 2**

//The book is going okay, as I feel the events that are occurring in the book suit my type of personality therefore I think I tend to pace the speed up a bit as the events are getting more exciting. I feel that I am a bit behind on my schedule, but my reading speed has increased since the events that are taking place in the book are reaching above its climax point. The book is starting to develop a major theme, as plenty of fighting as well as actions are involved in this scene. I feel that the book is giving the audience a good time of hooking them up to following the direct details of the book. An exciting conflict is are currently occurring in the book- the that fact that Dragon Smaug, has woken up and flew its way over Lake Town to fight with the people there. Although the army members attempt a shot of shooting the arrows towards the dragon, they do not inflict damage on him. Eventually, Smaug burns up the town before he dies plunged with the arrow inside his heart that was shot my the skill full archer named Bard. The interesting character in this scene, is Bard. It is interesting to see how one single man with exactly one brain just like his other fellow archers can kill a dragon unlike the masses of other archers who attempt to kill dragon but sadly fail. The enrollment relationship between the humans and the elves is a very vivd example of kindness. The elves help out to aid the humans along their journey. Between Romeo and Juliet, Friar Lawrence plays a role that mimics the elves in the book called The Hobbit. This is because in Rome and Juliet, Friar Lawrence tries to help the relationship between Romeo and Juliet grow. He does everything to protect the two couples from being noticed by their families just as the elves help out the humans to make their life easier.

World Lit.Book Outline

//__Summary__

//The Hobbit, is a book where the main character named: Bilbo Baggins, goes on a long and exciting adventure where he encounters various events that include both pleasant and gruesome actions throughout the scenes. Bilbo is a hobbit who is lazy,lavish and pertains a characteristic of a laggard. That is very true and evident in the book as the things he does day in and day out, are quite repetitive. He loves resting at home from sunrise to sunset, or parities with his friends. However, one day he faces the inevitable task to set out on a challenging journey that will test his fate and actions. It is not too easy, as he has to regain the lost treasures of the Thorin. Collaboration, and thorough efforts are needed to overcome the dangerous goblins, wolves, and trolls. He manages to overcome and completes his very task to find his way back and join the gang after he gets lost in the cold, bitter and foggy weather. After the deserving lasting victories and missions, he finally overcomes the dragon 'Smaug' and helps to retain the treasure. He later changes his living style and understands how much this adventure and his peers have taught him.//

__Connection__

//This book shows some interesting- intertwining relations/events with the book called: Romeo and Juliet. Not all the events are related to each of the two books, but the there are a few things that I would like to point out. For example, the growing relationship between Romeo and Juliet as time progresses portrays the growing brave/maturity level of Bilbo Baggins and his own characteristics. Although the genres of these two books are completely different, the two books both illustrate the characters growing emotions and determination to reach for a goal that requires braveness, courage, and belief. This example can be shown when Bilbo fights the wolves and the trolls, to when Romeo reaches out to sacrifice his life to marry Juliet although he knows that he is in danger if spotted by a member of the capulet family. The main difference in the book, is that in Romeo and Juliet, Juliet and Romeo's objective is to marry each other, in which they sadly fail to do so in the end. However, the objective of the characters in The Hobbit, portrays various scenes throughout the book where Bilbo and his peers try to retain an object (The treasure in this case), unlike aiming for love in Romeo and Juliet.//

Conclusion

//I will end my outline here, and I would just like to state that this is a magnificent book. If you are a person who would love to see a character stranded in a dark forest, deep in the mountains where braveness and risks are the only possible key solutions, this a great book for you. If you also like to see Characters grow and learn their long time lessons throughout the journey, this is a fantastic pick for any person who loves action as well as mysterious events that surprises people popping out of each scene. I would highly recommend you to read this book!

This is my recording (podcast).

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