WLIRP+Joanna

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: England
 * Setting (only list the primary settings):
 * Total Pages: pg 351
 * Original Publication Date:
 * If your book is translated, who is the translator? If not translated write “NA”: 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: 75 Week 4: 21-25 September: 70 Week 5: 28 September - 2 October: 70 Week 6: 5-9 October: 70 Week 7: 12-15 October: 70
 * Once your selection has been approved, fill out the following:**

=World Lit Book Reflection=

Reflection Week 3 -How is your World Lit going? I did start reading the book. I read up to approximately 40 pages. I will be reading more this weekend. I'm currently hoping to finish the book by Chu Seok. I'm currently enjoying the book because I am very interested in fantasy books. As I was reading, I started to get deeper into the book and the author had done a great job because I feel like this world actually exists.One of the characters I'm interested in is, Bilbo. I really wonder what will happen to his characteristics as he goes from a quiet hobbit, to an adventurous hobbit. I started asking myself some questions like, will the 'Tookness' overcome him? Until now, I think the major conflict was within Bilbo himself. He was having a hard time making decisions like if he should go on the adventure or not. According to his Hobbit senses, he was supposed to stay at home and just eat supper. But his mother's side had influenced him to have curiosity in him.

World Lit. Book Reflection II - After finishing the book... As the end came near, I was really enjoying the book. __The Hobbit__ was one of the types of books that I really enjoy. It had a great scale and it had deep meanings inside it. I really learned a lot after reading __The Hobbit__. After reading the book, I was able to learn about comradeship (a.k.a. friendship). I think Bilbo's character improved a lot during the story. The story sort of seemed like the story of Bilbo learning and growing more mature as he feels many things. Bilbo grows the enthusiasm to try new things and learns about how important people can be to each other. Also, as I read the book, I noticed that the book had a lot in common with the book __Romeo and Juliet__. I hope Bilbo can continue on with his journey in the future. Bilbo changed from a quiet hobbit to a courageous hero. The book showed the improvement and learning of a person. It made me feel better about things and that I should change too.


 * Podcast Outline

Intro (30 seconds)**

- Explain about the book __The Hobbit__ ~ the adventures ~ Explain about Bilbo Baggins, our main character = The characteristics of hobbits ~ Very lightly just go over other characters

Compare & Contrast 1. Similarities - How death caused people to get together = Romeo & Juliet's death brought the two families together = The Dragon's death caused the different types of groups get together
 * Body**

- being able to die for someone important = R&J being able to die for each other because they love each other so much. = Comradeship made them sacrifice each other to accomplish the mission.

2. Differences - R & J = more about love = Love played a big role = fight between two families

- Hobbit = More about adventure = comradeship had a big role = The book was more of a fantasy = a huge war


 * Conclusion**

Romeo and Juliet and The Hobbit both have a lot in common, but they are both quite distinct from each other. I recommend people to read The Hobbit. It is an exciting and heart warming book. We also have a lot to learn about in this book. The different kinds of characters seem to represent different types of people. The Hobbit and Romeo and Juliet are two books that go along. It will really help the readers if they read it together.

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WLB COMPARISON PODCAST

Podcast: mr.stephens... I sent you a personal message through the wiki. thank you

MY ROMEO AND JULIET ESSAY..