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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: English
 * Setting (only list the primary settings): lands of Middle-Earth (imaginary world)
 * Total Pages: 306
 * Original Publication Date: Sep. 21, 1937
 * 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? 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: 0 Week 2: 7-11 September: 1-56 Week 3: 14-18 September: 56-106 Week 4: 21-25 September: 106-156 Week 5: 28 September - 2 October: 156-206 Week 6: 5-9 October: 206-256 Week 7: 12-15 October: 256-306 You must be completed with your book by Thursday, 15 October, 2009.
 * Once your selection has been approved, fill out the following:**

Reflection #1
How is your World Lit. reading going? Are you keeping up with your reading plan? What do you think about your book so far? What are the main conflicts? Are there any particularly interesting characters? Why? Have you noticed any major themes developing? Do you see any connections between your World Lit book and anything else you have read recently?

I promised myself not to be lazy and keep up with the reading when I was planning this. However, it didn't work out, and I am way behind. First of all, the characters that came out so far are the Baggins' family, Gandalf, the wizard, and 13 dwarves. Until now, I have read till where the main character, Bilbo Baggins, is forced to go to the journey. In the beginning of the book, it talks about Bilbo, who likes being left alone at his comfy house. Then, suddenly this wizard named Gandalf comes in with 13 dwarves and Bilbo is forced to go on a journey. I am excited to see what's going to happen to Bilbo on his journey. Even though I didn't read the book that much yet, I can see that this book is a great adventure book. It's quite similar to __Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone__ in the beginning since in that book, Harry was living a quiet human life until the wizard named Hagrid came in to his house and took him to Hogwarts, the wizard school. (actually, I think the beginning of the books is the same except for the themes and the plots.)

Reflection #2
I am still behind my schedule as far reading the book. However, at the end, I will finish the book for sure! My book is getting more interesting. The adventures are very exciting. There was one part where Golum came out, and it was really funny because in the Korean TV program, one actress came out with the makeups like Golum and this reminded me of her. So, I was laughing really hard by myself. Also, Thorin doesn't like Bilbo because he thinks that Bilbo is not trustworthy. As I mentioned in the reflection #1, this book is exactly like the //Harry Potter series.// It seems to me that one book copied the other. So far, I am enjoying the book and I want to finish it quickly to find out what's going to happen in the future!

World Lit book Outline
__The Hobbit__ by J.R.R. Tolkien is an adventure book about a hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo is a hobbit who loves to stay at home and rest. But, one day, a wizard named Gandalf comes to him with 13 dwarves and takes him to the adventure to find dragon Smaug who stole the dwarves' treasures. In the journey, the company meets orcs and trolls. They face dangerous moments but escapes from it soon. Then, they go to the Misty Mountain where Bilbo meets Golum and finds a ring that makes people invisible. Then, the company meets the dragon Smaug and they beat him in the battle. Bilbo and Thorin fights due to the misunderstandings but later becomes good friends again. Then, everyone returns to their home and Bilbo rests in peace. -The Hobbit & Romeo and Juliet //Similarities//: -Both talk about disagreements between the different characters but at the end, they all come together and end the feud. //Differences:// -The hobbit: fantasy/ hobbit, dwarves, and other characters on the same side are together even though they fight in the middle -Romeo and Juliet: tragedy, love story/ Romeo and Juliet cannot be together even though they love each other There was one major similarity found in these two books. Both books talked about the disagreements between the different characters, but at the end, they all came together and the feud ended. In __The Hobbit__, Bilbo Baggins and Thorin had conflicts because Thorin accused Bilbo of betrayal. However, when they killed the dragon, Thorin forgave Bilbo for his bravery, and the two became friends again. Just like this, in __Romeo and Juliet__, the house of Montague and Capulet hated each other. However, by their children, Romeo and Juliet’s death of love, their feud ended. There were more differences found in the two books. __The Hobbit__ was a fantasy book, while __Romeo and Juliet__ was a tragedy and love story. Also, in __The Hobbit,__ hobbit, dwarves, and the other characters on the same side were together even though they fought in the middle. However, in __Romeo and Juliet__, Romeo and Juliet could not stay together even though they loved each other.
 * Introduction:**
 * Body:**

I recommend this book to the readers who like to read fantasy books, like //Harry Potter Series//. But, if you are kind of person who likes to read tragedy and love story books like Romeo and Juliet, this won’t be a great choice for you. One of my favorite books is __Harry Potter__, so I really enjoyed reading __The Hobbit__. Since this book is really similar to __Harry Potter__ and __The Lord of the Rings,__ I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves those fantasy and full of adventure books. Also, in this book, readers can learn about the meaning of friendship. If someone is having trouble with their friends, they should definitely read this book! If this seems interesting to you, go to the bookstore right now, and buy it! You will have fun reading it for sure! =Podcast=
 * Conclusion:**