Extend reading comprehension and support the development of close reading skills for high school with this set of analysis questions covering chapter 11 of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. With this resource, students will focus on significant details in order to develop a deeper understanding of the novel and its craft, thus helping them contribute more meaningfully during class discussions. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats.
By engaging with this resource, students will…
- Analyze the effect of the author’s language upon the reader
- Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
- Determine tone in context
- Define unfamiliar and challenging vocabulary in context
- Apply knowledge of literary devices with an emphasis on callback and situational irony
- Analyze the symbolism of an object
- Read closely to isolate logical inferences from less compelling or illogical inferences
- Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
- Support claims with relevant textual evidence and/or reasoned thinking
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The Hobbit Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle (Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12)
Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching *The Hobbit* by J.R.R. Tolkien (chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12). Two plot-based quizzes, four close reading analysis worksheets, two vocabulary application activities, two crossword puzzles, two word search games, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these activities, students will: * Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly * Define words and phrases as they are used in the text * Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed * Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences * Discern the intended effects of the author's diction and narrative techniques * Describe the tone of a given passage * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on alliteration, callback, simile, symbolism, and situational irony. * Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence * Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision * Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
The Hobbit Close Reading Analysis Worksheets Bundle
This bundled close reading resource promotes thoughtful, critical analysis of *The Hobbit* by J.R.R. Tolkien, helping students focus on significant details to develop improved reading proficiency and contribute more meaningfully to class discussion. Each close reading assessment includes an answer key with detailed explanations for correct options. You will receive two versions of each individual worksheet: a Word Document version and a PDF version. Featuring more than 125 high-order questions, this bundle gives students clearer purposes for reading such as the following: * To analyze the effect of the author's language upon the reader * To determine tone in context * To define unfamiliar and challenging vocabulary in context * To draw reasoned inferences about characterization * To apply knowledge of literary devices to the novel * To isolate accurate statements from false statements * To write about literature such that the reader will follow the student's reasoning * To support claims with relevant textual evidence * And more
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