Frontload assigned readings with these vocabulary games and activities to facilitate comprehension of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel The Hobbit. Alternatively, stash these materials in an emergency sub folder to keep students meaningfully engaged in the book during unexpected teacher absences. Included are 10 vocabulary application activities, 10 crossword puzzles, 10 word search games, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. A total of 143 challenging words are addressed: abode, allude, aloft, amble, amends, astray, audacious, barren, befoul, benefactor, benighted, bleak, bleat, blunder, bough, bracken, brute, bulbous, circuitous, clamber, clamor, cleave, commotion, contrived, crossly, dart, decrepit, defray, desolate, detest, dire, dismay, disquieting, dominion, dreary, dubious, eerie, eminent, enmity, estimable, eyrie, falter, famished, feint, fleeting, flummoxed, forbear, ford, foreboding, furtive, gale, giddy, gloaming, gloat, glower, grievous, grimly, guffaw, hasty, haughty, heady, heartily, heedless, hoarse, idle, immense, implore, inquisitive, intently, ire, jest, keen, lament, lichen, loathsome, lofty, lore, lure, memoir, morsel, mournful, multitude, murmur, mutter, nimble, obstinately, oddment, onslaught, outlandish, pallid, pamper, perpetually, plead, plight, plod, plunder, precipice, primly, promontory, prosperous, proverb, purloin, recede, reconciliation, refuge, repose, reverence, revive, ruddy, scabbard, scimitar, scoff, scowl, scurry, seldom, shirk, shrill, smoldering, smote, sneer, solemn, stealthily, surly, taut, timidly, toothsome, treacherous, trifle, trudge, tumult, uncanny, unimpeachable, vagabond, vain, valor, venerable, vexed, wane, wary, wearily, wield, wily, and withered. By engaging with these activities, students will: Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences

This bundle of editable assessments check for general comprehension and holds students accountable for the assigned reading of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Answer keys are included. All materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Questions pertain to the following important details: Character description of a typical Baggins Gandalf’s surprise appearance Bilbo and Gandalf’s awkward conversation The first dwarf to arrive unexpectedly Awakening “something Tookish” within Bilbo The dwarves’ skepticism toward Bilbo’s participation Bilbo’s designated role Description of the town of Dale What Thorin receives from Gandalf during the party The lost wealth of Thorin’s family The morning after the unexpected party The letter Disappearance of a major character A discovery that leads the adventurers into trouble Bert, Tom, and William Bilbo’s weak bargaining attempts Capturing the dwarves Rescuing the dwarves Discoveries made before locating the troll’s cave Lonely Mountain Rivendell Elrond The peculiar quality of the adventurers’ map Background on the weapons the adventurers’ retrieved from trolls Seeking safety inside the cave The Orcrist Glamdring the Foe-hammer Goblins’ fear of something inside the cave The riddle game Discovery of the magical ring Bilbo’s escape from the cave The dwarves’ complaints Gandalf’s insistence that the dwarves look for Bilbo The adventurers’ reaction to Bilbo’s sudden return Incident involving the Wargs Wargs and their history with another antagonistic group Gandalf’s rescue efforts The Eagles’ arrival The Eagles’ fear of man “Skin-changing” Beorn’s feelings toward animals The adventurers’ strategy for approaching Beorn Beorn’s background Bilbo’s frightening observations at night Gandalf’s discovery of animal tracks outside the residence Beorn’s concerns for the adventurers Details concerning Mirkwood’s black stream Beorn’s advice Lighting watch-fires A deep-sleep state Hastily using the last of the arrows Bombur’s dream Veering off the path in Mirkwood Bilbo’s transformative experience involving a spider Bilbo’s sword Abduction by the wood-elves The Elvenking’s questioning of Thorin Thorin’s reluctance to share details The consequence Thorin faces A near-confession Lake-town Bilbo’s plan to release his friends The escape plan and its glaring flaw The bridge guards’ response to Thorin’s presence The Master of Lake-town’s skepticism The citizens’ overwhelming response to the adventurers’ presence Reaching the mountain’s secret door The foreshadowing appearance of the thrush Bilbo’s frustration Unique quality of dragons Bilbo pilfering treasure The adventurers’ terrible realization concerning Smaug The adventurers’ abrupt frustration toward Bilbo Speaking in riddles Smaug’s suspicions and plan to attack The function of the thrush The Arkenstone Bilbo’s plans for the Arkenstone Smaug’s assault The master bowman The thrush’s instructions Why Lake Town’s citizens were furious with their Master The wood-elves response to the tragedy Thorin’s request of Roac Thorin on why the adventurers are not liable for damages Thorin’s promise to the people of Lake Town Dain’s plan Bilbo conspiring with outsiders Bilbo’s justification for bargaining Thorin’s response to Bilbo’s justification Unity among dwarves, elves, and men The return of the Eagles Thorin’s realization about what would make for a merrier world The new King Under the Mountain Bards gifts to Bilbo Beorn’s new role Gandalf’s statement regarding a more peaceful forest The surprise awaiting Bilbo at home Bilbo’s changed reputation at home

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

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

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 17, 18, and 19). Three close reading analysis worksheets, a plot-based quiz, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, 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 metaphor, simile, sibilance, imagery, personification, foreshadowing, 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

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 13, 14, 15, and 16). Four close reading analysis worksheets, a plot-based quiz, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, 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 including imagery, symbolism, and dramatic irony Consider themes in context 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