Details
Pages
4 Pages
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Classic Literature
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Assessments, Guided Reading, Worksheets
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Challenge students to go beyond literal comprehension and improve literary analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering chapter 13 of The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. Questions prompt students to focus on significant plot details and elements of fiction, helping them grasp concepts like authorial craft and contribute more meaningfully to class discussions. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
By completing this close reading activity, students will:
* Define words as they are used in the text (e.g., pallid).
* Examine character motivations (e.g., why the dwarves let Bilbo perform certain tasks).
* Explore symbolism associated with a given detail (e.g., Bilbo reaching the top of a treasure mound).
* Articulate Bilbo's internal conflict in the context of a given passage.
* Consider the functions of given paragraphs (e.g., expanding on a character's state of mind).
* Apply knowledge of literary devices (e.g., dramatic irony).
By completing this close reading activity, students will:
* Define words as they are used in the text (e.g., pallid).
* Examine character motivations (e.g., why the dwarves let Bilbo perform certain tasks).
* Explore symbolism associated with a given detail (e.g., Bilbo reaching the top of a treasure mound).
* Articulate Bilbo's internal conflict in the context of a given passage.
* Consider the functions of given paragraphs (e.g., expanding on a character's state of mind).
* Apply knowledge of literary devices (e.g., dramatic irony).
Challenge students to go beyond literal comprehension and improve literary analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering chapter 13 of The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. Questions prompt students to focus on significant plot details and elements of... more
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