Gandalf, Bilbo and the dwarves at the entrance to Mirkwood forest

The Long Awaited Update

....ok, well maybe not long awaited, but much overdue.

Finally, here is the link to a whole bunch of different pictures and artistic interpretations of Gollum. I put tons of stuff on there so spend a few minutes checking it out. There are clips from the animated version of the Hobbit as well as Gollum in the stage musical. I put tons of different pictures and some examples of Gollum Tattoos, jewelry, drinking mugs and figurines.

There are still people who are missing assignments here and there so here are the few assignment sheets that I still haven't posted.

I'm going to go through the missing assignments again this weekend and give you an updated list on Monday. The end of terms is coming up so you should all be working to get up to date. Once the cut off date comes there no chance to make it up.

1) Shadow self assignment
2) Bilbo's escape from the mountain writing assignment - I haven't handed this one back to you guys yet, I'll have it back to you marked on Monday

Also, you should all be working hard on your book of letters assignment. This is a very large and time consuming assignment. It is in your best interest both where stress and grades are concerned to plug away on it slowly and diligently.

The three people who don't have partners it might be a good idea to make a group trio to complete the assignment. I will speak to you after class on Monday to see if we can figure something out to decrease your workload.

As requested here is a link to the chapter questions on Chapter 2 - Roast mutton

• here is a link the to the quote sheet from today - I unfortunately could not get it in the fancy little box of the wiki site but the quote is there.
• Get the question sheet from last class here

I'll make sure to update the site completely over the weekend. I owe you guys some links about Gollum and some other interesting stuff that I've dug up.

Have a great weekend

Remember to keep on reading. You should be done at least up to chapter 12 by the end of the weekend.

Hey Everyone,

You can post your responses to the short answer question in the comments section of this page. For any of you who are not sure of how to post a comment, simply click on the "comments" buttong below, type your answer in the "leave your comment" box, and publish your comment. Make sure that you leave your name attacked to the comment so that you can get credit. It may also ask you to type in a work verification thing to make sure you're not spam.

I'm looking forward to reading your responses.

I think that it is important to once again clarify my reasons for making you write the short answer at the end of class last block.
1) Having just ended a full block focused on the topic that the questions were answering, I could be assured that the topic was fresh on your mind. You had the information that was written on the board to help guide you and the questions and answers that we had gone over in class were still very clear. By writing directly after we had reviewed the topic you all had a much better chance of getting some insightful and well guided answers.

2) By having you write your answers during class time it saved you the extra homework over the weekend.

3) By having your answer already written in "draft" form (the in class portion), I am hoping that you will practice your skills in revising and editing your answers. If it was for homework with a deadline of 12 midnight I can guarantee that some of you would be frantically writing your answers at 11:58pm, taking very little time to think about the question or provide detailed insight.

I hope that explains my rationale.

See you on Tuesday.

p.s Ranesh's comment is posted in the comments of the last blog entry.

HOMEWORK!!

• I expect you to have read up to the END of chapter 8
• Have posted your response by midnight on Saturday the 23rd
• Chosen a classmate's comment that you liked or want to respond to and have a short written response stating your reasons for liking it or your response to their comment. It is to be handed in on Tuesday (100 words minimum).

Hello Everyone,

I was asked to post the vocab crossword for chapters 3-6 so here it is. Sorry I didn't post it in my last entry. For some reason the crossword section doesn't show up well on the wiki site I have up for you assignments so I am posting here on the blog. You can copy and paste it into a word document if you have lost it.

See you all tomorrow and thanks again to those who helped out with the grade 7 day today (especially those who braved getting beaned in the head with sunflower seeds in Mr. Low's class).

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Vocabulary crossword – The Hobbit: chapters 3-6

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1. to bite with grinding teeth 2. To avoid work or duty 6. existing, situated, or operating below the surface of the earth; underground 7. causing depression, dark and dismal 8. Something, such as an object or a relic, belonging to or dating from ancient times; Ancient times, especially the times preceding the Middle Ages. 10. to cut, pierce or penetrate 11. The meat of a full grown sheep used for eating 12. confused or perplexed 14. a wise saying usually of unknown and ancient origin 15. so keen and perceptive as to seem supernatural or psychic 16. light reddish brown 17. a large fern or area overgrown with large ferns and shrubs 18. a sheath for a dagger or a sword 19. a rapidly beating heart

1. an open space in a forest 3. lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture; ignorant or unenlightened 4. unperceived; without one's knowledge 5. a flat cake 9. to drink a beverage, (usually alcoholic) in large amounts and with enjoyment 13. a type of aromatic herb