The 8th grade is currently working on a new project, which may influence their learning and taking stock in their own ability to teach others.  Each student is tasked with reading a small portion of The Hobbit, from this, they will develop a strong presentation to give to their peers.  

More than just a teacher giving a lecture, but a real chance to be involved in their learning.  My duty, as the teacher, will be to help with the larger concepts that J.R.R. Tolkien was trying to present in his masterpiece.   What led to the development of The Hobbit, and how it has influenced our culture.

Expectations:

Much of the work will take place over the Fall Break, and students will be expected to have much of their project completed, or near completion before coming back to school at the end of the month.  The students will have been split into pairs, or trios to work on this project.  

Everyone is expected to work and contribute something to the finished assignment.

The grade for this assignment will be a significant portion of the grade for the coming 9 weeks, so not putting effort into it would be unwise.

Pairings and Chapters                                             Date Due

Chapter 1:  Christian and Gio                                         November 3rd

Chapter 2: Jasmine and Isabella                                     November 3rd

Chapter 3 & 4: Alexis and Kaylee                                    November 3rd

Chapter 5: Angelique & Becca                                         November 5th

Chapter 6: Caricia & Ricardo                                           November 5th

Chapter 7: Manny & Preston                                           November 5th

Chapter 8: David & Davion                                             November 6th

Chapter 9: Perla, Raquel, & Sara                                    November 6th

Chapter 10 & 11: Samuel & Jose                                    November 6th

Chapter 12: Omar, Brandon, & Joshua                            November 10th

Chapter 13 & 14: Jessica, Leslie, & Marcella                    November 10th

Chapter 15 & 16: Abby & Edward                                   November 10th

Chapter 17, 18, & 19: Nathanial, Nacho, & Noah             November 11th