Description
Bilbo Baggins is a respectable hobbit - one of a race of small, quiet, country folk who inhabit The Shire, their pastoral corner of Middle-earth. One day he receives an unexpected visit from the great wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves. The dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, have decided to return to the land of their ancestors and reclaim the treasure taken from them years before by Smaug, a terrible dragon.
On Gandalf's recommendation, Thorin and his company wish to enlist Bilbo as their burglar. Bilbo would much rather stay at home where he is comfortable, safe, and has a pocket handkerchief. But the idea of adventure appeals to something deep within him and Bilbo is drawn into the quest and soon faces giant spiders, goblins, and worse as he travels the great distance to the Lonely Mountain, where the dwarves' treasure awaits—as does the dragon and war!
The Hobbit Digital Download Literature Study Guide
Formatted with your High School student in mind, Progeny Press literature study guides provide in-depth lessons and writing assignments that strengthen reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and develop advanced literary analysis and essay writing skills. Each guide challenges students to think critically and engage meaningfully with the text, without unnecessary busywork that diminishes the joy of reading.
For over 30 years, homeschool families, co-ops, and Christian schools worldwide have trusted Progeny Press to provide rigorous, faith-based English and Language Arts curriculum that inspires thoughtful readers and confident writers.
What Progeny Press' The Hobbit Literature Curriculum Digital Study Guide provides your High School student:
ELA Built for Ages 14–18 • Grades 8–12
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
English/Language Arts Credit: This High School level unit study offers a one-quarter credit, providing students with a comprehensive foundation in literature.
Author Biography: Embark on a fascinating journey through the life of J.R.R. Tolkien and the historical context that influenced the creation of his genre-changing works.
Vocabulary: Engaging activities are carefully designed to stimulate retention and vocabulary growth using words found within the book.
Literary Techniques: Explore a wide array of literary techniques employed in The Hobbit, including characterization, compare and contrast, the call to adventure, riddles, epithet, metaphor, simile, proverbs, anthropomorphism, the hero's descent into darkness, true experience, imagery, setting, heroic quest, antonyms, synonyms, parallelism, historical present (tense verbs), paraphrase, and irony.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Dig into deep moral lessons and character values woven throughout the novel, such as unlikely individuals fulfilling God's will, resisting God's call, the importance of good works, experiences of exile, reflections from Psalms, the perils of greed, the significance of wearing the armor of God, mercy and pity, seeking Christ's help, the assurance of never being alone, the path of wisdom and responsibility, the role of luck, the impact of scapegoats, the consequences of pursuing popularity, the beauty of generosity and love for others, and the dangers of selfishness.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Immerse yourself in Middle-Earth with exciting mapwork, explore the wonders of nature in Tolkien's world, delve into the enchanting world of instruments and music, the process of character creation, create character sketches, craft vivid setting descriptions, write compelling essays analyzing the author's verbal rhythm, contemplate the essence of the heroic quest, explore themes of humility and self-confidence through Bilbo's journey, discuss choice and morality, reflect on desires and greed, study the friendship between Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, unleash your creativity with art illustrations and dioramas, experience the thrill of drama and acting, and even challenge yourself to write a captivating sequel.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Discover more works by J.R.R. Tolkien and related books and movies that tie in with, or share similarities with, The Hobbit.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of the The Hobbit novel
- A copy of the The Hobbit study guide
- A Bible (digital or physical)
- A dictionary (student-friendly or online)
Created for upper-level learners, this guide strengthens critical thinking and encourages polished writing while helping students master essential ELA concepts.
Designed for YOU
- Homeschool families looking for Christian literature curriculum
- Schools looking for top quality ELA materials
- Parents wanting to build reading comprehension and character
- Co-ops and small group instruction
These guides work well on their own or alongside your preferred grammar and writing program.
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