Bring the enchantment of "The Hobbit" to life in your classroom with our lively companion resource. Tailored to seamlessly pair with the Hobbit workbook, this gem injects fun and collaboration into your literature unit.

This product provides you access to the Canva template!

My Favorite Approach: If you want your students to not get lost in the pages, print any of the excerpts you want them to annotate on poster paper and let them practice annotating!

Why You'll Love It:

35 Engaging Questions Across 7 Parts:

Delve into Tolkien's world with 35 questions spread across the seven parts of "The Hobbit." Crafted to spark curiosity and encourage close reading, these questions are the perfect companions for your literary journey.

Collaboration is Key:

Ignite the spirit of teamwork! Each team tackles a question, fostering collaboration, discussion, and shared discoveries. Watch as your class transforms into a vibrant community of Tolkien enthusiasts.

Classwide Sharing Sessions:

Elevate your classroom dynamic with exciting sharing sessions! After exploring their questions, students come together to share insights, fostering a lively exchange of ideas and deepening their connection to the text.

Organized Answer Collection:

Keep things organized and stress-free. Students receive an additional sheet to collect ALL answers for ALL questions, ensuring a comprehensive record of their collaborative efforts. Easy for you, empowering for them!

Why Choose This Close Reading Activity?

Nurture Critical Thinkers:

Watch as your students develop essential critical thinking skills by diving into Tolkien's narrative intricacies.

Foster Collaboration:

Create a classroom where students not only learn from the text but also from each other's unique perspectives.

Perfectly Paired:

Seamlessly integrate with our "The Hobbit Workbook" for a cohesive and immersive learning experience.

Transform your literature unit into a collaborative celebration! Download "The Hobbit Close Reading and Analysis Questions" now and make Tolkien's magic come alive in your classroom!

The page numbers go with the following copy of the book:

Tolkien, J.R.R. The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Del Rey, 2020.