Introduction
You will be going on an internet adventure. Along the way, you will meet the author of The Hobbit, and you will discover what it means to be a hero.
Good luck on your WebQuest! I will be walking around to make sure everyone stays on task, so be sure to let me know if you have any questions!
Task
Open the worksheet in Google Docs.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xvZfc2RtuCsxvE-AGRSxB_wu1Yydf0Z4wbTuz_ygtdM/edit?usp=sharing
Process
Step 2: Tolkien's Biography and Background for The Hobbit
Visit the websites below to find answers to the questions and information on J.R.R. Tolkein.
https://www.tolkiensociety.org/author/biography/
https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/J.R.R._Tolkien
https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-in-jrr-tolkien-s-life
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/iceland/articles/how-icelandic-norse-mythology-influenced-tolkien/
Step 3: WW1's Effect on Tolkien
https://www.britannica.com/list/weapons-of-world-war-i
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-LxzD6Luj4
Step 4: What is Fantasy?
http://smshobbit.weebly.com/step-four.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_ITIW4hBSQ
Step 5: The Inklings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2loUswCfgoQ
https://loc.ignatius.com/looking-for-the-king/who-were-the-inklings.htm
Step 6: The Hero's Journey
Research these questions on your own.
Evaluation
Each answer will count up to 4 points.
1 = did not meet expectations
2= slightly met expectations
3= met expectations to an adequate degree
4 = met and exceeded expectations