Fire, Eagles, and Beorn's Lodge
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Fire, Eagles, and Beorn's Lodge
The Hobbit - Chapters 6 & 7 Year 10 English Literature Out of the Frying-Pan Into the Fire & Queer Lodgings
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Understand important events from Chapters 6 and 7 Analyse literary techniques used by Tolkien Discuss Bilbo's character development Explain how Tolkien creates suspense and humour
Success Criteria - I Can
Summarise key events from Chapters 6 and 7 Identify literary techniques like symbolism and suspense Explain themes and their meanings Contribute meaningfully to class discussions Support my ideas with examples from the text
Starter Activity: What Makes a Hero Survive?
Think about dangerous situations What qualities help people survive? Write down 3-4 survival qualities Share with your partner
Chapter 6: Out of the Frying-Pan Into the Fire
Bilbo emerges on the other side of Misty Mountains Reunites with Gandalf and the dwarves Goblins and Wargs chase the company The group climbs trees to escape danger Goblins set the trees on fire Giant Eagles rescue them at the last moment
Discussion: How does Tolkien create suspense?
Think about the tree scene What techniques make you feel nervous? How does the author build tension?
Literary Techniques in Chapter 6
SUSPENSE: Burning trees create tension IMAGERY: Fire and darkness help readers visualise danger SYMBOLISM: Eagles represent hope and rescue PACING: Fast action keeps readers engaged
Group Activity: Literary Techniques
Form groups of 4-5 students Each group gets ONE technique to explore Find examples from Chapters 6 or 7 Prepare a 2-minute presentation Groups: Suspense, Symbolism, Imagery, Characterisation
Bilbo's Character Development
Surviving dangerous situations independently Using the ring strategically (but keeping it secret) Gaining respect from the dwarves Becoming mentally stronger Still noticing hunger - remains a hobbit at heart
Chapter 7: Queer Lodgings
Eagles carry travelers to the Carrock Gandalf leads them to Beorn the skin-changer Beorn can transform into a bear Gandalf cleverly introduces the dwarves slowly Beorn provides food, shelter, and supplies The company prepares for Mirkwood Forest
Discussion: How is Beorn different from Goblins?
Think about Beorn's lifestyle How does he treat the travelers? What does he value?
Symbolism of Beorn's Lodge
SAFETY: A refuge from danger REST: Time to recover and prepare PROTECTION: Beorn guards against evil NATURE: Harmony between humans and animals HOSPITALITY: The importance of helping others