Students should read Chapter 12 through Chapter 14.
Common Core Objectives
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.4
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.7
Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested classroom exercises and activities and discuss all of the thought questions.
Content Summary for Teachers
Chapter 12 - Chapter 14
Thorin insists that Bilbo venture into the mountain to "earn his reward" and see if Smaug is still around. Only Balin is brave enough to accompany Bilbo, and he only goes a part of the way. Bilbo finds the treasure, which is...