Ayden and I co-read the second half of Chapter 12 of The Hobbit. Ayden remarked (accurately) that the text is getting more difficult. Tolkien's language is poetic and alliterative in the later chapters of the book (even more so in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which follows.) Ayden is reading well. Tomorrow we will watch the movie that covers Chapters 7-12, The Desolation of Smaug.
Ayden and I co-read half of Chapter 12 of The Hobbit. Ayden continues to ask insightful questions throughout our session. I am encouraged by his engagement and curiosity.
Ayden and I co-read for the entire session today. We are both eager to watch the next movie, which covers chapters 7-12. While he got bogged down in the language from time to time, I was pleased with Ayden's reading today.
Ayden and I co-read Chapter X of The Hobbit. The language and plot are getting more complicated. I am pleased that Ayden is asking many questions. He wants to understand what is going on.
Ayden and I co-read the rest of Chapter 8. This was an exciting chapter, in which Bilbo and the dwarves enter Mirkwood Forest. Bilbo had a "turning point" when he saved the dwarves from the giant spiders. I noted a quote for Ayden to use in his essay. Next session, he will make notes of this in his essay outline.
Ayden and I co-read half of Chapter 8 of The Hobbit. We explored Tolkein's descriptive and figurative language. Ayden was bogged down by some of the antiquated phrasing; we had an interesting discussion about how language changes over time.
First, we reviewed the essay outline. I reminded Ayden that we would fill it in as we read. I asked Ayden to summarize yesterday's reading (verbally.) We co-read the rest of Chapter 7. Ayden is demonstrating good prosody and comprehension as he reads.
Ayden and I co-read half of Chapter 6 of The Hobbit, pausing to discuss themes and make predictions. Ayden is very curious about the plot; I hope that he will choose to read The Lord of the Rings in the future.
