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Each talk on a chapter includes:

A short summary of the chapter, and its relation to the chapter before
A short explanation/interpretation of the headline (relation to the chapter, effect on the reader in terms of creating expectation)
Presentation of one passage (about 20 lines) from the chapter, which is most exciting/characteristic/funny / brings most change for reader ==> Explain why you chose exactly this passage!

The basic idea is that of a "reading-diary". That means

keeping a simple log-/scrapbook while reading the novel
stopping from time (at least after each chapter) to time to think about what you have read!
thinking about questions like: "Is there anything that puzzles you?" and noting down questions or striking quotations!
asking yourself if you like or dislike a character + what makes you feel so?
making notes that you can add to (e.g. one page per character for characterization)!

The scrap book that you have to hand in is part of the coursework (marked!)

These are the minimum reqirements, that is the questions you need to have readable and reasonable NOTES on:

Chapters 1 and 2:

Characterize Bilbo and one other character (round or flat, relation to each other?)!
What kind of story and hero do you expect at the end of chapter one?
Compare your impressions of Bilbo and the dwarves at the end of chapter II with those at the end of chapter I.

Chapter 3

Collect/write out - passages/quotes that create (page)tension /excitement/premonitions (NOTES!!)

Look at the language, narrator's comments/ descriptions or interesting quotes of characters!

What image of the elves is created? How is this done? (NOTES)
What role can the elves be expected to play? (NOTES)
What must the travellers expect on their way ……? (NOTES)

Chapters 4 + 5:

p. 65-70: What rhetorical devices (e.g. symbols, style) and narrative tricks are used to create the special mood, tension and expectations? (NOTES)
Collect all important information about goblins/orks in a "what travellers ought to know about goblins" profile! (NOTES)
What are the similarities and differences between Bilbo and Gollum? Look at their appearance, behaviour, relation to other charcters ... (NOTES, ideally a simple table ….)