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The motto for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry warns that one should never tickle a sleeping dragon, but learners will definitely be tickled by the activities in a packet of materials designed to accompany a reading of the first novel in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have groups research the changes made to the American edition of the novel including to the title and to the diction used
- Many class members may have read the book and/or seen the movie; ask individuals to make notes of the differences between the film and the book
Classroom Considerations
- Designed for upper primary grades but appropriate for any readers of the novel
- The unit focuses on the narrative structure and character development in the novel
- Appropriate for classroom and homeschool use
- Requires individual copies of the novel
Pros
- The 19-page packet includes teaching notes, activities, discussion questions, and blackline masters
- The notes for each chapter include discussion questions and an activity
- Also included are activities that integrate math, science and technology, physical education and health, and media studies
Cons
- None