Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Bibliography
Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. New York: Scholastic, 1997. Print.
Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. New York: Scholastic, 1997. Print.
Target Audience
Children ages 8-14
Children ages 8-14
Academic Vocabulary
Muggle: a person who does not possess magical powers
Spectacles: glasses
Rubbish: trash
Cauldron: large pot used for brewing potion
Contrary: opposing view or stance
Chortle: laugh
Ruddy: a red complexion in the face
Abysmal: terrible, unbelievable
Babble: ramble
Trudge: press onward, though the circumstances seem bleak
Muggle: a person who does not possess magical powers
Spectacles: glasses
Rubbish: trash
Cauldron: large pot used for brewing potion
Contrary: opposing view or stance
Chortle: laugh
Ruddy: a red complexion in the face
Abysmal: terrible, unbelievable
Babble: ramble
Trudge: press onward, though the circumstances seem bleak
Genre
Fantasy and fiction
Fantasy and fiction
Summary
Harry Potter has had a miserable childhood. After his parents died in a car accident when he was a baby, Harry was sent to live with his next of kin: his uncle, aunt, and their terrible son, Dudley who is Harry's age. Harry is forced to live under their staircase and act as a slave for the family. Harry is constantly the cause of mysterious accidents that no one can explain. On his 10th birthday, Harry receives his invitation to begin his schooling at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry learns that he is more important in the wizard world than he was in muggle society. He is referred to as "The Boy Who Lived". Harry learns that his parents died saving him from the Dark Lord Voldemort, the most powerful dark wizard in history. Lord Voldemort attempted to murder Harry also, but by some miracle, harry survived the same attack that killed his parents. This attack left him with a lightning bolt shaped scar on his forehead, a mark that is famous in the wizard world. After that attack, the Dark Lord disappeared. While at Hogwarts, Harry meets Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger who will become his best friends. He studies magical subjects such as transformation, potions, herbology, and defense against the dark arts. When all students arrive at Hogwarts, they are placed into one of the four houses (similar to fraternities) where they will live and study for the next seven years. Harry is assigned to Gryffyndor, the same house as his parents. Harry learns that the Dark Lord was in Slytherin house as are all of his followers. Harry meets Draco Malfoy who will be his arch nemesis though his years when he first arrives. Harry grows accustomed to life as a wizard. He learns from the wisdom of Professor Dumbledore, Hogwarts Headmaster, but he has a particular distaste for his potions professor, Snape who is head of the Slytherin House. Harry will face the challenge of his life when it is discovered the Lord Voldemort's soul is sharing the body of his Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor, Quirrell. Quirrell tries to kill Harry , but Harry emerges victorious. His victory warns the wizard world of the return of the Dark Lord. The next seven years of Harry's life will be filled with more trials than he ever imagined in his first year at Hogwarts.
Harry Potter has had a miserable childhood. After his parents died in a car accident when he was a baby, Harry was sent to live with his next of kin: his uncle, aunt, and their terrible son, Dudley who is Harry's age. Harry is forced to live under their staircase and act as a slave for the family. Harry is constantly the cause of mysterious accidents that no one can explain. On his 10th birthday, Harry receives his invitation to begin his schooling at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry learns that he is more important in the wizard world than he was in muggle society. He is referred to as "The Boy Who Lived". Harry learns that his parents died saving him from the Dark Lord Voldemort, the most powerful dark wizard in history. Lord Voldemort attempted to murder Harry also, but by some miracle, harry survived the same attack that killed his parents. This attack left him with a lightning bolt shaped scar on his forehead, a mark that is famous in the wizard world. After that attack, the Dark Lord disappeared. While at Hogwarts, Harry meets Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger who will become his best friends. He studies magical subjects such as transformation, potions, herbology, and defense against the dark arts. When all students arrive at Hogwarts, they are placed into one of the four houses (similar to fraternities) where they will live and study for the next seven years. Harry is assigned to Gryffyndor, the same house as his parents. Harry learns that the Dark Lord was in Slytherin house as are all of his followers. Harry meets Draco Malfoy who will be his arch nemesis though his years when he first arrives. Harry grows accustomed to life as a wizard. He learns from the wisdom of Professor Dumbledore, Hogwarts Headmaster, but he has a particular distaste for his potions professor, Snape who is head of the Slytherin House. Harry will face the challenge of his life when it is discovered the Lord Voldemort's soul is sharing the body of his Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor, Quirrell. Quirrell tries to kill Harry , but Harry emerges victorious. His victory warns the wizard world of the return of the Dark Lord. The next seven years of Harry's life will be filled with more trials than he ever imagined in his first year at Hogwarts.
Literary Concepts
Theme: Harry Potter is full of positive themes seen through the development of characters. Bravery, friendship, loyalty, family values, and greed.
Setting: Harry Potter is set in England at Howgarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Theme: Harry Potter is full of positive themes seen through the development of characters. Bravery, friendship, loyalty, family values, and greed.
Setting: Harry Potter is set in England at Howgarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Activity
As the students read the book, they will keep a double entry journal. They will take quotes from the text, cite them, and respond to the quotes with their personal feelings or ideas about the quote. This will keep students engaged. They are also encouraged to answer their own questions using textual evidence.
As the students read the book, they will keep a double entry journal. They will take quotes from the text, cite them, and respond to the quotes with their personal feelings or ideas about the quote. This will keep students engaged. They are also encouraged to answer their own questions using textual evidence.
Assessment
Students will identify some themes running through the book (belonging, good prevailing over evil, family values, bravery, greed, friendship, etc) in their writer's journal. Students will choose three themes and will write a 5 paragraph essay citing evidence from the text to support their claims on theme.
Students will identify some themes running through the book (belonging, good prevailing over evil, family values, bravery, greed, friendship, etc) in their writer's journal. Students will choose three themes and will write a 5 paragraph essay citing evidence from the text to support their claims on theme.
Integration
Math: The teacher will give students the ingredients to a potion they will be concocting in class. The measurements will be in fractions (3/4 cup, etc). The students will double the potion to work with adding fractions.
Social Studies: The students will learn about the British system of government such as Parliament, Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in relation to Harry Potter's world.
Math: The teacher will give students the ingredients to a potion they will be concocting in class. The measurements will be in fractions (3/4 cup, etc). The students will double the potion to work with adding fractions.
Social Studies: The students will learn about the British system of government such as Parliament, Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in relation to Harry Potter's world.