A Slow Walk Through a Magical Series: Harry Potter a Few Chapters at a Time

These are "ongoing" classes, and learners are welcome to join at any time!
This book club will focus on learning various literary skills as they apply to the Harry Potter series.  Not all skills will be focused upon during each lesson; however, characterization, plot structure and setting relevance will always be discussed.  Since each class is designed to reflect three chapters in the Harry Potter books, learners will not "lose" instruction if they join "late" or leave "early."  Each lesson is designed as a stand-alone learning opportunity and will be a rich experience regardless of student attendance rates.  
I will utilize both direct instruction as well as discussion during these classes, and all learners will be encouraged to share opinions, connections and reflections during session.   
Soft social skills such as leadership, active listening, supportive speaking and respectful disagreement will be taught through the entirety of these classes.  
The classes will all follow the following schedule:
The first part of the class will be set aside for club member bonding. This time is essential in establishing the trust necessary for a truly safe Socratic class
The next part of the class will be direct instruction of the focus literacy skill of the day as well as characterization, plot and setting.  
The final portion of each lesson will allow all students to share reflections, opinions or their own connection to the focused section of the book.  All students will be encouraged share; however, no learner will be expected to speak at any time.

The schedule of expected reading will be as follows:

Book One: The Philosophers (Sorcerer's) Stone

Week of June 9
Chapters 1-3

Week of June 16
Chapters 4-6

Week of June 23
Chapters 7-9

Week of June 30
Chapters 10-12

Week of July 7
Chapters 13-15

Week of July 14
Chapters 16-17

Book Two:  The Chamber of Secrets

Week of July 21
Chapters 1-3

Week of July 28
Chapters 4-6

Week of August 4
Chapters 7-9

Week of August 11
Chapters 10-12

Week of August 18
Chapters 13-15

Week of August 25
Chapters 16-18

Book Three:  The Prisoner of Azkaban

Week of September 1
Chapters 1-3

Week of September 8
Chapters 4-6

Week of September 15
Chapters 7-9

Week of September 22
Chapters 10-12

Week of September 29
Chapters 13-15

Week of  October 6
Chapters 16-18

Week of October 13
Chapters 19-22