It is the middle of the summer, but there is an unseasonal mist pressing against the windowpanes. Harry Potter is waiting nervously in his bedroom at the Dursleys' house in Privet Drive for a visit from Professor Dumbledore himself. One of the last times he saw the Headmaster, he was in a fierce one-to-one duel with Lord Voldemort, and Harry can't quite believe that Professor Dumbledore will actually appear at the Dursleys' of all places. Why is the Professor coming to visit him now? What is it that cannot wait until Harry returns to Hogwarts in a few weeks' time? Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts has already got off to an unusual start, as the worlds of Muggle and magic start to intertwine...

In this class we will read the sixth book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. If your learner has not read the first five books in the series, scroll down for a link to the first class! During class, we will discuss what the students read that week. Students will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ask any questions that they have. We will also learn about a different element of literature each week, which will help students become better critical readers. We will discuss what they already know about the day's topic and do a short activity to practice it.

Students will have an independent reading assignment each week consisting of 3 chapters of the book. They will also complete a short assignment to show that they did the reading and understand the element of literature we discussed in class. The time required will vary depending on how fast your learner reads, but I recommend spending about half an hour a day on their reading/assignment, or 2.5 hours per week. 

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is recommended for 5th - 6th grade reading levels. If you are unsure if this class is the right level for your learner, please feel free to contact me!

Class Schedule:

Class 1: Fantasy Motifs
After class: Read ch.1-3 and complete the assignment posted in the classroom

Class 2: Foreshadowing
After class: Read ch.4-6 and complete the assignment posted in the classroom

Class 3: Finding Text Evidence
After class: Read ch.7-9 and complete the assignment posted in the classroom

Class 4: Figurative Language: Similes and Metaphors
After class: Read ch.10-12 and complete the assignment posted in the classroom

Class 5: Context Clues
After class: Read ch.13-15 and complete the assignment posted in the classroom

See you soon!

Would your learner like to meet me before enrolling? Follow this link for a meet the teacher class: https://outschool.com/classes/meet-the-teacher-jnNcRi5a?usid=MLMKXCuo&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone class: https://outschool.com/classes/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone-novel-study-jTilxYGF?usid=MLMKXCuo&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link