Harry Potter Book 1 Club: Comprehension Discussion & Character Analysis Debates
Students will engage in interactive comprehension discussions and a character analysis debate activity each week. Students will think critically about the book, character choices, and find text evidence to support their thinking.
Katie Terlau
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4.9
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Whether this is your first time or 5th time reading Book 1, welcome to the magical beginning of the Harry Potter series!
This class will help your student think critically about the text, while engaging in interactive discussions and character analysis debates for the assigned chapters each week.
Below is the class structure for each week:
15-20 minutes of interactive book discussion.
I will have prepared questions, but I also want students to be able to speak freely about what they noticed, what questions
they have, and predictions for what is to come. I will encourage all students to speak!
20 minutes for a character analysis debate:
In this debate learning style, students will get to work in teams to find evidence to defend the affirmative or negative side of a
character's actions from the assigned chapters.
**For example: Should Hagrid have used magic?
Students will not get to pick which side of the character analysis debate they are on. This will challenge them to think of different
character's points of views. Did that character's actions effect other characters? Will it have an effect on what is to come in the
story?
This higher order thinking activity will motivate your learner to critically think about the characters, while reading independently each week!
Here is the reading schedule we will follow:
****Chapters 1-3 BEFORE the first class****
Week 1 HW- Read Chapters 4-6
Week 2 HW- Read Chapters 7-9
Week 3 HW- Read Chapters 10-12
Week 4 HW- Read Chapters 13-15
Week 5- HW Read Chapters 16-17
I hope to have your learner in this unique book club soon!
I am a certified elementary teacher and have 6 years experience teaching. I am also a certified reading specialist and love helping learners dive deeper into texts that interest them!Learning Goals
Students will think critically about the book, character choices, and find text evidence to support their thinking.
Other Details
Supply List
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone book. You can try your local library, amazon, or get a digital copy.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Outschool is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., owner of the Harry Potter® mark and related Harry Potter marks.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi!
My name is Katie! I love teaching classes that engage students and promote life long learners.
I am a certified Reading Specialist and a K-5 elementary teacher. I have a master's degree in Reading and Literacy and a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in music.
I have 6 years experience as a 3rd grade classroom teacher. I also have taught 5 summers at a summer science camp at an arboretum. I believe in creating authentic learning experiences. I create a welcoming environment where ALL learners all welcome. Teaching is my passion, but I also LOVE learning new things.
I have the cutest Chihuahua dog, Booker. I love taking my 2 year old son and Booker on walks to explore nature. My favorite is to walk around and hear the sounds of a pond. Reviews
Live Group Class
$72
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
40 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-10 learners per class
