Club de lectura de Turning Pages: Estudio flexible de Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal, libro 1

It is a magical world full of unknown possibilities and together we will explore it using character mapping, discussions of literary devices such as foreshadowing, and overarching themes found in the literature. Students will read the book and dive into the world of Harry Potter using discussions, worksheets, and out-of-class activities to gain a deeper understanding of the book. Activities and discussions will be based on the set of chapters assigned that week.

Interaction and coursework will be hosted via Nearpod, students will utilize group boards to discuss key concepts throughout the course.

Parents: Please be aware that the student must have a copy of the book in order to participate and the student should read chapters 1 & 2 before the first class meets.

Pre-Read: Chapters 1 & 2

Week One (Assigned in class):
-Assigned Reading Chapters 1-7
-Literary concepts: Character Mapping, Foreshadowing, Character traits
-Group Journal concepts: Rich descriptor exercise
-Nearpod activities: video reflection, journal entries, recap games, explore the setting

Week Two (Assigned in class)::
-Assigned Reading Chapters 8-12
-Literary concepts: Character Mapping, Chapter Preview
-Journal concepts: Spatial reasoning of settings
-Nearpod activities: video reflection, journal entries, recap games, house selection, wand selection

Week Three (Assigned in class)::
-Assigned Reading Chapters 13-18
-Literary concepts: Character Mapping, quote analysis, 
-Journal concepts: World building
-Nearpod activities: video reflection, journal entries, recap games, quote analysis

Week Four (Assigned in class)::
-Assigned Reading: None
-Assigned Watching: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Movie)
-Literary concepts: Character Mapping, Building three dimensional characters, Character growth, plot devices, the role of plot guides in fantasy, Plot twists
-Journal concepts: Power of names, identifying character drive, Compare/Contrast story telling methods
-Nearpod activities: video reflection, journal entries, recap games, exploring muggle world of Harry Potter,