Welcome Witches, Wizards, Goblins, and Students,

 We will embark on a wonderfully magical journey through the Harry Potter Series. In each weekly class, we will review a few chapters in the selected  Harry Potter Novel based on the schedule listed below. This is the **Accelerated Version** of my well-loved book club. In this book club section, students will be required to read between 2 to 3 chapters before book discussion meet-ups. 

Class agenda: 
To begin class we will introduce ourselves with an icebreaker based on the series. Next, we will dive into the text and dissect 5 different story elements: Plot, Setting, Characters, Conflict, and Theme. (In books 1-3, this looks like listing different characters/settings/conflicts/themes and where we are in the story. In book 4, this looks like discussion questions about the characters/settings/conflicts/themes and plot.)  
After we have decided on the 5 story elements, I will ask the students to step into the series and switch places with a character from the chapters we are discussing. How will you handle the conflict from the chapter? Will you change the actions the character made? We will be doing reading comprehension trivia and digging deeper into magical creatures or charms and spells from the chapter. I look forward to discussing this series with you. 

This class is planned so that a student can take all of the classes, or even drop in for a certain favorite chapter. We will be discussing only the listed chapter. Therefore, we will not be building on topics from previous classes.  I would encourage the students to have their own copies of the books to follow along.

Talking about a topic that you are passionate about is fun and helps to build listening and public speaking skills. Students are welcome to come to class dressed in Harry Potter robes or attire. Wands and magical pets are welcome as well! 


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These are ongoing classes for the duration of the book. Therefore, based on which class time you choose we may start or be in different chapters.
To be clear it is always wise to ask the professor based on your preferred time and date. *Remember I am in the US EST time zone.*
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Book 1 Sorcerors Stone
Starts on: Friday, June 21st, 8 AM



My Personal Class Policies:
- Classes need to have at least three learners to facilitate a rich discussion.  Low enrollment will result in a refund or a transfer of the learner, at the option of the parent.  
- Learners need to follow classroom expectations and be respectful to others.
- For security reasons, learners must show themselves on the camera for a moment at the beginning of class to verify their identities.   
- Be prepared for class as I love to interact with everyone.  
-There is always the possibility of a good discussion extending past the class end time. Learners should not feel obligated to stay past the scheduled time.
-If there is a smaller class size, there may be a chance that class time does not fill the whole 35 minute time slot.