讀書會：哈利波特與混血王子

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth installment of a series full of wonder, magic, and adventure. In this five-week class, learners will participate in meaningful discussions and engaging activities as we read J. K. Rowling's sixth novel in the world of Harry Potter. Book clubs are an excellent way to engage reluctant readers or help enthusiastic readers dig a little deeper. Students will need their own copy of the text to complete assigned readings before attending class.

Student should have already read the first five Harry Potter books before enrolling in this course.

Whether your student is going through the books for the first time or is an enthusiastic fan on their third re-read, this class will be full of fun for all. We will explore the text and it's themes through discussion and a variety of engaging critical thinking activities. Class will be conducted in a casual, book club style with plenty of time for discussion. I will also read aloud important or exciting parts during class to enrich our discussion.

The reading schedule will be as follows:

Lesson 1: chapters 1-6
Discussion and activities will focus on tone: How has Rowling's style changed in this book? How are the writing and setting different? 

Lesson 2: chapters 7-12
Focus on character: How does learning about Tom Riddle inform Harry about Voldemort? 

Lesson 3: chapters 13-18
Focus on the theme of Truth: How does Slughorn's attempt to change the past interfere with Harry's ability to cope with the present?

Lesson 4: chapters 19-24
Focus on plot and predictions. Harry learns about Horcruxes. How will they shape the rest of the series? Predict: Who was the Half-Blood prince?

Lesson 5: chapters 25-30 (finish book)
Focus on themes developed through the story: prejudice, influence, friendship, and bravery.