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1. Why does Dumbledore decide to have Harry grow up with the Dursleys rather than with one of the wizard families? How does Harry’s experience with his relatives build his character? 2. Why does it take so long for Harry’s wand to choose him when he visits Diagon Alley? What is special about his wand? Why does Ollivander say, “The wand ...
1. What does Aunt Marge say that provokes Harry to risk using magic outside of school? Why does he react so hastily by leaving the house? How has Harry’s attitude changed toward his relatives? 2. Why does the Minister of Magic take a personal interest in Harry’s welfare when he arrives at the Leaky Cauldron, and why does this surprise Harry? 3.
at his secretary not to disturb him, seized his telephone, and had almostfi nished dialing his home number when he changed his mind. He put the receiver back down and stroked his mustache, thinking . . . no, he was being stupid. Potter wasn’t such an un-usual name. He was sure there were lots of people called Potter who had a son called Harry.
The Harry Potter books make excellent starting points for discussion. These guides outline a host of ideas for discussions and other activities that can be used in the classroom, in
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‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ is a modern classic in children’s literature, and the book that first introduces us to Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the fabulous cast of other wizards, witches, and oddballs who populate J. K. Rowling’s wizarding world. It’s also a book that helps to establish reading habits in many burgeoning young bookworms...
If you found these Harry Potter reading comprehension worksheets (PDF) useful, you might want to check out some of the other brilliant resources we have available to help you explore this franchise. 1. ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Certificate’: Celebrate your students’ successes when they finish reading the book with the help of this ...
At the start of ‘The Philosopher’s Stone’, Harry Potter is a young orphan with no idea he’s a wizard. But when he’s suddenly whisked away to Hogwarts, a school for young witches and wizards, he discovers a world of magic, friendship - and danger. For Harry Potter is no ordinary wizard. As a baby, he survived an attack by the evil Voldemort, and Vol...
His Aunt Petunia was awake and it was her shrill voice that made the first noise of the day. "Up! Get up! Now!" Harry woke with a start. His aunt rapped on the door again. "Up!" she screeched. Harry heard her walking toward the kitchen and then the sound of the frying pan being put on the stove.
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Movie Trailer. Show the movie trailer as a hook to reading the novel or to elicit creative writing responses. Writing Prompt Examples: What mood does the music create? Describe Hogwarts. Be sure to include vivid imagery. What emotions does Harry most likely feel when the broom flies into his hand?
