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Why Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is one of my favorite books. By Miss Bennett. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone By J.K. Rowling. The Characters. Harry Potter- “The boy who lived.” Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley - Harry Potter’s best friends.
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Why Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is one of my favorite books. By Miss Bennett Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s StoneBy J.K. Rowling
The Characters Harry Potter- “The boy who lived.” Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley-Harry Potter’s best friends. Professor Dumbledore-The head teacher. Hagrid-The groundskeeper at Hogwarts. Malfloy-The bully at Hogwarts. The bad guy…
Key Points in the Plot -Harry’s parents die and he has to live with his mean aunt and uncle in the human world. -Harry turns eleven and finally gets to attend Hogwarts. -Harry develops friendships with Hermione and Ronald. -Professor Dumbledore and Hagrid help Harry learn more about what happened to his parents. -Harry must keep the Sorcerer’s Stone from the antagonist.
You should read this book! The characters have many personalities. The setting allows you to escape into a pretend world. There is a mixture of action and fun throughout the story. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone shows how good overcomes evil.
Preparing YOUR Presentation -Work individually, with a partner, or in groups of three -Choose a book to share with the class -Using the “Book-Breakdown Charts” Organize the information you want to share with the class. -Characters -Plot -Setting -Why should your classmates read this book? -Write an Outline the follows along with your presentation. -Remember: Don’t give away the ending! -Choose a presentation: -Podcast Recording -Video -Power point or Prezi Presentation
After the Presentation 1. Applaud the speaker or speakers. Compliment their work. 2. Ask Questions (In a class discussion) -Ask about parts you don’t understand. -Who is the bad guy? -Ask words you need to have defined. -What is an antagonist? -Ask for the presenter to give more details. -Why do the characters make this book your favorite? 3. Predict and discuss -In your small groups, predict and discuss possible endings for the book. 4. Consider and explain -In your small groups, consider and explain why this would be a book you would or would not enjoy.