My reading group is enjoying reading “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and to capitalize on their interest we are making trading cards for the characters.  The group discussed what is usually on a trading card and how they should do them.  It was interesting to watch them decide to do their own cards...
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Chapter 2 – The Vanishing Glass What a lively discussion this chapter created! I’m always thrilled with the word J.K. Rowling chose to use to tell the story and are delighted when my students discover the nuances of the words. Some of the discussions were: How the Dursley’s treat Harry.  How does your parents...
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I have always enjoyed Harry Potter and I decided to use the it in my reading group to use it to discuss but also to weave myths into their backgrounds.  Initially I was a little apprehensive because of all the fall out on the series but I felt strongly that my group would enjoy...
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