Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to analyze characters and settings in the book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and make connections to your own life experiences.
Materials and Prep
- Copy of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
- Paper and pencils
- Internet access (optional)
Activities
- Begin by reading a chapter from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" together. Encourage the student to pay attention to the characters and settings mentioned.
- After reading, ask the student to choose their favorite character from the chapter and draw a picture of them. Have them write a short description of the character's personality traits.
- Next, ask the student to think about a setting from the chapter and draw a picture of it. Have them write a short description of the setting, including details about its appearance and atmosphere.
- Discuss the student's drawings and descriptions. Ask them to explain why they chose that particular character and setting, and if they can relate to them in any way. Encourage them to make connections to their own life experiences.
- For an optional extension activity, have the student research more about the author, J.K. Rowling, and share interesting facts about her with you.
Second Grade Talking Points
- "Characters are the people or animals in a story. They have different personalities and do different things."
- "Settings are where the story takes place. They can be real places or made-up places."
- "When we read a story, we can imagine what the characters and settings look like in our minds."
- "Sometimes, we can find characters and settings in books that remind us of people and places in our own lives."
- "Drawing pictures and writing descriptions can help us remember and understand the characters and settings better."