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  Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Lesson Plans Dilemma

  "This is a really good book, sir," said Danny Vortexhead, "but your Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets lesson plans really stink."

  "Thanks Danny," I replied as I reached into my robe for a wand. As I was about to cast a remove vocal chords spell, I was whacked over the head with a petrified toad and knocked unconscious. I woke up and saw Dumbledore at my desk. I raised my head and received a jolt from his wand. I woke up hours later and on my desk lay a list of Harry Potter websites to use with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets lesson plans.

  I share them with you.
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  Harry Potter Websites

  1.  The J.K. Rowling Official Site: The official J.K. Rowling site is as imaginative as her works. Mouse around Rowling's desk to find biographical information, information on her books, rumor denials, and other Potter news. Watch out for common items. They may be portals that take you to "secret" information.
  2. HarryPotterFansite.com: This site won the official JK fansite award in 2007. I'm not sure why. Other than facts about each book, a few editorials, and some flashy graphics, there's not much here.
  3. Harry Potter's Warner Bros. Website: I know. Why am I directing students to a website advertising a movie for a book they're supposed to read. Calm down. It's not exactly Pride and Prejudice. Kids actually want to read Harry Potter. The movies will only enhance their desire for more. This site is great. Go there after you read more on brighthub and you have a few hours to kill.
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  Harry Potter Websites Questions

   

  Questions 1-5 are from the biography section of the official J.K. Rowling site.

  1. In the biography section of the official J.K. Rowling site, J.K. shares the origin of a description of a baby that appeared to be a beach ball. What inspired that description? If you were to describe yourself as a baby what would ou write (2-3 sentences--make it up if you have to).
  2. Harry Potter isn't the only important person in J.K.'s life with a scar on her forehead. What other important person has a scar and how did she get it? What was J.K.'s excuse for causing it? Write down an excuse you've used to get out of trouble (2-3 sentences).
  3. What was J.K.'s longest job after leaving the University of Exeter and what did she do? If you could start a charity, what would you do?
  4. What stopped J.K. from immediately beginning Harry Potter when she first thought of the idea?
  5. On what experience did J.K. draw as she wrote about Harry longing for his deceased parents? What does that tell you about writing? List five experiences that have influenced you.
  6. What does J.K. Rowling do with the money she makes from Tales of Beedle the Bard?
  7. The Rubbish Bin on Rowling's site lists six types of inaccurate articles. List each one and give a brief description. In 3-4 sentences write about a time when you or someone you know was victimized by false information. Categorize it using Rowling's descriptions.
  8. Look through Rowling's trash can and summarize two rumors about her.
  9. List four winners of the Harry Potter fansite award. Feel free to check these sites out.

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