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 * Learning Objective: Using Inferences, Context clues, Strategic Knowledge and Research to Critique and Determine**


 * 21st Century Skills** : Creativity, Innovation, Communication, Colllaboration, Digital Citizenship, Information Fluency, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Technical Operations


 * Cognitive Type/Skills: Application, Comparing and Contrasting, Analyzation, Evaluation, Creating **

**Activity: Research, Formulating Questions, Constructing an Interview, Designing a Model**

A Day in the Life of Harry Potter
 * Resources** : Internet, Harry Potter Books
 * Subject:A Day in the Life of Harry Potter ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
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[|Introduction] | [|Task] | [|Process] | [|Resources] | [|Evaluation] | [|Conclusion] Introduction: **

What do you think of Harry Potter's life? Have you ever thought about being a student at a school similar to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Would you like to have friend like those Harry has befriended at Hogwarts? Who is the mastermind behind the scenes of this amazing character? ** The Task: **

As we search for details in the life of the famous Harry Potter you will attend classes at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In addition you will explore other sites where Harry enjoys spending time. You will want to become friends with a couple of Harry's buddies. Finally you will need to dig up some facts on the person behind the characters and events as the life of Harry is revealed.


 * The Process:

//At the computer://** ** Read all directions before you click. **
 * Visit at least three locations at Hogwarts. One of your visited sites should be a class at the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You may begin your tour at [|http://hogwartsww.homestead.com/index.html] . See directions below, "In the Classroom" to complete this [|activity].
 * Next in your quest to learn about Harry you will want to learn about his friends and maybe even a character who doesn't see Harry in the same light as we do. Remember Harry has many friends but he also has a few enemies. You can learn some information about others at [|http://www.kidsreads.com/harrypotter/who.html] You may need to take notes about a few of the characters from this web site. You will need this information for the " [|In the Classroom Activity] ."
 * Finally it is important to give credit where credit is due. At
 * [|http://www.kidsreads.com/harrypotter/jkrowling.html] you can find information about J. K. Rowling. Read the document and the interview. For your news anchor position click to "In the Classroom" [|Assignment 3].

//**After attending class and exploring the Hogwarts campus you should develop a well written paragraph for each site. **Each paragraph should be seven to ten sentences ** Resources:
 * //In the classroom:
 * 1) [[image:http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/webquests/harry/book_and_feather.gif width="106" height="78"]]
 * You should use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
 * Your paragraphs must be written in ink or word processed and printed.
 * Turn in your paragraphs to the folder labeled Activity One.
 * 1) mensional model of one of the characters, other than Harry.
 * You may work with a partner to create your model.
 * Use your imagination for materials and supplies.
 * Your character must be at least twelve inches tall. It could be actual size!
 * You will be given time during class to work on your character models. Although, you may need to do some work at home.
 * As you complete the assignment we will display in the media center.
 * 1)  Working with a new partner, you are going to interview J.K. Rowling!
 * Together you are going to write questions that would be appropriate for an interview with the world famous author.
 * The time for the interview should be about ten minutes. Remember time will seem to go faster during the actual interview so you should plan accordingly.
 * Next you will decide which one of you will be J.K. Rowling and which will be the anchor.
 * Practice the interview several times.
 * When you have a flawless program, either audio tape your interview or video tape the interview.
 * Share your program with another group.
 * Turn your written questions as well as your tape into the box labeled interviews, Activity 3.

Pre-lesson on Inferences and Conclusions [|http://hogwartsww.homestead.com/index.html] [|http://www.kidsreads.com/harrypotter/who.html] [|http://www.kidsreads.com/harrypotter/jkrowling.html] ** Evaluation: Activity Two will be graded based on how the model appears in relation to the character traits we have learned about the character you chose. In addition, to the overall appearance your character model you we also be evaluated on how well you work with your partner in class. Finally your model should be neat and show that you have an understanding of the character's traits and personality. Remember your model must be at least twelve inches tall but it would be neat to have life size Potter character among us. Activity Three will be viewed for a well planned, organized, rehearsed interview. It does not matter if the interview is taped on audio or video cassette. The questions asked by the anchor should be relevant to the subject. Your interview should be about ten minutes. It may be longer if you wish. ** Conclusion: You by now have become familiar with the famous Harry Potter. You have attended classes with him. You have wonder the Hogwarts campus just as Harry did as he learned about the school. You could extend your knowledge of U. S. boarding schools by using the internet and the web. You have used inferences and context clues to become informed about Harry's sidekicks. Remember to use these same concepts to discover all you can about other characters. Finally you tapped into the thoughts of the author, J.K.Rowling. As you read other novels and stories think about the author and what he or she may have dreamed as they were attempting publication. This Webquest was created by Donna T. Shelton, NBCT. All comments and questions are welcome. I can be reached via email ||   ||
 * Harry Potter Novels
 * Activity One should include three well developed paragraphs that are written in cursive with ink or word processed and printed. Each paragraph must have seven to ten sentences and include details about each site visited. The paragraphs should be free of errors including punctuation, grammar, and spelling.