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Write a paragraph that describes the statue with the Magic is Might sign, and describe who you think agrees with these symbols.

Use 5 quotes and/or facts from the book to show that your description is accurate, and you are associating these symbols with a correct character from the book.

Reread your paragraph to make sure it is easy to read and has no grammatical errors.

If you want to share your paragraph, you can upload it here.

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It’s important to understand arguments you disagree with. If you understand how they make their argument, then you know how to make a good counter argument.

For this project, you are going to make the argument from Voldemort’s perspective. Write 1 paragraph that describes why muggle blood is a weakness using Voldemort’s thinking.

Then, write a second essay that proves each point Voldemort makes is incorrect.

Reread both of your writings to make sure they are free from errors.

If you want to share your arguments, you can upload them here.

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Some Harry Potter books start with birthday parties or the muggle world. This book starts with a Death Eaters meeting.

For this project, write a paragraph that describes the tone that this chapter sets for the entire book.

Be sure to cite at least 3 quotes from the chapter to show what types of words make the tone of the book feel that way.

Reread your paragraph to make sure it is easy to read and has no grammatical errors.

If you want to share your paragraph about the tone of the first chapter, you can upload it here.

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At the end of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince(TM), Harry makes some big decisions about his relationships with Hermione, Ron, Ginny, and the entire Hogwarts community. What is he trying to do? Do you agree?

Write 1 paragraph that explain how Harry is changing his relationship with Hermione, Ron, Ginny, and Hogwarts.

Then, write another paragraph that explains whether you agree or disagree with him. Are Harry’s ideas the best thing for him?

Be sure to cite 5 facts from the book as you write these 2 paragraphs. That way, your reader will know you completely represented Harry’s decisions, and how they may play out.

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At one point, Harry Potter calls Severus Snape a coward, and Snape “screamed” at him for saying he was a coward.

Do you think Severus Snape is a coward?

Explain your reasoning using at least 5 events or facts from the story.

In order to make your point, you will need to write a paper that has five paragraphs:

• Paragraph 1: States your opinions and summarizes the reasons why you believe that is true.
• Paragraphs 2-4: Explains each reason listed in Paragraph 1 using facts and quotes from the book.
• Paragraph 5: Summarizes your argument and restates the main idea of your argument.

You can upload your five-paragraph essay here if you want to share.

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Create a diorama or a sketch of a scene from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince(TM). From Diagon Alley to the Cave, there are some amazing settings in this book.

After you create the setting, write a paragraph about how the setting affected the characters and plot.

Reread your paragraph to make sure it is easy to read and has no grammatical errors.

If you want to upload an image of your setting, you can upload it below.

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Give a thorough definition of Horcruxes. Think about a Wikipedia entry to guide your writing. Give a brief overview and then explain its history, how they are used, and famous examples of Horcruxes.

You will have to cite 7 facts from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to show you thoroughly explained this topic.

Be sure to reread what you write to make sure it is easy to read and has no grammatical errors.

If you want to share your Horcrux explanation, you can upload it here.

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Write a two paragraph paper that introduces the Felix Felices potion and explain how it is used in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince(TM). Then, explain how you would use it in your life. What would you do the same? What would you differently?

Be sure to cite 3 facts from the book to show that you are accurately describing Felix Felices potion.

If you want to share your great idea for this potion, you can upload your two-paragraph essay here.

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Use this graphic organizer to record at least 6 pieces of evidence discussed at Harry Potter’s hearing. If you are unsure whether the evidence helps Harry Potter’s case or hurts Harry Potter’s case, you can put it in the middle.

If you want, you can take a picture of your work and upload it below!

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You have met a lot of characters so far! This project will help you organize the characters, and see if they change over time.

List characters from “Obviously Evil” to “Unsure” to “Obviously Good”. Put a quote next to each name from the book to show the thinking you used to put each person on your diagram.

Be sure to put at least 10 characters on this graphic organizer.

Each character should have a quote that shows why you think they are that good (or evil!)

You can upload it here, and you can also update it and add to it as you learn new facts and meet new characters.

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