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Wizards, Friend or Enemy?

You know about the wizarding world, so it may be a surprise to think about the fear muggle have of wizards. 

Part 1. You will write a blog post from the point of view of a human scared of wizards. What are the fears? What problems do you see?

Your blog post should have a main idea that is supported by details. Include 3 pieces of information from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. [Hint: Which characters will help you see this point of view?

Part 2. Then, choose a wizard from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and write a response, “Wizards are our Friends”. Be sure to address the big ideas raised in your blog post. 

Cite two events or pieces of dialogue that support your arguments about why wizards should not worry muggles.

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Quidditch Explained

Quidditch is an important part of Hogwarts. Let’s make sure we understand it by creating an informational poster that others could use to learn Quidditch from you!

Create a poster that shows the key rules of Quidditch. Include at least 3 quotes from the characters or the author. Bonus points for making the poster engaging, so others may want to play Quidditch!

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Well-Constructed Paragraph

This is the rubric for how well-constructed your epilogue outline paragraph is.

Attempt is missing or barely started.Paragraph is disorganized, lacking main idea with supporting details and/or grammar inhibits a reader from understanding.Paragraph is somewhat organized, but main idea and details are not closely related or well-structured. Paragraph is clearly organized with a main idea and strong supporting details.
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Two Character Cards – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Trading cards are fun, especially when you make them yourself! Here is a guide to make sure your cards are complete.

Attempt is missing or barely started.The cards do not have pictures on the front or details on the back.The picture of at least one of the characters does not match descriptions in the text, or the details on the back are unclear or do not match details in the text.The two cards have accurate pictures of each character on the front, and the details on the back are clear and match details in the text.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Grammar

This is the rubric for how well your argument is written

Attempt is missing or barely started.Argument has grammar that inhibits a reader from understanding.Argument has grammar that detracts from the reader’s understanding.Argument has grammar that does not restrict the reader’s understanding.
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Rubric for 2 Key Details – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Attempt is missing or barely started.There is one unclear or unimportant detail given. There is 1 detail clearly written that supports the main idea OR 2 details are given but may not connect effectively to the main idea.The 2 details connect to the main idea and create a strong piece of writing that conveys the information.
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Key Details Rubric for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Every piece of writing needs key details to support a main idea. Here is how we determine whether your details are written well.

Attempt is missing or barely started.Less than 2-3 details used or the writing is not clear enough to find the details. 2 details are clearly written and support the main idea OR 3 details are given but may not connect effectively to the main idea.All 3 details connect to the main idea and create a strong piece of writing that conveys the information.
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External Sources for Informational Paragraph- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Information comes from sources. It’s important you let people know what sources you used! Be sure to list the books, websites, newspapers, etc. that you used to create this writing.

Attempt is missing or barely started.No citations are related to this topic. Some citations are present, but some writing used facts from sources not cited.Every book, website, newspaper, etc. used for facts in this writing is listed at the bottom.
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First Paragraph – Well-constructed paragraph for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone



This is the rubric for how well-written your paragraph is.

Attempt is missing or barely started.Paragraph is disorganized and/or grammar inhibits a reader from understanding.Paragraph is somewhat organized and/or grammar detracts from the reader’s understanding.Paragraph is clearly organized and grammar does not restrict the reader’s understanding.
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First Paragraph – Two Citations for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Citing the text is important for everyone to know where you got your information. Sometimes when you look again at the book, you will have a new idea too. Continue reading closely!

Attempt is missing or barely started.There are less than 2 citations and they are vague or unconnected to the main idea. There is only 1 citation that is clear and connected to the main topic.There are 2 citations that are clear and connected to the main topic.
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