Information & explanation texts ('Philosopher's Stone' chapters 11-14)

With TA/Tutor

These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.

They support the learning in class in this unit.

Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.

Back to Lockdown?

If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.

SPAG Revision
Look at the difference between phrases and clauses, then move on to study adverbials, including fronted adverbials. Finally, revise parenthesis.

5-minute SPAG Revision
Revise adverbials, including phrases and clauses. Ensure that children understand parenthesis. Finally, revise word classes.

Essential Texts
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling (any edition)

Optional texts
Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling
Quidditch Through the Ages by JK Rowling
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by JK Rowling

Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 7 CD set read by Stephen Fry

Films (all rated PG) – or use weblinks below
Harry's first Quiddich match in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (01:13:00-01:20:00)

Websites
History and rules of Quidditch – from Fandom Wikia
List of chocolate frog cards and texts – from Fandom Wikia
Harry's first Quidditch match – two-part YouTube clip