In this lesson, you will learn about a wizard from a very famous book series:
Harry Potter!
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
- Use key vocabulary
- Identify the main idea of a written passage
- Discuss Harry Potter using complex sentences
Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:
- Complete the warm up exercises
- Complete the talk time section
- Review the vocabulary section
- Watch the vocabulary video
- Play the vocabulary game
- Watch the topic video
- Read the reading comprehension passage
- Answer the reading comprehension questions
- Chit chat- talk about what you learned
- Complete the homework (optional)
Warm Up
Let’s cast some spells! Here are some spells used in Harry Potter.
Now pretend your mentor hasn’t heard of these spells. How would you teach them to your mentor?
Lumos
Alohomora
Accio
Wingardium Leviosa
Aguamenti
Talk Time
Let's talk to each other!
What would you be most excited to learn at Hogwarts? Spell casting, magic plants, flying? Tell me about what you would hope to learn in your classes.
What’s a spell you would want to invent if you were a wizard? What would it do?
If you went to Hogwarts, what house would you be in? Gryffindor, the courageous house? Slytherin, the ambitious house? Ravenclaw, the intelligent house? Or Hufflepuff, the loyal house? Tell me why.
Vocabulary
Review the vocabulary for this section.
Cauldron
Befuddle
Apothecary
a large metal pot, typically used over a fire
to confuse someone
a person or store that sells medicinal herbs
Ornate
intricate or fancy
Diadem
a jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty.
Crusade
a quest or adventure, typically for political or social change
Vocabulary Game
To practice your new vocabulary, play a game:
TopicVideo
Watch this video to learn more about the topic.
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below aloud.
In the sixth book of the Harry Potter series, Harry enrolls in an advanced potion-making class. He must use a cauldron to blend his ingredients, which he obtains from an apothecary. His friend, Hermione, becomes jealous of Harry’s unexpected success in the class. His natural aptitude for potion-making befuddles her, as she is accustomed to being the top student. Unbeknownst to Hermione, Harry has been using a modified textbook that is different from her own. His copy is an older edition filled with a former student's notes scribbled in the margins, providing him with valuable insights on how to concoct the best versions of each potion.
Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below aloud.
Later in the series, Harry, Hermione, and Ron embark on a crusade to find seven enchanted items capable of defeating the story's villain, Voldemort. Some of these objects are quite ornate, such as Ravenclaw’s diadem, a jeweled crown that once belonged to Ravenclaw herself. However, Ravenclaw has been deceased for many years, making her diadem a rare and highly sought-after artifact, which complicates Harry and his friends' search. The trio seeks assistance from the Ministry of Magic, but their efforts are thwarted as Voldemort has planted spies within the government, ensuring that Harry is cut off from any potential aid.
Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below aloud.
The Harry Potter series achieved remarkable success, largely due to its captivating storytelling. These scenes illustrate the extraordinary world-building that the author accomplished by crafting an entirely unique universe. The first book was released in 1997, and since then, the world has become enamored with Harry’s adventures. Theme parks have been constructed, Halloween costumes are donned annually, and a series of blockbuster movies have been produced. Surprisingly, the author did not anticipate the series becoming such a sensation, but the books were groundbreaking—they uniquely combined the elements of a coming-of-age story with fantasy. At the time, the Young Adult genre, to which Harry Potter belongs, was not very developed, with few books categorized under it. The Harry Potter series played a pivotal role in revitalizing the genre. Now, when you walk into a library, the Young Adult section is brimming with books specifically written for teenagers, capturing the emotions and experiences they navigate—even if these stories are set in worlds filled with wizards and dragons.
Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!
Reading Comprehension Questions
Answer the questions below.
Why does Hermione become jealous of Harry in their advanced potion-making class?
What advantage does Harry have in his potion-making class that Hermione does not know about?
What is the purpose of the crusade that Harry, Hermione, and Ron embark on later in the series?
Why is Ravenclaw’s diadem considered a special and highly sought-after item in the series?
How did the release of the Harry Potter series impact the Young Adult genre in literature?
Chit Chat
Practice speaking with your mentor.
The Room of Requirement is a magical chamber in Hogwarts Castle that appears when a witch or wizard needs it. If you discovered this room, what do you think it would transform into for you, and why would you need it?
If you were a Hogwarts student, do you think the house you would choose would align with the house the Sorting Hat chooses for you and why?
Harry’s lightning-shaped scar is a symbol throughout the series. If you were to have a magical scar or mark that gave you special powers, what would it look like and what abilities would it grant you?
Feedback
Share Your Thoughts!
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Homework
Homework
Option 1:
Imagine that you were asked to create a new magical creature for the Harry Potter movies. What would they look like? Would they have any powers? Write a detailed description of the new creature so anyone reading could picture it in their head!
Option 2:
Research a book series that falls under the young adult genre. What are the similarities and differences between your series and Harry Potter? Is the series you chose as popular? Write a short report of your findings and compare the series to Harry Potter.
Accio
Makes an object come to you
Lumos
Makes light from a wand
Apothecary
a person or store that sells medicinal herbs
Befuddle
to confuse someone
Cauldron
a large metal pot, typically used over a fire
Ornate
intricate or fancy
Crusade
a quest or adventure, typically for political or social change
Wingardium Leviosa
makes things fly
Diadem
a jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty.
Alohomora
Unlocks any locked object
Aguamenti
makes water appear
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Transcript
In this lesson, you will learn about a wizard from a very famous book series:
Harry Potter!
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:
Warm Up
Let’s cast some spells! Here are some spells used in Harry Potter.
Now pretend your mentor hasn’t heard of these spells. How would you teach them to your mentor?
Lumos
Alohomora
Accio
Wingardium Leviosa
Aguamenti
Talk Time
Let's talk to each other!
What would you be most excited to learn at Hogwarts? Spell casting, magic plants, flying? Tell me about what you would hope to learn in your classes.
What’s a spell you would want to invent if you were a wizard? What would it do?
If you went to Hogwarts, what house would you be in? Gryffindor, the courageous house? Slytherin, the ambitious house? Ravenclaw, the intelligent house? Or Hufflepuff, the loyal house? Tell me why.
Vocabulary
Review the vocabulary for this section.
Cauldron
Befuddle
Apothecary
a large metal pot, typically used over a fire
to confuse someone
a person or store that sells medicinal herbs
Ornate
intricate or fancy
Diadem
a jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty.
Crusade
a quest or adventure, typically for political or social change
Vocabulary Game
To practice your new vocabulary, play a game:
TopicVideo
Watch this video to learn more about the topic.
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below aloud.
In the sixth book of the Harry Potter series, Harry enrolls in an advanced potion-making class. He must use a cauldron to blend his ingredients, which he obtains from an apothecary. His friend, Hermione, becomes jealous of Harry’s unexpected success in the class. His natural aptitude for potion-making befuddles her, as she is accustomed to being the top student. Unbeknownst to Hermione, Harry has been using a modified textbook that is different from her own. His copy is an older edition filled with a former student's notes scribbled in the margins, providing him with valuable insights on how to concoct the best versions of each potion.
Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below aloud.
Later in the series, Harry, Hermione, and Ron embark on a crusade to find seven enchanted items capable of defeating the story's villain, Voldemort. Some of these objects are quite ornate, such as Ravenclaw’s diadem, a jeweled crown that once belonged to Ravenclaw herself. However, Ravenclaw has been deceased for many years, making her diadem a rare and highly sought-after artifact, which complicates Harry and his friends' search. The trio seeks assistance from the Ministry of Magic, but their efforts are thwarted as Voldemort has planted spies within the government, ensuring that Harry is cut off from any potential aid.
Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below aloud.
The Harry Potter series achieved remarkable success, largely due to its captivating storytelling. These scenes illustrate the extraordinary world-building that the author accomplished by crafting an entirely unique universe. The first book was released in 1997, and since then, the world has become enamored with Harry’s adventures. Theme parks have been constructed, Halloween costumes are donned annually, and a series of blockbuster movies have been produced. Surprisingly, the author did not anticipate the series becoming such a sensation, but the books were groundbreaking—they uniquely combined the elements of a coming-of-age story with fantasy. At the time, the Young Adult genre, to which Harry Potter belongs, was not very developed, with few books categorized under it. The Harry Potter series played a pivotal role in revitalizing the genre. Now, when you walk into a library, the Young Adult section is brimming with books specifically written for teenagers, capturing the emotions and experiences they navigate—even if these stories are set in worlds filled with wizards and dragons.
Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!
Reading Comprehension Questions
Answer the questions below.
Why does Hermione become jealous of Harry in their advanced potion-making class?
What advantage does Harry have in his potion-making class that Hermione does not know about?
What is the purpose of the crusade that Harry, Hermione, and Ron embark on later in the series?
Why is Ravenclaw’s diadem considered a special and highly sought-after item in the series?
How did the release of the Harry Potter series impact the Young Adult genre in literature?
Chit Chat
Practice speaking with your mentor.
The Room of Requirement is a magical chamber in Hogwarts Castle that appears when a witch or wizard needs it. If you discovered this room, what do you think it would transform into for you, and why would you need it?
If you were a Hogwarts student, do you think the house you would choose would align with the house the Sorting Hat chooses for you and why?
Harry’s lightning-shaped scar is a symbol throughout the series. If you were to have a magical scar or mark that gave you special powers, what would it look like and what abilities would it grant you?
Feedback
Share Your Thoughts!
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Homework
Homework
Option 1:
Imagine that you were asked to create a new magical creature for the Harry Potter movies. What would they look like? Would they have any powers? Write a detailed description of the new creature so anyone reading could picture it in their head!
Option 2:
Research a book series that falls under the young adult genre. What are the similarities and differences between your series and Harry Potter? Is the series you chose as popular? Write a short report of your findings and compare the series to Harry Potter.
Accio
Makes an object come to you
Lumos
Makes light from a wand
Apothecary
a person or store that sells medicinal herbs
Befuddle
to confuse someone
Cauldron
a large metal pot, typically used over a fire
Ornate
intricate or fancy
Crusade
a quest or adventure, typically for political or social change
Wingardium Leviosa
makes things fly
Diadem
a jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty.
Alohomora
Unlocks any locked object
Aguamenti
makes water appear