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From Ms. Ward

Today we come to the final chapter and the book's climax. Think hard. What was Harry's problem? Why do you think this chapter could be...

From Ms. Ward

An exciting reading awaits! While listening, write down your questions. Why do you think characters make the choices they do? What...

From Ms. Ward

As you listen to today's read aloud, think about the prediction you made about this chapter. Did it come true? What do you think Harry,...

From Ms. Ward

Danger still lurks at Hogwarts! After listening to the read aloud, make predictions! What do you think Harry, Ron, and Hermione will do?...

From Ms. Ward

Voldemort appears! What do you think he really wants? Think hard and post one or two paragraphs on Dojo to share your thinking with me.

From Ms. Ward

It's Visualization & Salsa Word Day ! Harry, Ron, Hermione, Neville, and Malfoy have joined Hagrid in the forbidden forest! Listen...

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Is it ever okay to break the rules if you're trying to help another person? In today's read aloud, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are punished...

From Ms. Ward

In today's read aloud, Malfoy continues to make trouble for Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Why do you think he acts that way? How do you think...

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In today's read aloud, Hagrid has a new pet! What do you think will happen if Malfoy finds out? I'm looking forward to seeing your...

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Who's a good guy? Who's a bad guy? In today's read aloud Harry overhears Snape threatening Professor Quirell about the Sorceror's Stone....

From Ms. Ward

In today's reading, Harry, Ron and Hermione learn about the Sorcerer's Stone, which allows you to live forever and turn any metal into...

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In today's read aloud, Harry finds he can't stay away from the Mirror of Erised, which shows your deepest heart's desire. If you were to...

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In today's story, Harry sneaks around Hogwarts in the Invisibility Cloak, and sees his parents in a hidden mirror. How do you think...

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It's Christmas at Hogwarts and Harry receives a very special gift. Our writing prompt today involves invisibility. If you could make...

From Ms. Ward

Let's Visualize! In today's reading, Harry faces extreme danger during the Quidditch game. As you listen to the story, picture in your...

From Ms. Ward

It's a Quidditch match between Gryffindor and Slytherin and each team is playing as you might expect. Why do you think Slytherin breaks...

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In today's read aloud, it is a frighteningly exciting night at Hogwarts, and we watch two characters change a great deal. How did...

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It's Halloween at Hogwarts! In today's reading, Harry gets a surprise gift, learns the rules of Quidditch, and is shown up in Professor...

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In today's read aloud, Harry and Ron are breaking the rules to meet Malfoy and Goyle at midnight! Somehow Hermoine and Neville get...

From Laura Ward

We're going to practice more prediction today! Were your predictions yesterday correct? In today's reading, Harry earns a great honor,...

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