HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE

BY J.K. ROWLING

J.K. ROWLING

• Joanna Kathleen Rowling is an English author most famous for the Harry Potter fantasy series.

• J. K. Rowling was born July 31, 1965, in Yate, Gloucestershire, England. She has a sister, Dianne. Her parents are Peter and Anne Rowling.

• Rowling attended Exeter University where she graduated in 1987 with a degree in French and Classics. She worked as a secretary and a teacher.

• The idea for the Harry Potter books came to Rowling in 1990 when she was on a train ride to London.

SETTINGTHE MUGGLE & THE WIZARDING WORLD

4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging

King’s Cross train station

Hogwarts, school of wizardry

Diagon Alley

CHARACTERS

Protagonist Antagonist Major characters

Harry Potter

Lord VoldemortRon Hermione

CONFLICT

• The protagonist, Harry Potter, tries to prevent Voldemort, the antagonist from stealing the Philosopher’s Stone

• The type of conflict is Man vs. Supernatural

THEME(S)

• The triumph of good vs. evil

• Being a loyal friend is of the utmost importance

• “He who dares wins” (courage)

SIGNIFICANT QUOTE

“You might belong in Gryffindor,Where dwell the brave at heart,Their daring, nerve, and chivalrySet Gryffindors apart.”

I chose this quote because it illustrates Harry’s personality. Harry is defined by his courage and the sorting hat recognises the trait at once.

RECOMMENDATION

• I would recommend the book to everyone who likes adventure stories. Harry Potter and his friends experience many adventures and dangers and the book contains many twists.

SOURCES

• https://www.irishtimes.com/polopoly_fs/1.3170107.1501253408!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_620_330/image.jpg

• http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/wp-content/uploads/assets/RonWeasleylittle-150x150.jpg

• http://cdn-img.instyle.com/sites/default/files/styles/480xflex/public/images/2010/gallery/110910-Hermione-2-400_0.jpg?itok=aAfIEO3X

• http://aroundmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/LordVoldemort_IanHart_2001_011.jpg

OPTION 1 – MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS

• In my opinion, Harry Potter would enjoy watching Matilda. Matilda is a film about a girl who is gifted and brilliant but not encouraged by her family or the school principal. Matilda looses patience with all the people who mistreat her and uses her special powers to take revenge. Harry Potter would like the film because Matilda and he have a lot in common: they both have supernatural skills and use them to conquer evil. Another film Harry Potter would probably like is… [give 5 movie recommendations]

name the film

provide a brief summaryexplain why you would recommend the movie

OPTION 2 – DREAM VACATION

It’s Easter, one of the most important holidays in the wizarding world, and Harry Potter can visit – the Easter Island! Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is a volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean. It belongs to the Chilean territory. It is famous for its huge statues of human figures called moai. Harry Potter would love to spend his holidays on this island due to its climate and history. Since the Dursleys never took him on holidays, he would finally be able to enjoy the sun and wonderful beaches!

Suggested itinerary:

Day 1: After a long journey, Harry will spend his first day on the island at the Anakena beach. Anakena is a sandy beach in an otherwise rocky coastline. Harry will relax, swim, enjoy the surroundings and admire two moai, statues of human figures. [write a 5-day itinerary]

introduce the destination and provide key facts explain why the character should go therewrite a 5-day itinerary