Talking Point for Chapter 1:
When we read fantasy, the main character often has dramatic new experiences. Think about how life is about to change for Harry Potter. Make a connection to recent changes in your life. If you would like to respond, you can email your thoughts to JGarcia1@dickinsonisd.org
Talking Point for Chapter 2:
Sometimes in fantasy stories, characters face different kind of dragons-some as literal, while others are metaphorical dragons symbolizing conflicts faced by those characters. One could say that one of Harry's dragons is how he is treated by the Dursleys. What is a dragon in your life? If you would like to respond, you can email your thoughts to JGarcia1@dickinsonisd.org
Talking Point for Chapter 3:
In fantasy stories, knowledgeable readers assume that some themes are so important and so universal. Sophisticated readers then are alert for those themes and bring their knowledge of history to what they are reading to compare themes. What theme(s) do you see in Harry Potter so far? If you would like to respond, you can email your thoughts to JGarcia1@dickinsonisd.org