Use these questions or activities to help gauge students’ familiarity with and spark their interest in the context of the work, giving them an entry point into the text itself.

Short Answer

1. Why is it important to have a global community? What do you think a global community’s role should be? What would the world be like if countries did not work together? What problems should countries solve independently, and what should they collaborate on?

Teaching Suggestion: The introduction of the Department of Magical Cooperation in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire widens the scope of the wizarding world to include countries other than the United Kingdom. This question invites students to think about how different countries work together to better society, connecting to the theme International Community and Unity. Some students might be unfamiliar with the United Nations, so it could be helpful to create a Know Wonder Learn (KWL) chart to familiarize your students with the global community. These and similar resources might be helpful in addressing these topics.

• This page from Facing History & Ourselves provides an overview of the United Nations and offers additional connections for students.
• This article from National Geographic discusses many different types of international organizations and their functions.