Use this activity to engage all types of learners, while requiring that they refer to and incorporate details from the text over the course of the activity.

ACTIVITY 1: “Character Map”

In this activity, students will analyze characters to create visual representations of a key character from the story.

• Choose a character in the novel you know well.
• Create a poster (or other visual format) that depicts an in-depth analysis of the character. You must include all required elements from Lists A and B below.
• Present your project to the class.
• Write a response to reflect on what you learned, what you are most proud of, and what advice you can give yourself for your next analysis project.

LIST A: Include ALL elements from this list about the character.

• Character’s name
• Age or age range
• Hogwarts House
• 4 or more character traits
• 1 or more items they value
• 2 or more key character quotes
• 1 or more symbols that represent the character in some way
• A description of how they grow over the course of the novel

LIST B: Include at least 3 elements from this list about the character.

• Magical animal that represents or relates to the character
• Special abilities or talents
• Close friends and/or family members
• Character picture
• Educated guess about the character’s favorite song and why
• Advice the character would most likely give the class, or words the character might live by