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Bewitching Students An Introduction to Literacy Using Harry Potter
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Bewitching Students. An Introduction to Literacy Using Harry Potter. Purpose and Intended A udience. The unit plan was designed with the idea that pleasure books are the most effective way to increase academic language, vocabulary and thinking skills. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Bewitching Students
An Introduction to Literacy Using Harry Potter
Purpose and Intended Audience
o The unit plan was designed with the idea that pleasure books are the most effective way to increase academic language, vocabulary and thinking skills.
o The unit plan can be used as a tool for students below a proficient reading level beginning in 8th grade.
Guiding Questions
oHow can young adult fiction, such as Harry Potter, be used to make literary analysis accessible to reluctant readers?
oWhat strategies can be used to teach Honors, EL and Special Education students the same texts?
The Journeyo Experiences prompted me to believe that popular
fiction can be used to create fundamental literacy in students who struggle with reading.
o In school districts with high levels of students below proficiency level there is no room for innovation.
Unit Plan Features
The Gains
o There must always be a plan for deepening student knowledge.
o Every generation has their own literary phenomenon.o Persistence and assistance is key.
Future Plans
o Continued improvement of unit plan as teaching experience continues.
o Convert from State Standards to Common Core.o Possible implementation as an after school or
academic skills class.
