2º E.S.O Bilingual Section. Laura Álvarez Benítez

Harry potter and the philosopher’s stone

Pre- reading activities: What do we know about Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone? It is said that the Philosopher’s Stone is capable of turning base metals, especially lead, into gold! What if….. you were a wizard and everything you touched would turn into gold……? Reading Activity: You are going to read Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Chapter 1. After reading, discuss the tasks related to it.

2º E.S.O Bilingual Section. Laura Álvarez Benítez

2º E.S.O Bilingual Section. Laura Álvarez Benítez

5. Match the word with its definition:

1.to screech 2.don’t dare 3.a bolt of lightning 4.a wristwatch 5.furiously 6.to spoil 7.to warn 8.to be laughed at for sth 9.to chase 10.to complain 11.to slither 12.to murmur 13.a concrete floor 14.weird

a)to challenge to do something b)to weaken the character of (a child) by c)giving it all it wants d)unusual character, strange e)to cry out in a high-pitched voice f)to say in a low indistinct voice; utter indistinctly g)a flash of natural electric discharge in the atmosphere h)to state that one is suffering from a pain or illness i)a watch worn round the wrist j)to glide or slide like a reptile k)made of hard, strong, construction material floor l)to pursue a person or animal quickly m)to inform someone of a possible danger or problem n)to hear amusement or happiness by producing a series of inarticulate sounds, sometimes in negative meaning

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6. CHARACTER’S DESCRIPTION STEP BY STEP

STEP 1: WHAT IS HE/SHE LIKE? When we describe a character in a text, we can provide ajectives related to they way they look and to the way they are (physical and personality description). In the following exercises, you will work with personality adjectives:

2º E.S.O Bilingual Section. Laura Álvarez Benítez

2º E.S.O Bilingual Section. Laura Álvarez Benítez

STEP 2: : WHAT DOES HE/SHE LOOK LIKE?

Physical Description of Characters In pairs, classify the following words into one of these categories:

FACE HAIR BODY HEIGHT

bun, spiky, pimples, shoulder-length,braids, bushy eyebrows, thin eyebrows, close-set eyes, freckles, well-built, skinny, slim, ponytail,dyed, curly, wavy, shortish, tiny

STEP 3: BODY VERBS When we describe characters, we also talk about the way they walk, they talk, they look... In pair, classify the following verbs into its correct category: bite blink breathe chew clap eat glance kick kiss lick mutter nod pick point punch scratch shake shake shrug slap smack smell sniff stare stub swallow talk taste whisper whistle wink

Write the verbs to the body parts that are ’used’ with them.

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Use the above verbs in an appropriate verb form. 1. Boxers try to knock out their opponents by …………………… them in the face.

2. He ……………….. something about how difficult his boss was and went back to work.

3. He sweetly ……………….. his wife as they toasted their fiftieth wedding anniversary.

4. He .................... his shoulders because he didn't know the answer.

5. He .................... to let her know that he was only joking

6. He …………… his approval of what the candidate was saying as he was listening.

7. He ……………….. his head violently to show his disagreement with what she was saying.

8. She ................... him across the face for being so rude.

9. If something itches then you probably need to

……………….. it.

10. The audience ……………….. enthusiastically at the

end of the concert.

11. You should always …………….. your food thoroughly

before swallowing.

12. Just ………………. that wonderful morning air. Isn't it fantastic!

13. The shark ………………… the man on the leg.

14. The police dog ………………. the bag and then barked.

15. She ………………. his toe on the door.

16. the child ……………….. his ice-cream cone contentedly.

17. He ……………… his food even though he wasn't hungry.

18. I can't .................... any salt in this soup!

19. He ………………… his favourite tune as he drove to work.

20. The policeman could .................... alcohol on the driver’s breath.

21.……………….. your food thoroughly before swallowing.

22. Don't ever ………………… a child, no matter how angry you become.

23. He ……………… rapidly as he tried to see in the bright sun.

24. He ………………… at his watch during the interview.

25. The artist ………………… at the painting on the wall for over ten minutes.

26. The footballer ..................... the ball into the net.

27. She ..................... at the man who stole her bag.

28. I couldn’t believe. He started to ………….. his nose in the restaurant

STEP 4: CHARACTERS’ DESCRIPTION PROMPTERS When you read a character’s description, pay attention to the following details:

• Their name: ______________________________________________________ • Their appearance (what they look like): ____________________________________ • Their personality: _______________________________________________________ • How they move,talk, etc: ________________________________________________ • Where they live: __________________________________________________________ • Their special powers, skills or talents: __________________________________________ • How old they are: __________________________________

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• How they are linked to the other characters: ________________________________________ In the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, various characters are portrayed. Look at the characters below and describe them in terms of the character’s description prompters above. When you finish, draw a small quick picture of what you think the character is like: Ambus Dumblemore: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mr Dudley:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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STEP 5: FINAL TASK. WRITING YOUR OWN DESCRIPTION Look at the picture provided and write a description of the character. Use the template as draft to guide you:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Physical Description

Character’s

Name

Personality Description

Special powers, skills and

talents

Age

Living Location

Relationship with others Way it talks, moves, etc

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