Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Teacher's Guide, with Poster (Scholastic Literature Guides)

Young wizard Harry Potter finds himself back at the miserable Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He doesn't realize the difficulty of the task that awaits him. Harry must pull out all the stops in order to find his missing friend. No Canadian Rights for the Harry Potter Series HARRY POTTER and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (c) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter publishing rights (c) J. K. Rowling. (s05) The phenomenon of Harry Potter is mind-blowing. On buses, in parks, on the playground -- kids can't stop reading and rereading this new classic series. Not only are the stories compelling and inventive, but Harry is also a dynamic blend of realism and magic -- both traits appealing to young readers.

Educators around the world are beginning to realize that Harry Potter could hold a significant place in the classroom. The stories lend themselves to much discussion and debate, as well as being stepping-stones to other subjects.

Enter the Literature Guides from Scholastic. These handy booklets present each Harry Potter title in a perfect format for teaching. Summaries, class projects, activities, and questions are included, as well as cross-curricular activities with art, literature, social studies, and more.

In the literature guide to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, students can discuss why Harry doesn't want Lockhart to use a charm on his arm and why Aragog is so loyal to Hagrid. Projects like reenacting favorite scenes from the book and creating brochures for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are sure to engage and entertain every student.

Treat your students to an in-depth discussion of the most popular writer to date -- and become the most popular teacher in town!

Includes a colorful teaching poster and engaging activities! A complete guide to teaching Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Includes an author biography, background information, summaries, thought-provoking discussion questions, as well as creative, cross-curricular activities and reproducibles that motivate students. An exploration of the book through chapter summaries, discussion questions, vocabulary builders, and cross-curricular activities