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Teaching Harry Potter to Creative Writers: An Educator's Guide

New Release Special! Until Saturday Nov. 18, save 25%. Teach your students to write with Harry Potter as their text! JK Rowling's Harry Potter series not only inspired a new generation to read, but to write as well. Many of these early fans are now creative writing teachers eager to introduce their students to the magic that inspired them. By drawing on a text most students will know and adore, Harry Potter for Creative Writers teaches creative fiction with examples and activities that even the most reluctant learners will find enchanting. This guide’s insightful analysis has been taught as a complementary resource at high school and college campuses and dozens of writers workshops and fan conferences for over a decade. Through guided lessons plans and reproducible handouts, plus more available online, the authors provide a proven method to engage students and to foster 21st century skills. Pacing options are provided for three lengths of study, and many activities are adapted for a younger age group. Topics Include: Characterization, World Building, Backstory, Hero’s Journey, Myths and Archetypes, Fan Fiction, and so much more. Activities Include: Peer Collaboration, Think-Pair-Share, Differentiation, Free Writing, Reflections, 21st Century Skills, and more!