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LISTEN IN ENGLISH
HARRY POTTER
Magic Classes
LESSON PACK (COMPREHENSION — VOCABULARY — DISCUSSION — SCRIPT)

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Who was your favorite teacher in high school? Why?
Who was your least favorite teacher?
Directions: Read the sentence and try to guess the meaning of the underlined words.
There will be an assessment today to measure your athletic ability.
In the spells class, we learned a few simple incantations.
Today we are going to learn how to brew a potion.
I was bewitched by her beauty as soon as I saw her.
Passing and shooting are the most rudimentary skills in basketball.
With a quick flick of his wrist, he shot the ball through the air.
That’s splendid! I’ve never seen a better one.
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Malfoy and the other students are starting to take classes at Hogwarts.

Before | PREVIEW QUESTIONS

Before | LANGUAGE PREVIEW

Before | BACKGROUND

Harry Ron Hermione McGonagall Snape
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During | GIST QUESTIONS

Directions: While you watch the video, think about these questions.
What problems do the students have in each class?

After | COMPREHENSION

Directions: After you watch the video, answer these questions.
Who comes late to class?
What does McGonagall threaten to transform them into?
Why were they late?
What does Snape say that his students will not need in his class?
What skills does Snape claim to be able to teach? (He mentions 5 things.)
Why does Snape get angry at Harry?
Why is Ron unable to cast the spell properly?
Who is able to cast the spell first?
Who is Ron talking about after class?

After | STORY ORDER

Directions: Cut these up into strips. After students have watched the video one time, ask them to put the story back together in the correct order. Let them watch the video again to check the order.

Harry and Ron walk into the classroom late.
The professor transforms back into a human.
The professor gives Ron and Harry a lecture about being on time.
The professor tells the students about his potions class.
The professor singles out Harry for not paying attention.
The professor asks Harry some difficult questions about potions.
Hermoine knows all the answers, but the professor does not call on her.
The professor explains how to cast a levitation spell.
Hermoine tells Ron that he is casting the spell incorrectly.
Hermoine makes the feather levitate.
Seamus’ feather explodes when he casts the spell incorrectly.
Ron makes fun of Hermoine outside of class.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb “be.”
Whew, we made it. Can you imagine the look on old McGonagall’s face if we _____ late?
That _____ bloody brilliant.
Perhaps it would _____ more useful if I _____ to transfigure Mr. Potter and yourself into a pocket-watch. That way, one of you might _____ on time.
There will _____ no foolish wand waving or silly incantations in this class.
Pity. Clearly, fame _____ everything, _____ it, Mr. Potter?
Now, don't forget the nice wrist movement we've ______ practicing, hmm?
Stop, stop, stop. You _____ going to take someone’s eye out. Besides, you_____ saying it wrong. It’s Levi-O-sa, not Levio-SA.
You do it then if you _____ so clever. Go on, go on.
The first class is Transfiguration (changing form). The second class is Potions. The third class is Incantations (casting spells). Which of these three classes seems the most interesting? Which one seems the most dangerous? Why?
What would you like to transconfigure (transform) into?
What kind of magic potion would you like to be able to make?
Do you think Harry and Ron are bad students? Why?
Why do you think Snape is so unkind to Harry?
Ron and Hermione eventually fall in love. If you were Hermione, would you choose Harry or Ron? Why?
Are you often late for your classes? Why? How do you feel when other students are late?

After | LANGUAGE REVIEW

After | DISCUSSION

During | SCRIPT

Ron: Whew, amazing! Can you imagine the look on old McGonagall's face if we were late?
Ron: That was bloody brilliant.
McGonagall: Thank you for that assessment, Mr. Weasley. Perhaps it would be more useful if I were to transfigure Mr. Potter and yourself into a pocket-watch. That way, one of you might be on time.
Harry: 1) ____ _____ _________.
McGonagall: Then perhaps a map? I trust you don't need one to find your seats.
Snape: There will be no foolish wand waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion making. However, for those select few who possess the predisposition, I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory and even put a stopper in death. Then again, maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts in possession of abilities so formidable that you feel confident enough to not pay attention.
Snape: Mr. Potter. Our new celebrity. Tell me, 2) _________ _______ ___ ______ if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?
Snape: You don't know? Well, let's try again. Where, Mr. Potter, would you look if I asked you to find me a bezoar?
Harry: I don't know, Sir.
Snape: Pity. Clearly, fame isn't everything, is it Mr. Potter?
Flitwick: One of a wizard's most rudimentary skills is levitation, or the ability to make objects fly. Uh, 4) ____ _____ ______ ______ _________ Good. Now, uh, don't forget the nice wrist movement we've been practicing, hmm? The swish and flick. Everyone. The swish and flick. Good. And enunciate. Wingardium Leviosa. Off you go then.
Draco: Wingardium Levio-saaa.
Ron: Wingardrium Leviosar.
Hermione: Stop, stop, stop. You're going to take someone's eye out. Besides, you’re saying it wrong. It's LeviOsa, not LeviosA.
Ron: 5) ______ ____ ____ _______ if you're so clever. Go on, go on.
Hermione: Wingardium Leviosa.
Flitwick: Oh, well done! See here, everyone! Ms. Granger's done it! Oh, splendid!
Seamus: Wingard Levosa. Wingard...
Flitwick: Well done, dear. Whooaaa! Ooh.
Harry: I think 6) ____ _____ _________ ____ ______ another feather over here, Professor.
Ron: It's LeviOsa, not LeviosA. she's a nightmare, honestly. No wonder she hasn't got any friends!
Harry: 7) ___ _______ ____ _______ _____.

After | ANSWERS

COMPREHENSION
Who comes late to class? Harry and Ron
What does McGonagall threaten to transform them into? A watch
Why were they late? They got lost.
What does Snape say that his students will not need in his class? Wands
Which skills does Snape claim to be able to teach? Bewitch the mind, ensnare the senses, make glory, stop death, make fame
Why does Snape get angry at Harry? He thinks Harry is not paying attention.
Why is Ron unable to cast the spell properly? His pronunciation is not correct.
Who is able to cast the spell first? Hermione
Who is Ron talking about after class? Hermione
LANGUAGE REVIEW
Whew, we made it. Can you imagine the look on old McGonagall’s face if we were late?
That was bloody brilliant.
Perhaps it would be more useful if I were to transfigure Mr. Potter and yourself into a pocket-watch. That way, one of you might be on time.
There will be no foolish wand waving or silly incantations in this class.
Pity. Clearly, fame isn’t everything, is it, Mr. Potter?
Now, don't forget the nice wrist movement we've been practicing, hmm?
Stop, stop, stop. You are going to take someone’s eye out. Besides, you are saying it wrong. It’s Levi-O-sa, not Levio-SA.
You do it then if you are so clever. Go on, go on.
SCRIPT
1. We got lost
2. What would I get
3. What is the difference
4. Do you have your feathers
5. You do it then
6. we are going to need
7. I think she heard you

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