Exploring the Magical World of Harry Potter
ESL Lesson PlansExploring the Magical World of Harry Potter

Exploring the Magical World of Harry Potter

This ESL lesson plan engages teens and adults with vocabulary and speaking exercises centered on the magical world of Hogwarts. Designed as a 45-minute group session, this lesson plan invites students to discuss characters, complete vocabulary activities, and create their own magical characters.

Skills

  • Can describe people, places and possessions in simple terms.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Discuss the following questions.

1
Do you like reading books about magic? Why?
2
Who is your favorite character in the Harry Potter story?
3
Would you like to visit a place like Hogwarts? Why or why not?
2

How much do you know about Harry Potter? Test your knowledge by answering the following questions.

3

Fill in the blanks in the dialogue to match the characters with the right description.

4

Match these words to their definitions.

5

Fill in the blanks with the same words from the previous exercise.

6

Work in groups and create a new character!

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