HPRC HostLetter Summer

Dear Host,
It is time for another meeting of The Harry Potter Reading Club! Download these four exciting new
activities at scholastic.com/hpreadingclub.
Transform Yourself
Make Your Own Earmuffs
What if you could take a sip of Polyjuice Potion and become anyone in the whole world, just for a few
hours? Who would you become? What would you do? Where would you go? In the space below, write a
short essay about the experience.
Chamber of Secrets Trivia Tournament (A)
Path to the Chamber of Secrets
When students study Mandrakes in Herbology class, Professor Sprout instructs that they must wear
earmuffs to protect their ears from the fatal cry of the Mandrake. Now its your turn to make your own
Mandrake-proof earmuffs!
When Harry, Ron, and Professor Lockhart land at the bottom of the pipes beneath Hogwarts, Harry
must find his way to the Chamber of Secrets. Help him find his way!
Start
Directions:
1. Cut a foot-long piece of yarn and put aside. (It will be used later to tie your pom-pom.)
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2. Next, take the ball of yarn and place one end in the palm of your hand. Hold it in place with your thumb
while wrapping the yarn around all four fingers. Keep wrapping (at least fifty times) until you have a very
full pom-pom.
3. When you have finished wrapping, cut the end.
4. Carefully remove the wrapped yarn from your hand and put it down on top of the piece of yarn that you
set aside.
5. Wrap the foot-long piece of yarn several times around the middle of the bundle, tightening it as you
wrap, and secure it with a knot.
6. With scissors, cut the loops on both sides of the tied bundle, and cut any excess yarn. Now that you have
one pom-pom earmuff, go ahead and make the second one!
7. Take two or three pipe cleaners and twist them together until you have one band that is long enough to
fit over the top of your head and down to your ears. (This will act as the headband of your earmuffs.)
8. To attach your pom-poms to the pipe cleaner headband, thread each end of your pipe cleaner band into
the pom-pom until you reach the center. It should fit securely as is, but if not, you can twist it once or
twice around the knotted center of the pom-pom.
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Activity 1: Transform Yourself

For this creative writing exercise, members will think about what Polyjuice Potion is and how it is used in
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Ask members to imagine that they could transform themselves into anyone they want in the world. Then,
have them work independently to write a short essay about the experience.
Prepare ahead:
1) Photocopy one worksheet per member.
2) Have pens or pencils on hand.
During the activity:
1) Discuss the topic and allow members time to brainstorm ideas before they begin the creative writing activity.
2) Afterwards, invite club members to share their essays with the group.
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Activity 2: Make Your Own Earmuffs

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Herbology students must wear earmuffs to protect themselves
from the fatal cry of the Mandrake. For this craft activity, club members will create their own protective
ear gear!
Prepare ahead:
1) Photocopy one worksheet per member.
2) C
ollect earmuff-making supplies for each club member: two or three extra-thick pipe cleaners, one small
ball of yarn, and scissors.
3) R
ead the instructions on the Make Your Own Earmuffs worksheet ahead of time and be sure you
understand the directions.
1) H
and out two or three pipe cleaners and one small ball of yarn to each club member.
2) Explain the instructions and offer help to anyone who needs it.
3) Encourage them to wear their earmuffs for the rest of the club meeting.
Activity 3: Path to the Chamber of Secrets

For this fun maze, club members will have to help Harry find his way
to the Chamber of Secrets after he leaves Ron and Professor Lockhart.
Prepare ahead:
1) P
hotocopy one worksheet per member.
2) Have pens or pencils on hand.
1) Have club members work individually to solve the puzzle.
2) If members need help, use the provided answer key.
Activity 4: Chamber of Secrets Trivia Tournament

For this activity, club members will get a chance to show off just how much they know about Harry
Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Prepare ahead:
1)Print out four copies of the Chamber of Secrets Trivia Tournament (A) game board.
2) P
rint out one copy of the Chamber of Secrets Trivia Tournament (B) host question sheet.
3) Y
ou might want to provide a bell or some sort of buzzer for each team.
1) H
ave club members divide into three teams.
2) G
ive each team one copy of the Chamber of Secrets Trivia Tournament (A) game board, which features
categories and point values.
3) K
eep one copy each of the Chamber of Secrets Trivia Tournament (A) game board and the Chamber of
Secrets Trivia Tournament (B) host question sheet for yourself.
4) Explain the rules to the group.

Rules:
1. Decide which team goes first and ask them to select a category and point value.
2. Read the question that corresponds to the selected category and point value. (If the team cannot provide
the correct response, you may provide a hint and/or allow the other teams a chance to buzz in to
answer.) The team that answers the question correctly gets to choose the next category and point value.
3. After each question is read, club members will need to hit their buzzers in order to answer. The first
team to buzz in will get the first chance to answer the question.
4. After each question is answered, cross off the corresponding box on your copy of the Chamber of Secrets
Trivia Tournament (A) game board.
5. Be sure to keep track of each teams score.
6. Continue to play until all of the game board boxes have been eliminated.
SUMMER BONUS TRIVIA QUESTION:

What does Lucius Malfoy give Dobby, inadvertently setting him free?
Answer: A Sock
Share the fun from your club meetings by tweeting about your most successful activities
#hpREADS. Well select a favorite to feature on our site.
Yours sincerely,
The Harry Potter Reading Club


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Dear Host,

Make Your Own Earmuffs

Chamber of Secrets Trivia Tournament (A)

Path to the Chamber of Secrets

Inside the Hogwarts

Take the Polyjuice Potion (Chapter 12, Moment 2)

The contents of this page may be photocopied and

Go to Herbology Class! (Chapter 6, Moment 2)

The contents of this page may be photocopied and

SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or

The contents of this page may be photocopied and

SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or

The contents of this page may be photocopied and

SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or

Activity 1: Transform Yourself

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Activity 2: Make Your Own Earmuffs

Activity 3: Path to the Chamber of Secrets

Activity 4: Chamber of Secrets Trivia Tournament

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SUMMER BONUS TRIVIA QUESTION:

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