Author Study: J.K. Rowling

Learn about author J.K. Rowling and the books she has written. Biographies, interviews, and classroom activities that go along with her books are included. There are links to eThemes Resources on books by the author.

Grades

• 4,
• 5,
• 6

Links

• J.K. Rowling Official Web Page

  This is an official web page of the author. Includes biography, works, games, news, and interesting facts about her.

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• Scholastic: Meet Author J.K. Rowling

  Read interview transcripts about her works and find out her inspirations and ideas for the books. Note: This site has a link to discussion forums.

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• Scholastic: Harry Potter Books, Games, and Activities for Muggles

  This site has various activities that go along with Harry Potter series. Includes a clip of book reads from the author. Note: This site includes ads and a link to discussion forums.

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• Rowling Quotes

  Read some of quotes from the author. Note: This site includes ads.

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• Harry Potter Resources and Activities

  This site has various classroom activities and lesson plans that go along with the books. Note: This site includes ads.

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• eThemes Resource: Literature: "Harry Potter" Books by J.K. Rowling

  Learn more about the "Harry Potter" books and author J.K. Rowling. There are many interactive quizzes and games. There is a site where students can be sorted into the Hogwarts houses. Also, view the book covers as they appear in other countries. Included are eThemes resources on the first four books.

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• eThemes Resource: Literature: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

  These sites are about the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling. There are lesson ideas, book reviews, quizzes, and activities. Included is an eThemes resource on the Harry Potter series.

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• eThemes Resource: Literature: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

  These sites are about the fourth book in the "Harry Potter" series by J. K. Rowling. There are lesson plans, games, quizzes, reviews, and excerpts. Also included is a list of books students who enjoy the Harry Potter books might also enjoy. There is a link to an eThemes resource on Harry Potter that is an overview of the series.

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• eThemes Resource: Literature: "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J. K. Rowling

  These sites are about the book "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" and author J. K. Rowling. Included are book reviews, excerpts, quizzes, activities, and lesson ideas. Included is an eThemes resource on the Harry Potter series.

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• eThemes Resource: Literature: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling

  These websites are about the book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and the author J. K. Rowling. Includes quizzes, games, discussion questions, excerpts, and reviews. There is a link to a more general eThemes resource on the "Harry Potter" series.

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Education Standards

• MO
  • R.2.C.e
  • R.2.C.e
  • R.3.C.a
  • R.3.C.h
  • R.3.C.h
  • R.3.C.i

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Created: September 07, 2007 at 03:17 | Updated: August 30, 2012 at 14:46