“The Boy who lived” The Theme for this Assignment will be chosen from the Harry Potter series by author, JK Rowling.

Write a short story based on one book from the Harry Potter series using these five elements: Characters Setting Theme Plot Conflict The first three elements must be chosen from the lists provided. The other two are up to you. All five elements need to be identified in your short story. Assignment

Include at least three characters. Story must be between 900-1,000 words. You have two weeks to complete the assignment.

By JK Rowling Sorcerer’s Stone Chamber of Secrets Prisoner of Azkahban Goblet of Fire Order of the Phoenix The Half-Blood Prince The Deathly Hallows You may choose one of the seven books from which to base your short story. By JK Rowling

Harry Potter Ron Weasley Hermione Granger Albus Dumbledore Rubeus Hagrid Lord Voldemort Severus Snape Draco Malfoy The Dursleys A minimum of three of these main characters should be included in your short story. Main Characters

More Characters Hedwig Dobby Buckbeak Scabbers

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Griffendor Common Room Hogsmeade Village The Burrow The Dursley Home Hogwart’s Express Choose one of these settings for your story. Main Settings

Themes throughout the Series Good vs. Evil Love / Friendship Choices Coming of Age Death These five themes are prominent in the series; choose one for your story. Themes throughout the Series

If you have any questions, please ask. Keep this thought in mind … “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” Albus Dumbledore