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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. More Characters
Hedwig
Dobby
Buckbeak
Scabbers

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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