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Post by profmccleary on Jul 13, 2010 14:36:17 GMT -5
History of Magic - The Class
"Well, you all know, of course, that Hogwarts was founded over a thousand years ago, by the four greatest witches and wizards of the age. Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin. Now three of the founders co-existed quite harmoniously. One did not”
-Introduction- Welcome to the main page of one of the mandatory courses for OWL students, History of Magic. I am Professor Erin McCleary, and my main purpose with this class is to finally make it interesting and for students to WANT to take it.
-The Course- History of Magic is a self-explanatory course; it covers the wide and interesting history of the wizarding world. In this course we will be study topics from the history of Hogwarts, Quidditch's expansive history, giants and goblins and house elves and their eccentric histories. NEWT students will be going into more detail and depth in these topics. Classes will be in different formats, but mainly in assignments. These assignments can be short and sweet, but can also be a little bit longer and in depth.
-The Expectations- I expect my students to come, participate and do the assignment for each and every class, as they are just once a month. If you miss the deadline, your house will be docked ten house points. If you miss the deadline twice it goes to twenty and third time is detention, so keep that in mind. If you the students make this class as fun as it can be, then we will have an amazing year.
-The Materials- A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot with additions by Hermione Granger, as well as Hogwarts: A History are the required texts for this class
Professor Erin McCleary History of Magic
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Post by profmccleary on Jul 13, 2010 19:19:00 GMT -5
CLASS #1
Hogwarts Beginnings of Our School
Today's lesson is about the history of Hogwarts School, in particular its' beginnings. This is an assignment class, with different assignments for OWL and NEWT students. These assignments are both due on August 15th, via PM so no cheating can occur no exceptions made.
OWL ASSIGNMENT
Multiple Choice Questions
1: Which of the following was NOT a Hogwarts founder?
A) Helga Hufflepuff B) Rachelle Ravenclaw C) Godric Gryffindor D) Salazar Slytherin
2: Where was Ravenclaw from?
A) Glen B) moor C) Fen D) valley broad 3: Whom did the Sorting Hat belong to?
A) Slytherin B) Dumbledore C) Bathilda Bagshot D) Gryffindor 4: Which headmaster/headmistress was also a Healer at St. Mungos?
A) Everard B) Dilys Derwent C) Phineas Nigellus D) Armando Dippet
Short Answer Questions 1: Why is the Slytherin symbol a serpent?
2: What values were important to each founder of Hogwarts?
NEWT Assignment
Essay: Pick a celebrated member of your house, whenever in history, and write an in depth essay on their accomplishments while students at Hogwarts. This essay should be at least 250 words, but you are welcome to write more.
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