These webinars are provided  by members of Hawaii TESOL, TESOL Ukraine’s sister affiliate, to support Ukrainian teachers during this time when professional development activities are limited. The webinars are also a way to connect more members in both affiliates.

Webinar 2: Using Harry Potter for ESL Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary

Presenter: Sam Hume

Date: Friday, April 15, 8:00 p.m. (Ukraine time)

Zoom link to the session:

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8575070872?pwd=N21TNnNDNjRYMkFYSEdIdXViMzE3dz09

Abstract: Pretty much everybody has heard of Harry. The fun thing about reading and writing about this book is that  students usually know the story and then slot in the vocabulary and narrative into what they know. It has short chapters, a wealth of descriptive vocabulary and an exciting, fast-paced story. Using summaries,vocabulary logs, and narrative structure analysis as well as discussing the big themes: loss, grief, friendship, bravery, loyalty and love seem to be quite fitting at the moment. Most of all though, it’s fun!

Bio: Sam Hume has been teaching ESL for over 30 years, 20 of those in university teacher education. Her doctorate looked at diversity, tolerance of difference and inclusion in High School TESOL teacher education. She has taught in Berlin, St. Petersburg, Mishima (Japan), Virginia, Boston, the UK and Germany. She is bilingual with German, a translator and a former ballet dancer. She now teaches at a local High School with the highest percentage of ESL learners in Hawai’i. She loves the beach, ocean and her 4 dogs.