Translate the words. Start with those that you know. Click the scrolls to reveal the translations. Make a printscreen to work with the vocabulary later Charity благотвори- тельность Commitment стремление Contribute делать вклад, жертвовать Director режиссер Discover обнаруживать Donate жертвовать, дарить Famous знаменитый Generosity щедрость Including включая Inspiring вдохновля-ющий Make a difference поменять Publisher издатель Reject отклонять, отказывать Release выпускать Rich богатый Struggling начинающий, пробивающийся Success успех Successful успешный Various разнообраз-ный, разный Wealth богатство Learn a little about Joanne Rowling, the author of the world-famous Harry Potter! Click the image to start working with the vocabulary The icons of Hogwarts faculties will help you navigate through the materials
Read and translate the text about Joanne Rowling Joanne Rowling, better known as J.K. Rowling, was born on July 31, 1965, in Yate, England. She loved reading and writing stories from a young age. After finishing school, she went to university and studied French and the Classics. After graduating, she worked in various jobs, including as a researcher and a teacher. However, her biggest dream was to be a writer. In 1990, while traveling on a train from Manchester to London, J.K. Rowling got the idea for a story about a young boy named Harry Potter who discovers he is a wizard. She spent several years writing the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. After finishing the book, she tried to find a publisher. It was not easy, and many publishers rejected her manuscript. Finally, in 1997, Bloomsbury Publishing agreed to print the book, and it quickly became a huge success. The popularity of the Harry Potter books led to the making of films. J.K. Rowling wanted to make sure the films were true to her books. She spent a lot of time choosing the right director and British actors for the roles. The first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was released in 2001 and was a big hit around the world. With the success of the books and films, J.K. Rowling became very famous and rich. Despite her wealth, Rowling cares about helping others. She donated money to various charities, including the Volant Charitable Trust and Gingerbread, which helps single parents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she also contributed to organizations that supported those in need. Her kindness and generosity showed that she wanted to use her success to make a difference in the world. Today, J.K. Rowling is not just a successful author, but also a beloved figure known for her imagination and her commitment to helping others. Her journey from a struggling writer to a world-famous author is truly inspiring.
Let’s remember the words again 1. What did Joanne study at university? 2. What was Joanne’s biggest dream? 3. Where did she get an idea for the story of Harry Potter? 4. Was it easy to publish the 1 st book? 5. Why did Joanne want only British actors for the roles in the films? 6. When was the 1 st film released? 7. How did Joanne help other people when she became rich and famous? 8. What do people around the world find inspiring about Joanne Rowling? CHECK She studied French and the Classics CHECK She wanted to become a writer CHECK On a train from Manchester to London CHECK It wasn’t. Many publishers rejected the manuscript CHECK To make sure that the films were true to the books CHECK It was released in 2001 CHECK She donated money to various charities CHECK Her journey from a struggling writer to a world-famous author Answer the questions about the text Начинающий Struggling Щедрость Generosity Успешный Successful Вдохновляющий Struggling Выпускать Release Разнообразный Various Обнаруживать Discover Жертвовать Donate, contribute Отказывать Reject
Fact of Fake about Joanne Rowling and Harry Potter Card 01 If Joanne had the chance to work at Hogwarts, she would like to teach Charms Card 01 ANSWER It is a fact. Joanne liked to invent different spells for her books. Card 02 The fifth Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the shortest book in the Potter series, as is the film based on it. Card 0 2 ANSWER It is a fake. The fifth book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is the longest book in the Potter series (1,022 pages), but the film based on it is the shortest: 138 minutes Card 03 Joanne only learned about the life of snowy owls while writing Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Card 0 3 ANSWER It is a fact. Joanne didn't know that snowy owls, especially females, are mostly quiet at night and active during the day Card 0 4 J.K. Rowling invented the Quidditch inspired by baseball and skydiving Card 04 ANSWER It is a fake. Rowling invented Quidditch after a fight with her boyfriend. It's no coincidence that so many girls excel at this sport at Hogwarts Card 05 Friends were unable to help Rowling financially when she was a single mother living on welfare, so she had to take out a loan to finish the first Harry Potter book Card 0 5 ANSWER It is a fake. Her friend lent her €5,800 so that Joanne could get back on her feet and devote more time to the Harry Potter books. Joanne later repaid her friend by buying him a flat in Edinburgh Card 06 Joanne Rowling wrote the prologue to Harry Potter for charity Card 06 ANSWER It is a fact. The prologue takes place three years before Harry's birth. The manuscript was auctioned off for 25,000 euros Card 0 7 Alan Rickman was also good in his role because he knew Snape and Lily's past, while other actors did not Card 0 7 ANSWER It is a fact. Alan Rickman was the only one Rowling revealed this secret to and allowed to read this part of the script from the very beginning Card 0 8 Bloomsbury wanted to release Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban before the holidays so that as many schoolchildren as possible could buy the book Card 0 8 ANSWER It is a fake. Bloomsbury, worried that the new Harry Potter book could lead to skipping classes, asked stores to hold off on release until the first day of the holidays Card 09 During Harry's journey on the Knight Bus, he meets an unusual conductor and driver. Rowling named them after her relatives Card 0 9 ANSWER It is a fact. The ticket collector Stan Shunpike and driver Ernie Prang are named after Rowling's grandfathers Card 10 The character of Hermione Granger is largely based on the character of the writer herself Card 10 ANSWER It is a fact. As a child, Rowling, like Hermione, was a bookworm. And Hermione's patronus is an otter, the writer's favorite animal Fact or Fake? Read the text and decide if it is fact or fake If you give the correct answer, choose the bonus chest, do a short task and click the chest to get your surprise Cards and answers Use donate in a question Use various in a statement Use success in a negation Use director in a question Use including in a statement Use reject in a statement Use famous in a negation Use struggling in a statement Use release in a negation Use charity in a statement
