Exploring the Enigmatic Bellatrix Lestrange

Monday 23rd March 2025
LO: to collect and organise descriptive vocabulary
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In deze les zitten 18 slides, met interactieve quizzen, tekstslides en 1 video.

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Monday 23rd March 2025
LO: to collect and organise descriptive vocabulary

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

What is the correct spelling of 'separate'?
A
separate
B
separat
C
seperete
D
seperate

Slide 2 - Quizvraag

What is the correct spelling of 'occurrence'?
A
occurance
B
occurrence
C
ocurrance
D
ocurrence

Slide 3 - Quizvraag

What is the correct spelling of 'embarrass'?
A
embarass
B
embarras
C
embarrasss
D
embarrass

Slide 4 - Quizvraag

What is the correct spelling of 'accommodate'?
A
accomadate
B
accomodate
C
accommodate
D
acommodate

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

What is the correct spelling of 'definitely'?
A
definatelye
B
definately
C
definitley
D
definitely

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

Learning Objective: to collect and organise descriptive vocabulary
At the end of the lesson you will be able to describe Bellatrix Lestrange using rich vocabulary from images, videos, and text.

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

 Bellatrix Lestrange

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

What do you already know about Bellatrix Lestrange?

Slide 9 - Woordweb

Who is Bellatrix Lestrange?
Bellatrix Lestrange is a fictional character from the Harry Potter series, known for her loyalty to Voldemort and her dark, intense personality.

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

Analyzing Images
Observe images of Bellatrix. Note her appearance: wild hair, dark clothing, intense eyes. What do these features suggest about her character? Stick the picture in of Bellatrix and write information around it. 

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Studying Videos
Watch a short video clip of Bellatrix. Focus on her tone, expressions, and actions. How do these add to our understanding of her character?


Slide 12 - Tekstslide

Slide 13 - Video

Exploring Text Descriptions
Read the passage describing Bellatrix. Highlight words that portray her personality: fierce, loyal, unpredictable, cruel.

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Bellatrix Lestrange is a real person with a dark and unsettling history. She was born into the prestigious Black family, a family known for their strong belief in pure-blood wizarding bloodlines. Bellatrix grew up surrounded by other witches and wizards who shared these same beliefs, which made her believe that wizards and witches with "pure" blood were far superior to others. From a young age, Bellatrix became obsessed with power, and she strongly supported Lord Voldemort's mission to rid the world of Muggles (non-magical people) and "blood traitors" (those who did not share her beliefs).

As a young adult, Bellatrix joined Lord Voldemort's Death Eaters, a group of witches and wizards who helped him carry out his evil plans. She was one of his most devoted followers and was known for her cruel and violent actions. She was arrested for her involvement in the First Wizarding War, but she was later released from prison after Voldemort's return. She then became even more dangerous, seeking to finish what Voldemort had started.

Bellatrix’s personality is as dark as her actions. She’s fiercely loyal, but her loyalty is to Voldemort and his cause, not to anyone else. She is willing to hurt, kill, or betray anyone who stands in the way of her master’s plans. Bellatrix has a volatile and unstable nature—she can go from calm and cold to wild and aggressive in an instant. This makes her a frightening person to be around, as she never seems to think twice before causing harm.

She also has a twisted sense of joy when it comes to inflicting pain. For Bellatrix, hurting others, especially those she considers “inferior,” is a form of fun. She often laughs maniacally when she's causing pain or destruction, and her enjoyment of cruelty is one of the reasons she’s so feared.

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Despite her evil nature, Bellatrix has moments that show just how much she craves recognition and approval. She desperately wants to be seen as powerful and important, especially by her master, Voldemort. She is often seen as desperate for his praise and is willing to do anything to prove her loyalty, even if it means committing horrible acts.

Bellatrix's obsession with Voldemort, her violent tendencies, and her belief in pure-blood superiority make her one of the most dangerous and unpredictable characters in the wizarding world. Her actions have caused great harm to many, and she is a constant reminder of the evil that can come from hate and blind loyalty

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Collecting Vocabulary
Complete a detailed mind map with descriptive words for Bellatrix: villainous, devoted, ruthless, passionate. 

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

Lesson 2: Group Activity
In groups, create a character wanted poster for Bellatrix using gathered information. Include appearance, behaviour, and personality traits.

Slide 18 - Tekstslide