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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal

By J. K. Rowling

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has 38 chapters · Grades 3–5 · 870 pages

Book 5 of the Harry Potter series

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Inside the journal: 38 chapter pages, one question each · 3 example answers · a cover for your reader’s name

Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.

Chapter 1 question
When Dementors attack Harry and Dudley, how does Harry protect them, and what does his choice show about him?
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About the book

After the Dementors’ attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry knows he is about to become Voldemort’s next target.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix questions by chapter

We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 38 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.

  1. Chapter 1

    When Dementors attack Harry and Dudley, how does Harry protect them, and what does his choice show about him?

  2. Chapter 2

    How do the letters Harry receives after the Dementor attack change his understanding of the trouble he is in?

  3. Chapter 3

    Why do Moody, Tonks, Lupin, and the other members of Harry's escort take so many safety steps when moving him from Privet Drive?

  4. Chapter 4

    At number twelve, Grimmauld Place, why is Harry angry with Ron and Hermione, and how do they explain their silence?

  5. Chapter 5

    What does Harry learn about the Order of the Phoenix during the discussion at Grimmauld Place, and why do the adults disagree about how much to tell him?

  6. Chapter 6

    How do the Black family tapestry and Sirius's stories about his relatives help explain his feelings about his family home?

  7. Chapter 7

    After seeing the Ministry of Magic with Mr. Weasley, what do you predict will be hardest for Harry at his hearing, and why?

  8. Chapter 8

    Which details help Dumbledore defend Harry at the hearing, and why are those details important?

    Example answer: I think Mrs. Figg's account is important because she supports Harry's story about the Dementors. Harry used magic because he and Dudley were in danger, not because he wanted to break a rule. Dumbledore points out that the rules allow magic in a life-threatening situation. These details help me understand why Harry should not be punished for protecting someone.

  9. Chapter 9

    Why is Mrs. Weasley upset by the boggart at Grimmauld Place, and what does it reveal about her worries?

  10. Chapter 10

    What is your first impression of Luna Lovegood during the journey to Hogwarts, and which details help you form that opinion?

  11. Chapter 11

    What warning does the Sorting Hat include in its song, and why might that warning matter at Hogwarts this year?

  12. Chapter 12

    How does Professor Umbridge's way of teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts differ from what Harry thinks students need?

  13. Chapter 13

    How does Harry respond to Umbridge's painful detention, and what do you think about his decision not to ask an adult for help?

  14. Chapter 14

    How do Percy's letter to Ron and Sirius's conversation with Harry show different ideas about whom Harry should trust?

  15. Chapter 15

    What do Umbridge's classroom inspections reveal about the way she uses her new power as Hogwarts High Inquisitor?

  16. Chapter 16

    After the meeting at the Hog's Head, what problems do you predict Harry's defense group might face, and what clues support your prediction?

  17. Chapter 17

    A decree is an official order. How does Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four change what students are allowed to do, and how do Harry and his friends respond?

  18. Chapter 18

    How does the first meeting of Dumbledore's Army show that practicing magic can teach students things a textbook cannot?

    Example answer: I noticed that the students actually practice the Disarming Charm instead of just reading about it. Trying the spell lets them discover what they need to improve. Harry helps them by sharing what he has learned from real danger. I think practice also builds their confidence because they can see themselves making progress.

  19. Chapter 19

    How do Malfoy's insults affect Harry and George after the Quidditch match, and what could they have done differently?

  20. Chapter 20

    Which part of Hagrid's story about visiting the giants seems most difficult or dangerous, and why?

  21. Chapter 21

    What makes Harry's vision of Mr. Weasley especially frightening, and how does Harry help after he wakes up?

  22. Chapter 22

    What does the visit to St. Mungo's reveal about the dangers Mr. Weasley faces and the worries of his family?

  23. Chapter 23

    What do Harry and his friends learn about Neville's family in the closed ward, and how might that change the way they understand him?

  24. Chapter 24

    What does the word 'Occlumency' mean in Harry's lessons with Snape, and why does Harry find this skill difficult to learn?

  25. Chapter 25

    Why does Hermione arrange for Rita Skeeter to interview Harry, and how could telling his story help him?

  26. Chapter 26

    How does Umbridge's ban on Harry's interview affect students' interest in it, and why do you think her plan works that way?

  27. Chapter 27

    When Umbridge discovers Dumbledore's Army, how does Dumbledore protect Harry, and what does his choice show about leadership?

  28. Chapter 28

    How does seeing Snape's memory change Harry's view of his father, James?

  29. Chapter 29

    During Harry's career meeting, how do McGonagall and Umbridge treat his hope of becoming an Auror differently?

    Example answer: I think McGonagall takes Harry's goal seriously because she explains the subjects and grades he will need. Umbridge acts as if he cannot succeed and tries to discourage him. McGonagall becomes even more determined to help when Umbridge interrupts. This shows me that a good teacher can be honest about hard work while still supporting a student's dream.

  30. Chapter 30

    Why does Hagrid ask Harry and Hermione to help with Grawp, and what makes his request difficult for them?

  31. Chapter 31

    After Harry sees Sirius being hurt in his vision during an O.W.L. exam, what do you predict he will do next, and why?

  32. Chapter 32

    How does Hermione try to check whether Harry's vision is true, and what makes their attempt to contact Sirius difficult?

  33. Chapter 33

    How does Hermione's plan to lead Umbridge into the Forbidden Forest go wrong, and what does this show about making plans under pressure?

  34. Chapter 34

    How do the unusual rooms in the Department of Mysteries make it difficult for Harry and his friends to find their way?

  35. Chapter 35

    During the battle in the Department of Mysteries, how do Harry's friends and the Order members help one another, and what dangers do they face?

  36. Chapter 36

    How does Dumbledore's arrival change the fight at the Ministry, and what do the Ministry officials finally see for themselves?

  37. Chapter 37

    What does Dumbledore explain about the prophecy and his decisions about Harry, and which explanation seems most important to you?

  38. Chapter 38

    How do Harry's conversations with Nearly Headless Nick and Luna show him searching for comfort after his loss?

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Discussion questions for after Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Bigger questions for when the book is finished, each printed on its own ruled page at the end of the booklet.

  1. How does Harry change from the beginning of the book to the end? Choose two or three experiences that shape his feelings, choices, or understanding of other people, and explain how they help him grow.
  2. What does this book suggest about the difference between having power and being a good leader? Compare Harry, Dumbledore, and Umbridge, using examples from across the story to explain which kinds of leadership help people and which kinds hurt them.

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How to use this Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix reading journal

At home, as a discussion guide

After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.

In class, as a novel study

Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.

Homeschool

One booklet covers the whole book, 38 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.

Printing

The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.

Where the questions come from

Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.

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