This document provides background information and activities related to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books and the film adaptation of the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It includes facts about the popularity and sales of the books, details about the film production, and questions to test students' comprehension of the provided information. The activities guide students to discuss the differences between reading the book and watching the film, roleplay a conversation between Rowling and the film director, and write responses comparing their experiences with the book and film versions of Harry Potter or other stories.