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Can you survive this unit on your own? This survival pack will help you along the way.
But you must complete the challenges and always
remember to bring your survival pack,
or YOU will be one of the
casualties in the...
Name: ____________________ Book #________
The Hunger Games Video Guide Name: ________________________
About the Author: Suzanne CollinsWatch the interview with Suzanne Collins about her novel, The Hunger Games (2008), on the website: www.scholastic.com/thehungergames/videos/suzanne-collins-message.htm Answer the following questions:
Classical Inspiration (video: 1:46)1. What story inspired her to create The Hunger Games? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What message did Crete give to the people of Athens? ______________________________
5. The games are required viewing not only for entertainment purposes, but what is the second (and most important reason) the citizens are required to view them? ___________________
7. Do you share Collinsʼ fear that we are becoming desensitized to war and violence because we see it so often on TV? Why or why not? _________________________________________
Answer the following AFTER reading the novelMost Difficult Part (video: 2:04)14.What was the most difficult part(s) for Collins to write? _______________________________
If you find additional words in the novel that you do not understand, write them on this sheet & look up their definition. Share with the class for extra credit.
The Hunger Games Study Guide Name: ________________________
The Setting
SETTING Describe when and where the story takes place.
Time Period
Place/Surroundings
Panem
District 12
the Hob
the Seam
Capitol
Where is �“Appalachia�”?
" " " " " " " " " District 12 is located in the " " " " " " " " " Appalachian mountains. The " " " " " " " " " population is about 8,000 people. " " " " " " " " "" " " " " " " " " Where do you think District 12 is ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! located within this region?
The Class ReapingFiguring out the tesserae & number of times
your name is entered into the reaping:
Age # Family Members for Tesserae + 1
# Times Multiplier Total
12 x 1
13 x 2
14 x 3
15 x 4
16 x 5
17 x 6
18 x 7
Example for Katniss at age 12 and age 16:
Age # Family Members for Tesserae + 1
# Times Multiplier Total
Katniss, age 12 3 family members for tesserae + 1 = 4
x 1 4
Katniss, age 16 3 family members for tesserae + 1 = 4
x 5 20
Answer the following:
1. For your family, figure out how many times your name would be entered into the reaping. Explain your answer (your age and number of family members).
3. Using scraps of paper, write your name on each scrap. Fill out scraps for the number of times your name would be entered. As a class, combine all the scraps of paper into an empty container. Your teacher will draw the names at random. Record the results of the class reaping on the form on the next page.
The Class ReapingPredicting: Ask your classmates how many times their name is entered and record in the chart. Whose name is entered the most times? _________________________________________________How many total slips are in the container? ________________________________________________What are the odds that personʼs name will be called? _______________________________________
Figure out how many times your name would have to be written down, assuming you lived in the Seam & needed to sign up for the tesserae. Write your name on the slips of paper & give to your teacher. Then record all students in the chart below. When the reaping begins, record the results. After the reaping, answer the questions below.
Student Name Number of Times Name is
Entered
Odds that Name will be drawn
# times name is drawn first
10 times
Total # times name is called
• Whose name was called first? ________________________________________________________• Was this surprising or not? Explain: ____________________________________________________• Whose name was called the most the first 10 times? ______________________________________• How many times was your name called? ________________________________________________• Were you surprised at the results? Why or why not? ______________________________________
• Symbolism--Know the following & what they symbolize:" Peeta" Peetaʼs bread" the woods" katniss root/plant" dandelions" the “silent salute”" mockingjay
• How do Katniss & Peeta act on-camera? Off-camera? Why differently?
• What makes the Career tributes different from the other tributes?
• Know the districts the Career tributes are from.
• What is the purpose of the stylists, training session scores, and having a good interview for a tribute?
• Know Peetaʼs surprise news during his interview.
• What are Katnissʼs special skills and strengths?
• What are Peetaʼs special skills and strengths?
• What special skills do the Career tributes have?
• Who do you think will win the Games (of all the tributes) and why?
Part Two: The Games Name: _____________________________Create a Facebook Page for one of the tributes!Choose a character & write in the information (even draw a picture & have others write on his/her “wall”).
Hunger Games - Status Updates! Name: _____________________
Pretend you are either Katniss or Peeta. For each chapter (from Chapter 10-18) give a “status update” as if you were writing this for your Facebook or Twitter page. Remember, you are not yourself--you are writing in Katnissʼs or Peetaʼs voice!! Have fun!
1. Chapter 10 Status Update " Which character are you? (Circle): Peeta or Katniss
Whatʼs on your mind?______________________________________________________________________
Part II Review Name: _________________________Each student will write 3 test questions from the chapter they are assigned. The questions must be either: True/False, Multiple Choice, or Fill-in-the-Blank, or a mixture of those. Follow the instructions for writing a good test question. You are graded on how well it is written & the level of difficulty!!
How to write a good test question:
1. True/False statements
True/False are not really questions, but statements. Which means it should be written as a fact & the test taker must decided if it is, indeed, a fact.
Examples: • Katniss represents District 10. • Portia designed a dress for Katniss for the Opening Ceremonies. • Primrose is Katniss’s younger sister. The false statements may have one thing that is false (the first example has one thing), or many things that are false (the second example has at least three things that are false). The fewer things that are false in the statement, the harder it is.
AVOID opinionated statements! Students cannot answer true or false to someone’s opinion!
Bad Examples: • Katniss has the best chance of all the tributes to win. • Living in District 12 is better than any of the other districts.
2. Multiple Choice questions/statements
Multiple choice questions will ask a question, then give the student choices for the answer. However, some may be more like a fill in the blank with choices for the blank, while others have the student finish the statement.
Examples: • In which neighborhood does Peeta live? A. In the Seam B. In the Hob C. In Town with the Merchants D. In Victor’s Village
• _______ is the name of Prim’s cat. A. Sugarlump B. Buttercup C. Lady D. Greasy Sae
• The mockingjay is a symbol of _________, but also reminds Katniss of ____. A. rebellion; her father’s singing. B. rebellion; Prim’s singing. C. friendship; Peeta saving her life. D. friendship; her mother’s singing.
3. Fill-in-the Blank
Fill-in-the-Blank statements are true statements with a word or words missing in which the student must fill in. Example: • Katniss lives in the country of ____________.
Make sure the part you leave out cannot be substituted with anything else--there should be no question as to what the answer is.
Bad Example: • Katniss lives in ______________. (Obviously, a few things could work here.)
PART II ReviewNow, write your own. Look through the chapter you have been assigned & stick to questions ONLY pertaining to that chapter! You only need to write three, but you may write one or more for extra credit (up to three extra). Make sure you write the answer after the question/statement.
The Districts & Their Tributes Name: ________________________Chapter 19: Review the tributes who have lost their lives and record information for the remaining tributes as you read Part III.
The Hunger Games Arena Name: ________________________ Part III ActivityDirections: Using context clues from the text, draw a picture of the arena for the 74th annual Hunger Games. Make sure you label all the areas and landmarks on your map. The 20-ft. high cornucopia is drawn for you. (See pages 148-151 for a partial description.)
Panem (the former North America) consists of the Capitol city (located in the Rocky Mountains) and its 13 districts (although #13 has been destroyed). Try to locate where the capitol and each district might be located based on its industry. Some (like #12, coal mining in the Appalachian Mountains) may be more obvious than others.
What is in a name? Name: ___________________Most authors choose names for their characters that reflect that personʼs personality, or perhaps give clues about that character. Look up the meanings (or historical significance) of the following characters. How do they lend additional meaning to each one?
1. KATNISS 2. PEETA (SEE OTHER " " " " " " " " SPELLINGS, LIKE PITA)
3. GALE HAWTHORNE (look up " " " 4. PRIMROSEboth names)
2. When you reach this site, you may click on the “Play Trial By Fire Now!” button, or scroll down to play “Tribute Trials.”
3. A pop-up window will appear (if it doesnʼt, make sure your pop-up windows are not blocked in your browserʼs Preferences). Type in your FIRST NAME only!
4. Click the PLAY NOW & good luck! Or should I say, “May the odds be ever in your favor!” :)
The Hunger Games Name: ______________________Part II Essay Test
Essay Exam: Write your answers in complete sentences. You should be specific and use examples from the novel to support your answers. You may use additional notebook paper, if needed.
1. Why do the Careers accept Peeta as their ally in the beginning of the Games?
2. What is Peetaʼs motivation for joining the Careers?
3. How did the Gamemakers control the environment to keep the Games exciting? (Give specific examples.)
From the vocabulary words above, choose the best word for each statement.
1. Alex could easily stalk his prey while hiding in the ______________ of trees in the meadow.
2. Peyton had the ____________________ to pack extra snacks on the long bus ride to Chicago.
3. No one in our English class is in a _______________; instead, everyone has a hard time remaining in their desks most of the time.
4. Oftentimes, Mrs. Orman seems ________________________ by our strange behavior in class.
5. Several students won the _________________________ “smartie” award for correctly answering 100% of the questions on the test.
6. Conner almost cut himself of the _______________________ edge of his hunting knife.
7. Kerri warned Braxtin of the venomous ______________________, but he decided to enter the reptile house anyway.
8. While running through the museum, Austin slipped and fell to the floor, breaking a priceless _________ in the process.
9. Connor thought Chris was being __________________________ when Chris decided to arm wrestle Mr. Orman in studyhall.
10. Devin and his girlfriend have a ________________________ planned for our day off from school.
11. The scent of the boyʼs bathroom was at an almost _____________________ level.
12. Alan and Zach decided to explore deep into the ________________________ under the old school building.
13. The hot classroom felt like an ________________________.
14. Braxtin was trying to decide if Alex was a ________________________ or a friend.
15. Every time we scored a point, the other team lost a little more of their ________________________ from the beginning of the game (when they happened to be taunting the Rage members).
16. The students try to plan an __________________________ to get out of doing their homework, but it never works.
17. Even though the fire was just _______________________________ now, the boys in class still tried roasting marshmallows on it. (It didnʼt work.)
HUNGER GAMES MAZE NAME: _______________________You are either KATNISS or PEETA and must GET HOME TO DISTRICT 12. BEGIN IN THE ARENA & FIND YOUR WAY OUT BEFORE THE OTHER TRIBUTES FIND YOU!
Across2. Peeta's stylist5. Peeta's skill9. Tribute from District 1114. The protagonist15. Katniss' skill16. Formerly known as North America18. Katniss' stylist19. The baker's son20. Tribute from District 221. A traitor
Down1. The only living victor of district 123. Katniss' younger sister4. Tribute who can fly through trees6. Katniss' best friend7. Capitol's enhanced animal creations8. Neighborhood Katniss lives in9. District that has been destroyed10. Area in district 12 to sell your game11. Two names are drawn to go to Games12. A Boy and Girl representative for Games13. District Katniss and Peeta represent17. Bird that can record voices18. City in the Rockies
You can find the answers in the teacherʼs guides. Thanks!