"Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor"
For this writing assignment, you will choose one of the following projects. In addition to the project, you must complete a short reflection. Be sure to follow your project's individual rubric and actively consult the book.
Option 1: Tribute Diary
You are now a tribute in The Hunger Games. Create a diary of any tribute, other than Katniss or Peeta. This diary must contain at least 10 entries and reflect the motives, language, background, and potential thoughts of that character. The diary entry must be written in that character’s voice and must remain true to the novel. Points will be given for creativity, design, and writing conventions.
Things to consider:
Option 2: The Hunger Games and Us
In a 3-4 page, well-written essay, compare/contrast the 74th annual Hunger Games with a current reality TV show (i.e. Survivor, The Apprentice, The Voice, etc.). Be sure to choose a show you are familiar with.
Things to consider:
REFLECTION:
Write a 1-page reflection that answers the following questions. Please note that this should be in narrative form.
Works Cited:
http://teacherweb.com/CA/HaleMiddleSchool/SELIGSON/Final-Activity-Assignment.pdf
http://missmacias211.blogspot.com/p/hunger-games-student-project-and.html
Option 1: Tribute Diary
You are now a tribute in The Hunger Games. Create a diary of any tribute, other than Katniss or Peeta. This diary must contain at least 10 entries and reflect the motives, language, background, and potential thoughts of that character. The diary entry must be written in that character’s voice and must remain true to the novel. Points will be given for creativity, design, and writing conventions.
Things to consider:
- What district is your tribute from? What is known about this district?
- Were their interviews/costumes discussed in the novel?
- How long did they survive in the games? What were their skills?
- What were their motivations? Fears?
Option 2: The Hunger Games and Us
In a 3-4 page, well-written essay, compare/contrast the 74th annual Hunger Games with a current reality TV show (i.e. Survivor, The Apprentice, The Voice, etc.). Be sure to choose a show you are familiar with.
Things to consider:
- How the two “shows” are alike (Consider things like: before/after, interviews, training, presentation of victors, prizes, etc.)
- How the two “shows” are different
- Contrast the contestants’ interactions with one another (alliances, strategy, etc.)
- Discuss the roles behind the scenes (mentors, coaches, family members, etc.)
REFLECTION:
Write a 1-page reflection that answers the following questions. Please note that this should be in narrative form.
- How did your project impact your understanding of the text?
- What connections did you notice between the "real-world" and The Hunger Games?
- What did you learn from this assignment?
Works Cited:
http://teacherweb.com/CA/HaleMiddleSchool/SELIGSON/Final-Activity-Assignment.pdf
http://missmacias211.blogspot.com/p/hunger-games-student-project-and.html
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