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Name___Stacey Maloy___


 * 1) Book Title; //The Hunger Games//


 * 1) Author: Suzanne Collins


 * 1) Date of Publication: 2008


 * 1) What is the book about? Give brief plot summary in your own words.

Katniss grows up in District 12, one of the poorest districts in Panem. After her father’s death she takes on the responsibility of caring and providing for her younger sister Prim and mother. When her sister is chosen as a Tribute in the Hunger Games Katniss saves Prim by volunteering to take her place. Katniss forms a close bond with fellow District 12 Tribute, Peeta. Together they navigate all the challenges of the Hunger Games while acting as though they are in love to keep each other alive.

Use of this book would be a great way to discuss what happens when a government takes complete control over the lives of its people. Discussing elements of dictatorships and communism could result from reading this book. This book could also lead to a discussion about what revolution is and discuss countries that have held revolts.
 * 1) How could a teacher use this book in the classroom? What instructional strategies might you choose to incorporate with this particular title?

A t-chart could be made that could show the similarities and differences between democracies and dictatorships/communist governments.


 * 1) Write three higher level thinking questions that you might use in a culminating discussion of this book.


 * Each District and the Capital have different ways of living. Would you rather live in the Capitol or District 12? Why? What are the benefits/disadvantages to the place you chose?


 * Being chosen as a Tribute is very importannt in Panem. Would you rather be chosen as a Tribute or take the place of a person you love who was chosen? Why?


 * Katniss and Peeta form an alliance to stay alive and pretend to love each other. If you were Katniss is there any other Tributes that you would have included in your alliance? Who? Why would you choose that person?