Miss Cain

Pre-reading

Guide

Quick-

Writes

Vocabulary

5 Square and Quizzes

Metaphors, Similes, and Idioms

1. Read and complete all the following sections: theme questions, anticipation guide, and opinion writing paragraph.

(10 points)

2.  Write a total of 5 different quick-writes. Write for 7 minutes about the topic or question of your choice.  For full credit you should have at least 7 complete sentences.

(50 points)

3.  Complete the Vocab. 5 square activity for every three chapters of The Hunger Games.  Complete each vocabulary quiz.

(100 points)

4. Identify, analyze, and explain cited metaphors, similes, and idioms for each of the three sections of the novel. Follow the WS requirements. 

(50 points)

Reading Guide

Questions

Literature

Circles

(R)A.C.E. Question Quizzes

The Ruins of North America

5.  Complete all the questions using cited quotes as evidence for all five (3) sections of The Hunger Games.

(50 points)

6. Actively participate in 5 literature circle discussions.  Your participation will be scored as a group and a written activity will be turned in at the end of each discussion meeting.

(50 points)

7.  For each novel section (1-3), select a question from the list of choices and write your answer in (R)ACE format. Follow the rubric requirements.

(30 points)

8.  Use the map of the United States to locate each of the thirteen original districts.  Label and color the map.

(10 points)

Sociogram

Bio-poem for Katniss or Peeta

Cloze Activity

Analysis Final: AR Quiz Test

9. Throughout the novel record the relationship descriptions between Katniss and other characters in the story.  Follow the instructions on the Sociogram worksheet.

(20 points)

10.  Design a poem about Katniss’ or Peeta’s character using the pattern on the grade-sheet handout.  Around the poem create a collage of (10) visual designs to represent Katniss’ or Peeta’s qualities from your poem.  Use color and neatness counts!

(20 points)

11. Read the paragraph given and fill out the blanks with the words you think go there.  

(10 pts.)

12.  Complete an AR Quiz to assess your reading comprehension of the entire novel.

(20 points)

SECTION 1:

1:  Timeline of    Events

2:  Cottage  Design

3:  The Reaping

4: Metaphors Design

The Tributes

Color and neatness count!

Due:_________

(20 points)

Create a timeline of  10 major events in Ch. 1-5 that you consider the most important.  For each timeline event include:  

1.Label/phrase

2.Visual art design. Include color and neatness counts!!!

Draw a visual design of the Seam where Katniss lives with her family. Include:

1. (10) major visual details that are described in the novel. 2. Next to each design write a brief quote with page # that describes it.

When Prim is chosen, Katniss gives herself up for reaping in front of the entire country. Design a collage including:

1. 10 visual details that depict this scene.

2. Write 1 descriptive adjective next to each detail to represent Katniss’ physical/ emotional state.

Choose your favorite metaphor from Ch. 1-5 of the novel and represent the comparison by including:

1. The metaphor in quotes with page number.

2. Design it visually with both parts of the comparison.

3. Provide an explanation of its meaning. (3 sentences.)     

SECTION 2:

1: Diary:

Prim

2: Diary:

Peeta  or Katniss

3: Diary:

The Capital

4:Diary:

The Tributes

The Games

Due:_________

(20 points)

Pretend you are Katniss and write a secret diary through her eyes and feelings about her decision to take Prim’s place as a tribute. (Describe her experiences in the games, why she sacrificed herself, what she hopes will happen to Prim.)

(1.5-2 pgs typed)

Pick One

Pretend you are Katniss OR Peeta and write a secret diary through her/his eyes on feelings about Peeta OR Katniss. (Their relationship, Childhood memories, Peeta’s background/ culture, job.)  

(1.5-2 pgs typed)

Pretend you are Katniss and write a secret diary through her eyes and feelings about her observation of the Capital and how it is run. (Cultural differences, her beauty team, wealth, politics.)

(1.5-2 pgs typed)

Pretend you are Katniss and write a secret diary through her eyes about her feelings on the other tributes and their districts. (Describe her new knowledge of the way the country is organized, the personalities of the other tributes{use names}, and her connections to the others.)       

(1.5-2 pgs typed)

SECTION 3 :

1: Plastic Surgery

2: The Roman Coliseum   

3: Poverty/ Class Distinction

4: Heroism

Due:_________

(20 points)

1. Research/read an article about Plastic Surgery.

2. Record 10 important facts/ statistics.

3. Create a collage of images from magazines that pressure people to look “perfect.”

1. Research/Read an article about the Roman Coliseum.

2. Record 10 facts about the Coliseum.

3. Create a graph of ten other times in history where violence was entertainment.  Graph them from least violent to most violent. 

1.Research / Read an article about poverty.

2. Record 10 facts about the effects of poverty.

3. Write a paragraph describing a charity you would create to help fight poverty.  What would it be called?  What would it do? 

1. Research & Read an article about a modern hero.

2. Record 10 Scorpion characteristics/facts.   

3.  Draw a picture of this modern hero.  Then label his/her characteristics.