Wednesday, May 25, 2016

May 27, 2016

Group One and Two

Read the following Statement, and  explain what Career Tributes are.

In District 12, we call them the Career Tributes, or just the Careers. And like as not, the winner will be one of them.


Group Three

Read the following Statement, and  explain what Career Tributes are.
What does it means that the winners will be one of them.

In District 12, we call them the Career Tributes, or just the Careers. And like as not, the winner will be one of them.

May 26, 2016

Read the following quote, and explain why this is important to Katniss and Peeta

 “I want the audience to recognize you when you’re in the arena," says Cinna dreamily. “Katniss, the girl who was on fire.”




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May 25, 2016

Group One and Two

1. How does Katniss’s role in her family affect her behavior in the Games?


Group Three

1. How does Katniss’s role in her family affect her behavior in the Games?



2. What is Katniss’s greatest strength in the Games, and what is her greatest weakness?

May 24, 2016




Group One and Two

1. Is Haymitch a good mentor to Katniss and Peeta? Explain.. Why and Why not?

Group Three

1. Is Haymitch a good mentor to Katniss and Peeta? Explain.

2. In what ways does Katniss’s hunting experience prepare her for the Games, and in what ways does it fail to prepare her?



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May 23, 2016

All Group



Contrast what Gale and Peeta signify for Katniss, and how each helps her succeed in the Games.


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May 19, 2016



Group One


Chapter 14

1.       What does Haymitch send to Katniss?
Group Two


Chapter 14

1.       What does Haymitch send to Katniss?

2.       Who does Katniss team up with? Why do you think she chose this person?

Group Three


Chapter 14

1.       What does Haymitch send to Katniss?

2.       Who does Katniss team up with? Why do you think she chose this person?

3.       Who saves Katniss’ life?
 
 
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May 18. 2016


Chapter 12

1.       What are some of the conflicts faced by Katniss in chapter 12?

Chapter 13

1.       Describe the attack that occurs in this chapter.

2.       What kind of injury does Katniss receive and how did she get it?



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May 17, 2016


Group One
 
Chapter 11
1.       Who is the first person to die in the arena? How do they die?
 
Group Two
 
Chapter 11
1.       Who is the first person to die in the arena? How do they die?
2.       How are the tributes notified that someone has died in the arena?
Group Three
 
Chapter 11
1.       Who is the first person to die in the arena? How do they die?
2.       How are the tributes notified that someone has died in the arena?
3.       How do you think Katniss feels when she hears Peeta planning with the Careers?
 
 
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May 16, 2016


Group One
 
Chapter 10

1.       How does Katniss react to Peeta’s declaration once they are alone?

Group Two
 
Chapter 10

1.       How does Katniss react to Peeta’s declaration once they are alone?

2.       What does Peeta mean when he says the following: “I want to die as myself.”


Group Three
 
Chapter 10

1.       How does Katniss react to Peeta’s declaration once they are alone?

2.       What does Peeta mean when he says the following: “I want to die as myself.”

3.       What does Cinna make sure Katniss brings into the arena with her?
 
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Thursday, May 12, 2016

May 13, 2016

Group One


Chapter 9

1.       Describe Katniss and Peeta’s costumes. Why do you think Cinna dressed them like this?

2.       What shocking secret does Peeta reveal during his interview?

Group Two


Chapter 9

1.       Describe Katniss and Peeta’s costumes. Why do you think Cinna dressed them like this?

2.       What shocking secret does Peeta reveal during his interview?
 
Group Three


Chapter 9

1.       Describe Katniss and Peeta’s costumes. Why do you think Cinna dressed them like this?

2.       What shocking secret does Peeta reveal during his interview?
 
 
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May 12 2016

Group One

Chapter 8

1.       What does Katniss fear will happen as a result of her behavior before the judges?

2.       Why do you think Peeta asked to be coached separately?

Group Two

Chapter 8

1.       What does Katniss fear will happen as a result of her behavior before the judges?

2.       Why do you think Peeta asked to be coached separately?
 
Group Three
Chapter 8

1.       What does Katniss fear will happen as a result of her behavior before the judges?

2.       Why do you think Peeta asked to be coached separately?\
 
 
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May 11, 2016

Group One
Chapter 7

1. What are the pros and cons of  Peeta and Katniss being coached together?

2. What reasons does Peeta give for thinking Katniss will be better than him in the arena?

Group Two
Chapter 7

1. What are the pros and cons of  Peeta and Katniss being coached together?

2. What reasons does Peeta give for thinking Katniss will be better than him in the arena?
Group Three
Chapter 7

1. What are the pros and cons of  Peeta and Katniss being coached together?

2. What reasons does Peeta give for thinking Katniss will be better than him in the arena?


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May 10, 2016


Group One

Chapter 6

1. What is an Avox?

Group Two

Chapter 6

1. What is an Avox?

2. What prevents tributes from jumping off the roof? Why do you think this is in place?

Group Three

Chapter 6

1. What is an Avox?

2. What prevents tributes from jumping off the roof? Why do you think this is in place?

3. What reasons would Peeta have for being curious about Gale?
 
 
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May 9, 2016


Group One
Chapter 5

1. The presentation of the tributes seems to be greatly focused on visual presentation and looks — what does this reveal about the belief systems of the Capitol?

2. Compare and contrast life in the Capitol to life in District 12.
 
Group Two
Chapter 5

1. The presentation of the tributes seems to be greatly focused on visual presentation and looks — what does this reveal about the belief systems of the Capitol?

2. Compare and contrast life in the Capitol to life in District 12.
 
Group Three
Chapter 5

1. The presentation of the tributes seems to be greatly focused on visual presentation and looks — what does this reveal about the belief systems of the Capitol?

2. Compare and contrast life in the Capitol to life in District 12.

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Thursday, May 5, 2016

May 6, 2016


Group One
 
Chapter 4

1. Do you think Haymitch will be helpful as a mentor? Why or why not?

Group Two
 
Chapter 4

1. Do you think Haymitch will be helpful as a mentor? Why or why not?

2. What does Katniss mean when she says: “A Kind PeetaMellark is far more dangerous to me than an unkind one” ?


Group Three
 
Chapter 4

1. Do you think Haymitch will be helpful as a mentor? Why or why not?

2. What does Katniss mean when she says: “A Kind PeetaMellark is far more dangerous to me than an unkind one” ?

3. What happens to convince Haymitch that Peeta and Katniss might be fighters?
 
 
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May 5, 2016


Group One


Chapter 3

1. What instructions does Katniss leave for her mother?


Group Two


Chapter 3

1. What instructions does Katniss leave for her mother?

2. What act of kindness does Peeta’s dad show to Katniss? How do you think this man might of influenced his son?


Group Three


Chapter 3

1. What instructions does Katniss leave for her mother?

2. What act of kindness does Peeta’s dad show to Katniss? How do you think this man might of influenced his son?

3. What advice does Gale give Katniss about surviving the games?


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May 4, 2016


 
Group One and Two
Chapter 2-

1. How does Katniss save her sister from the reaping?

2. What kind of person do you think Peeta is? What evidence from the book led you to come to this conclusion?

Group Three

Discuss the ways in which Katniss's poverty has shaped her.


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May 3, 2016

Group One
Chapter 1
3. What is the reaping? Do you think this practice is fair? Explain.
4. Who is selected at the reaping?
Group Two
Chapter 1
 
4. What is the reaping? Do you think this practice is fair? Explain.
5. Who is selected at the reaping?
Group Three
 
 
Chapter 1


1. Describe the relationship between Gale and Katniss. Do you have a relationship like this in your own life? Explain.

2. What is the reaping? Do you think this practice is fair? Explain.

3. Who is selected at the reaping?
 
 
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May 2, 2016


Chapter 1

1. Describe District 12.

2. What illegal activity does Katniss participate in doing? Why does she need to do this?

3. Describe the relationship between Gale and Katniss. Do you have a relationship like this in your own life? Explain.


Group Two

Chapter 1

1. Describe District 12.

2. What illegal activity does Katniss participate in doing? Why does she need to do this?

Group Three

Chapter 1

1. Describe District 12.

2. What illegal activity does Katniss participate in doing? Why does she need to do this?

3. Describe the relationship between Gale and Katniss. Do you have a relationship like this in your own life? Explain.


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