This blog post will be your final reading report, and it will cover the last 4 chapters of the book. Each response is worth 5 points for a total of 15 points.
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After Foxface eats the berries, only three tributes remain. Katniss, Peeta and Cato end up together at the Cornucopia where Cato meets his fate. The Gamemakers decide to change the rules back to only allow one victor, but Katniss and Peeta find a way to defy them. They are lifted from the arena on a hovercraft not as tributes, but as victors. On the way home to District 12, Katniss and Peeta's relationship changes, and Katniss also knows she's in trouble with President Snow even though the people of the Capitol love her and Peeta.
Answer all the questions below in 3-4 sentences.
1. Cato falls from the Cornucopia into the pack of muttations. Describe what the muttations are. How exactly does Cato die?
2. Why does Katniss decide that her and Peeta should eat the berries? What problem does this create for her after the Hunger Games are over?
3. On the last page, Katniss says, "Already the boy with the bread is slipping away from me." Why does she say this?
Friday, February 22, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Chapters 18-23
For each chapter, you are given a small summary followed by a question. Choose two chapters and answer the question in a 7-9 sentence paragraph. You will receive 5 points for each response based on the completeness of your answer.
Chapter 18
In the beginning, Katniss loses Rue after the boy from District 1 shoots her. Katniss gets a word of hope in the evening from the Capitol that two winners could be crowned instead of one.
Question: Katniss seems to become numb after Rue's death. How does Katniss behave? Why do you think this happened? Why is she acting this way?
Chapter 19
Katniss finds Peeta, and he is in bad shape. Since Katniss's mother is a healer, she tries to remember how her mother has helped people in the past in order to help Peeta right now.
Question: Katniss is a hunter. She learned these skills from her father. Prim, on the other hand, has learned healing skills from her mother. On page 256, Katniss says, "Ironically, at this point in the Games, my little sister would be of far more use to Peeta than I am." Describe the differences between Prim and Katniss in terms of their skills. Be specific and use examples.
Chapter 20
Katniss and Peeta hide out in the cave, but Peeta's situation becomes worse as time goes on. Towards the end of the chapter, the Capitol invites the tributes to a feast because each of them needs something to help them. Peeta tells Katniss not to go because he doesn't want her to risk her life for him, but she sneaks away in the night.
Question: How is Katniss able to sneak away from Peeta? What is it that she gets at the feast?
Chapter 21
Katniss heads to the Cornucopia and engages in battle with another tribute, but she is able to escape.
Question: Summartize what takes place at the Cornucopia. Be specific.
Chapter 22
Katniss returns to the cave, and she tells Peeta everything that happened. Peeta tells Katniss that he knows the girl from District 2 died. Towards the end of the chapter, they acquire a feast thanks to Haymitch and the sponsers.
Question: Why did Katniss and Peeta receive a gift from Haymitch and the sponsers? What do they have to do to continue to receive these gifts?
Chapter 23
In this chapter, Katniss and Peeta find out that Thresh has died which means that there are only 4 tributes left (Katniss, Peeta, Cato and Foxface). They decide to leave the cave to hunt for food since they are running low on supplies. In the end, Peeta ends up unintentionally killing Foxface.
Question: What does Katniss think of Peeta's hunting skills? In what ways does he help her? In what ways does he not help her? Also, how does Peeta kill Foxface?
Chapter 18
In the beginning, Katniss loses Rue after the boy from District 1 shoots her. Katniss gets a word of hope in the evening from the Capitol that two winners could be crowned instead of one.
Question: Katniss seems to become numb after Rue's death. How does Katniss behave? Why do you think this happened? Why is she acting this way?
Chapter 19
Katniss finds Peeta, and he is in bad shape. Since Katniss's mother is a healer, she tries to remember how her mother has helped people in the past in order to help Peeta right now.
Question: Katniss is a hunter. She learned these skills from her father. Prim, on the other hand, has learned healing skills from her mother. On page 256, Katniss says, "Ironically, at this point in the Games, my little sister would be of far more use to Peeta than I am." Describe the differences between Prim and Katniss in terms of their skills. Be specific and use examples.
Chapter 20
Katniss and Peeta hide out in the cave, but Peeta's situation becomes worse as time goes on. Towards the end of the chapter, the Capitol invites the tributes to a feast because each of them needs something to help them. Peeta tells Katniss not to go because he doesn't want her to risk her life for him, but she sneaks away in the night.
Question: How is Katniss able to sneak away from Peeta? What is it that she gets at the feast?
Chapter 21
Katniss heads to the Cornucopia and engages in battle with another tribute, but she is able to escape.
Question: Summartize what takes place at the Cornucopia. Be specific.
Chapter 22
Katniss returns to the cave, and she tells Peeta everything that happened. Peeta tells Katniss that he knows the girl from District 2 died. Towards the end of the chapter, they acquire a feast thanks to Haymitch and the sponsers.
Question: Why did Katniss and Peeta receive a gift from Haymitch and the sponsers? What do they have to do to continue to receive these gifts?
Chapter 23
In this chapter, Katniss and Peeta find out that Thresh has died which means that there are only 4 tributes left (Katniss, Peeta, Cato and Foxface). They decide to leave the cave to hunt for food since they are running low on supplies. In the end, Peeta ends up unintentionally killing Foxface.
Question: What does Katniss think of Peeta's hunting skills? In what ways does he help her? In what ways does he not help her? Also, how does Peeta kill Foxface?
Friday, February 8, 2013
Chapters 12-17
In Chapters 12-17, we watch Katniss and the other tributes struggle to stay alive. In chapter 12, Katniss tries to remain far away from the other tributes, but the Gamemakers force her closer to them. After suffering some injuries, Katniss seeks refuge in a tree, but the Career tributes find her. She is able to escape by sending a tracker jacker nest near them where they were resting and waiting for her. After acquiring the bow and arrows that she saw earlier in the games, Katniss and Rue befriend each other and plot against the Careers. After destroying the Career tributes' supplies, Katniss begins to search for Rue and reunite with her.
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For this week's blog post, summarize each tribute death that occurs from chapters 12-17. If the information is available in the book, write who killed each tribute and how. If the information is not available, make an inference.
*There is no sentence requirement. Write one sentence for each tribute who died. You will earn 1 point for each sentence that gives correct information and you will lose 1 point for each missing sentence OR each incorrect piece of information.
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For this week's blog post, summarize each tribute death that occurs from chapters 12-17. If the information is available in the book, write who killed each tribute and how. If the information is not available, make an inference.
*There is no sentence requirement. Write one sentence for each tribute who died. You will earn 1 point for each sentence that gives correct information and you will lose 1 point for each missing sentence OR each incorrect piece of information.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Chapters 7-11
During chapters 7-11, the tributes finish their training and the Hunger Games begin. Below are the highlights from each chapter.
CHAPTER 7
After discussing their skills with Haymitch, Peeta and Katniss head to group training with the other tributes. After these group training sessions are over, the tributes perform individually and alone in front of the Gamemakers.
CHAPTER 8
In the beginning of the chapter, Katniss appears upset over her performance in front of the Gamemakers. Many fears run through her mind. Fortunately, the Gamemakers award her a high score. While Peeta gets a good score, the score Katniss received was much higher. Peeta decides that he would like to be coached separately from Katniss.
CHAPTER 9
While Katniss is upset and feels betrayed, she continues on with her training. After spending some time training with Effie, she finishes up the day with Haymitch. Neither training session goes well, and Katniss is left feeling hopeless. Fortunately, Cinna gives Katniss a ray of hope, which eases her stress and prepares her for her interview with Caesar Flickerman.
CHAPTER 10
Katniss is angry with Peeta for what he said in his interview, but everyone else seems to think Peeta's interview responses are only a benefit to Katniss in terms of her getting sponsers. The night before the games, she struggles to sleep. Finally, the day of the Hunger Games has arrived. Before entering the arena, a woman puts a tracker under Katniss's skin in her forearm. Cinna returns the mockingjay pin to Katniss. She is lifted up into the arena as the Games begin.
CHAPTER 11
For one minute, the tributes stand ready to either run, fight, or collect supplies that have been placed on the ground at different distances from them. Katniss remembers the advice she's been given, but the supplies are tempting her to ignore that advice. After collecting a few supplies, she tries to put distance between her and the other tributes. She finds a hiding place and tries to stay hidden for the night.
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For this week's blog post, there are 5 questions. Choose one question and write 10 sentences for your answer.
1. Summarize what Katniss does during her individual training session with the Gamemakers. What do you think she was feeling? How would you feel in that situation?
2. After the individual training sessions, the Gamemakers give out scores and broadcast those scores on television for all of Panem. Explain the scoring system. What scores did Katniss and Peeta receive? How would you feel if you were Peeta? How would you feel if you were Katniss?
3. Why do you think Peeta asked to be coached separately? Would you have asked to be coached separately or would you have continued to be coached with Katniss? Why or why not?
4. What happened during Peeta's interview with Ceasar Flickerman? What did they talk about and why did this anger Katniss? Should she have gotten so angry? Explain your opinion.
5. Summarize Chapter 11. Then explain what happens toward the end of the chapter that surprises Katniss. How would you feel in this situation?
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For your response this week, you will be graded on your answer to the question. You will receive 10 points. Be sure to answer each question fully. Use your own words and give your own ideas.
CHAPTER 7
After discussing their skills with Haymitch, Peeta and Katniss head to group training with the other tributes. After these group training sessions are over, the tributes perform individually and alone in front of the Gamemakers.
CHAPTER 8
In the beginning of the chapter, Katniss appears upset over her performance in front of the Gamemakers. Many fears run through her mind. Fortunately, the Gamemakers award her a high score. While Peeta gets a good score, the score Katniss received was much higher. Peeta decides that he would like to be coached separately from Katniss.
CHAPTER 9
While Katniss is upset and feels betrayed, she continues on with her training. After spending some time training with Effie, she finishes up the day with Haymitch. Neither training session goes well, and Katniss is left feeling hopeless. Fortunately, Cinna gives Katniss a ray of hope, which eases her stress and prepares her for her interview with Caesar Flickerman.
CHAPTER 10
Katniss is angry with Peeta for what he said in his interview, but everyone else seems to think Peeta's interview responses are only a benefit to Katniss in terms of her getting sponsers. The night before the games, she struggles to sleep. Finally, the day of the Hunger Games has arrived. Before entering the arena, a woman puts a tracker under Katniss's skin in her forearm. Cinna returns the mockingjay pin to Katniss. She is lifted up into the arena as the Games begin.
CHAPTER 11
For one minute, the tributes stand ready to either run, fight, or collect supplies that have been placed on the ground at different distances from them. Katniss remembers the advice she's been given, but the supplies are tempting her to ignore that advice. After collecting a few supplies, she tries to put distance between her and the other tributes. She finds a hiding place and tries to stay hidden for the night.
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For this week's blog post, there are 5 questions. Choose one question and write 10 sentences for your answer.
1. Summarize what Katniss does during her individual training session with the Gamemakers. What do you think she was feeling? How would you feel in that situation?
2. After the individual training sessions, the Gamemakers give out scores and broadcast those scores on television for all of Panem. Explain the scoring system. What scores did Katniss and Peeta receive? How would you feel if you were Peeta? How would you feel if you were Katniss?
3. Why do you think Peeta asked to be coached separately? Would you have asked to be coached separately or would you have continued to be coached with Katniss? Why or why not?
4. What happened during Peeta's interview with Ceasar Flickerman? What did they talk about and why did this anger Katniss? Should she have gotten so angry? Explain your opinion.
5. Summarize Chapter 11. Then explain what happens toward the end of the chapter that surprises Katniss. How would you feel in this situation?
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For your response this week, you will be graded on your answer to the question. You will receive 10 points. Be sure to answer each question fully. Use your own words and give your own ideas.
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