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.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Chapters 2-6
You made it through 4 chapters in one week, and hopefully you were able to learn a lot of new information about Katniss, the Capitol and the upcoming Hunger Games. I will highlight a few main ideas that will be important as we continue to read the book, and then I will ask you to comment on some detailed information that was presented in these chapters.
In Chapter 2, Katniss volunteers to take Prim's place at the Hunger Games. The boy from District 12 is also chosen: Peeta Mellark. Katniss has a special relationship to Peeta, but has never really spoken to him.
In Chapter 3, Katniss is placed in a room and given one hour to say goodbye to those she loves. Then, she is put on a train with Peeta, Haymitch and Effie and taken to the Capitol.
In Chapter 4, Katniss and Peeta have a confrontation with Haymitch, and at the end of the chapter, they arrive at the Capitol.
In Chapter 5, Katniss and Peeta are given makeovers by Cinna and Portia at the Capitol and prepared for the opening ceremonies. They ride in on their chariot holding hands.
In Chapter 6, Effie, Haymitch, Cinna, and Portia seem to be very happy with how many people noticed Katniss and Peeta from District 12 with their flaming capes. In this chapter, we also learn what an Avox is and the story behind how Katniss recognized the Avox that was serving them where they were staying.
These four chapters introduce many new things to us. They explain many important differences between the Capitol and the Districts as well as give us an insight to the different characters we encounter. Below are some questions.
DIRECTIONS: Choose two questions to answer this week, and write 5 sentences to answer each one. Your responses are due 1/27/13 by midnight!
1. What is the hand gesture that the people of District 12 give Katniss when she volunteers as tribute in place of her sister? Why do they do this hand gesture? Also, what effect does this gesture have on Katniss?
2. There are different times in these chapters when Katniss explains that is important she try not to cry. If the people saw her cry, what might they think? Would these thoughts be good or bad for her success in the Hunger Games? Why or why not?
3. Even though Katniss has never really spoken to Peeta, she has a special relationship with him. Describe this relationship. Is this relationship helpful for a fight to the death or it is harmful? Why?
4. Before Katniss leaves for the Capitol, Madge gives her a pin. What kind of animal in on the pin? Explain the history of this animal and how the symbol of this animal makes fun of the Capitol.
5. Who is Haymitch? What is Haymitch's job in helping Katniss and Peeta? Explain the confrontation (fight) that Peeta and Katniss have with Haymitch. Also, explain how this fight encourages Haymitch to help them.
6. What is an Avox? How does Katniss know the Avox that serves them cake at dinner in Chapter 6?
In Chapter 2, Katniss volunteers to take Prim's place at the Hunger Games. The boy from District 12 is also chosen: Peeta Mellark. Katniss has a special relationship to Peeta, but has never really spoken to him.
In Chapter 3, Katniss is placed in a room and given one hour to say goodbye to those she loves. Then, she is put on a train with Peeta, Haymitch and Effie and taken to the Capitol.
In Chapter 4, Katniss and Peeta have a confrontation with Haymitch, and at the end of the chapter, they arrive at the Capitol.
In Chapter 5, Katniss and Peeta are given makeovers by Cinna and Portia at the Capitol and prepared for the opening ceremonies. They ride in on their chariot holding hands.
In Chapter 6, Effie, Haymitch, Cinna, and Portia seem to be very happy with how many people noticed Katniss and Peeta from District 12 with their flaming capes. In this chapter, we also learn what an Avox is and the story behind how Katniss recognized the Avox that was serving them where they were staying.
These four chapters introduce many new things to us. They explain many important differences between the Capitol and the Districts as well as give us an insight to the different characters we encounter. Below are some questions.
DIRECTIONS: Choose two questions to answer this week, and write 5 sentences to answer each one. Your responses are due 1/27/13 by midnight!
1. What is the hand gesture that the people of District 12 give Katniss when she volunteers as tribute in place of her sister? Why do they do this hand gesture? Also, what effect does this gesture have on Katniss?
2. There are different times in these chapters when Katniss explains that is important she try not to cry. If the people saw her cry, what might they think? Would these thoughts be good or bad for her success in the Hunger Games? Why or why not?
3. Even though Katniss has never really spoken to Peeta, she has a special relationship with him. Describe this relationship. Is this relationship helpful for a fight to the death or it is harmful? Why?
4. Before Katniss leaves for the Capitol, Madge gives her a pin. What kind of animal in on the pin? Explain the history of this animal and how the symbol of this animal makes fun of the Capitol.
5. Who is Haymitch? What is Haymitch's job in helping Katniss and Peeta? Explain the confrontation (fight) that Peeta and Katniss have with Haymitch. Also, explain how this fight encourages Haymitch to help them.
6. What is an Avox? How does Katniss know the Avox that serves them cake at dinner in Chapter 6?
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Week 2 and Housekeeping
Welcome to week 2 of the Hunger Games. I hope Chapter 1 intrigued you and made you want to keep reading to find out what happens. I will post a discussion question later this week, but today I want to outline the reading schedule for the rest of the term. I have us scheduled to finish the book by February 24, 2013. That way, you will have time to study for your finals without worrying about the book. The rest of your responses on the blog will be due on Sunday nights by midnight.
ATTENTION: We will NOT discuss the book very much in class, so please post your questions to the blog!
Here is our schedule. Please read the assigned chapters and respond to the blog discussion question by the posted due date.
ATTENTION: We will NOT discuss the book very much in class, so please post your questions to the blog!
Here is our schedule. Please read the assigned chapters and respond to the blog discussion question by the posted due date.
- Chapters 2-6 due 1/27
- Chapters 7-11 due 2/3
- Chapters 12-17 due 2/10
- Chapters 18-23 due 2/17
- Chapters 24-27 due 2/24
Let me know if you have any questions and enjoy chapters 2-6 this week!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
WELCOME TO THE L4 HUNGER GAMES DISCUSSION BOARD!
Let's get started!
This term we will be reading The Hunger Games for our extensive reading text. We will use this blog to share our thoughts about each chapter that we are reading. This board is for your OPINIONS and QUESTIONS. We will talk to each other. You can ask your classmates or me questions that you have. I will set due dates for posts, and I will check your weekly participation. Ready? Here we go!
This weekend you will read chapter 1, so here's your first assignment due MONDAY by midnight. Post your answer here to the following question:
What would your life be like if the Hunger Games were real?
This term we will be reading The Hunger Games for our extensive reading text. We will use this blog to share our thoughts about each chapter that we are reading. This board is for your OPINIONS and QUESTIONS. We will talk to each other. You can ask your classmates or me questions that you have. I will set due dates for posts, and I will check your weekly participation. Ready? Here we go!
This weekend you will read chapter 1, so here's your first assignment due MONDAY by midnight. Post your answer here to the following question:
What would your life be like if the Hunger Games were real?
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