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The Hunger Games – Games and Video Guide

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Directions:This is a 2-part assignment to help you prepare for reading the novel.

First, go to the Scholastic Games website as listed below.

Click on the link called "games" at the top of the screen. The next page will show you two game options. Play both "Hunger Games" as many times as you wish. When you are finished, post a one paragraph reflection on these games and why it might be hard for most people to beat the games. Be sure to comment on the differences in the game formats.If you were able to win, please indicate that too!

Write your reflection on the video games here.

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Second, as a class we will watch the interviews with Suzanne Collins, the author of the book. Answer the following questions after you have watched each video clip. The title of the clip and the length of the video are listed below. When you are finished, please write two paragraphsas follows: 1) Three things or facts about Suzanne Collins that you found interesting, and 2) What three things Suzanne would take with her if she were on a deserted island and three things you would take if you were on a deserted island.

“May the odds be ever in your favor…”

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Answer the following questions as we watch the video clips:

Classical Inspiration (video: 1:29)

  1. What story inspired her to create The Hunger Games? ______

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  1. What message did Crete give to the people of Athens? ______

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  1. How is the story inspired by Roman times? ______

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Contemporary Inspiration (video 1:13)

  1. How did Collins put a contemporary spin on The Hunger Games? ______

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  1. The games are required viewing not only for entertainment purposes, but what is the second (and most important reason) the citizens are required to view them? ______

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Desensitization (video 1:20)

  1. What is desensitization? (Not in video—give your own answer) ______

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  1. Do you share Collins’ fear that we are becoming desensitized to war and violence because we see it so often on TV? Why or why not? ______

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Responses to the book (video :56)

  1. Collins hopes that it does make people think about what they ______in a more reflective way. What does this statement mean? ______

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  1. What are some of the themes of the book, according to Collins? ______

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10. This book, more than anything else she has written, has depended upon the ______experience.

This video clip will be used for your 2 paragraph response.

Getting Personal (video 4:10)

Write a paragraph listing three things or facts about Suzanne Collins that you found interesting.

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Write a paragraph containing the following items. 1) Three things Suzanne would take with her if she were on a deserted island and 2) Three things you would take if you were on a deserted island.

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