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The Hunger Games Literature Study Guide
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A post war-torn dystopian North America has collapsed after a series of apocalyptic events, and Panem, made up of 13 districts and the Capitol, has risen from the ruins.
Almost 75 years ago, the districts rebelled against the oppressive rule of the Capitol, resulting in the total annihilation of District 13 and even tighter control of the remaining 12 districts. It also gave rise to the Hunger Games, an annual event in which one boy and one girl are selected from each district as "tributes" for the Games. (reminiscent of the Greek legend of Theseus & the Minotaur) The 24 tributes are put into an advanced gladiatorial arena, where the children must fight to the death over a number of days as the Games are televised across Panem for the viewing entertainment of the Capitol and as a brutal reminder to the districts of exactly who is in charge.
Enter Katniss Everdeen, who provides for her mother and sister by hunting and gathering with her friend Gale outside the fence that surrounds District 12, a coal mining town in the coal-rich region formerly known as Appalachia. When Katniss' young sister Prim is chosen as a tribute, Katniss volunteers to take her place, to save her sister from certain death. With Peeta, the boy chosen from District 12, Katniss is taken to the Capitol to enter the Hunger Games. Katniss begins to rise as a contender, and people take notice. But can she win when she must choose between her survival and her humanity?
An intense look at self-sacrifice at all costs.
What Progeny Press' The Hunger Games Literature Curriculum Study Guide provides your High School student:
ELA Built for Ages 14 –18 • Grades 8–12
English/Language Arts credit: This is a one-quarter credit high school level Literature curriculum.
Author Biography: Learn more about Suzanne Collins.
Before-You-Read Activities: Study archery, medicinal and edible wild plants, timeline, gladiatorial fights, Utopias and dystopias.
Vocabulary: Enhance your understanding and mastery of the novel's vocabulary through a variety of stimulating activities designed to improve retention and vocabulary growth.
Literary Techniques: Dive into the world of literary devices with an exploration of techniques such as flashback, exposition, simile, metaphor, ethnocentrism, dramatic irony, perspective, cliff-hanger, comic relief, syntax, parallelism, repetition, paradox, foreshadowing, synonym, in-context, pacing, juxtaposition, paraphrase, antonyms, theme, dramatic structure, conflict, dynamic vs. static characters, motif, and point-of-view.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Explore the moral lessons and character values woven throughout the narrative, including self-sacrifice, forgiveness, self-control, purity of self, do unto others as you would have them do to you, trusting God, killing, fairness, injustice, hope & peace, lying, self-honesty, vanity, Christ-figure, and moral foundations of power.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Engage in a wide range of activities and writing assignments that foster creativity and critical thinking. These include mapping, experience poem, reaction paper, self-control discussion, communication & insults, burn treatments, killer bees, injustice, business plan, migrant labor, favorite location, childhood memory, eulogy, legend of minotaur, love, distrust, Roman gladiators, new point of view, WWI treaties, names, medical first aid, and defiance.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Expand your reading horizons with an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Hunger Games. Movie suggestions included.
The Hunger Games Literature Study Guide - Workbook
Formatted with your High School student in mind, Progeny Press literature study guides provide in-depth lessons and writing assignments that strengthen reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and develop advanced literary analysis and essay writing skills. Each guide challenges students to think critically and engage meaningfully with the text, without unnecessary busywork that diminishes the joy of reading.
For over 30 years, homeschool families, co-ops, and Christian schools worldwide have trusted Progeny Press to provide rigorous, faith-based English and Language Arts curriculum that inspires thoughtful readers and confident writers.
What Progeny Press' The Hunger Games Literature Curriculum Study Guide provides your High School student:
ELA Built for Ages 15–18 • Grades 9–12
English/Language Arts credit: This is a one-quarter credit high school level Literature curriculum.
Author Biography: Learn more about Suzanne Collins.
Before-You-Read Activities: Study archery, medicinal and edible wild plants, timeline, gladiatorial fights, Utopias and dystopias.
Vocabulary: Enhance your understanding and mastery of the novel's vocabulary through a variety of stimulating activities designed to improve retention and vocabulary growth.
Literary Techniques: Dive into the world of literary devices with an exploration of techniques such as flashback, exposition, simile, metaphor, ethnocentrism, dramatic irony, perspective, cliff-hanger, comic relief, syntax, parallelism, repetition, paradox, foreshadowing, synonym, in-context, pacing, juxtaposition, paraphrase, antonyms, theme, dramatic structure, conflict, dynamic vs. static characters, motif, and point-of-view.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Explore the moral lessons and character values woven throughout the narrative, including self-sacrifice, forgiveness, self-control, purity of self, do unto others as you would have them do to you, trusting God, killing, fairness, injustice, hope & peace, lying, self-honesty, vanity, Christ-figure, and moral foundations of power.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Engage in a wide range of activities and writing assignments that foster creativity and critical thinking. These include mapping, experience poem, reaction paper, self-control discussion, communication & insults, burn treatments, killer bees, injustice, business plan, migrant labor, favorite location, childhood memory, eulogy, legend of minotaur, love, distrust, Roman gladiators, new point of view, WWI treaties, names, medical first aid, and defiance.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Expand your reading horizons with an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Hunger Games. Movie suggestions included.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of the The Hunger Games novel
- A copy of the The Hunger Games study guide workbook
- A Bible (digital or physical)
- A dictionary (student-friendly or online)
Created for upper-level learners, this guide strengthens critical thinking and encourages polished writing while helping students master essential ELA concepts.
Designed for YOU
- Homeschool families looking for Christian literature curriculum
- Schools looking for top quality ELA materials
- Parents wanting to build reading comprehension and character
- Co-ops and small group instruction
These guides work well on their own or alongside your preferred grammar and writing program.
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