The Hunger Games

LO: To understand the context and themes of the novel

Inspiration• Research

Theseus and the Minotaur on the Internet.

• Come up with a synopsis of the story

• Synopsis - a summary of the Greek Myth.

• Make sure you include all the relevant facts.

Theseus and the Minotaur

Hinge Questions

• What were the stimuli for The Hunger Games?

• How did these shape the themes of the novel?

Chapter 1

• Let’s read chapter 1 together.

• Volunteers?

• How does The Hunger Games link to the story of Theseus and the Minotaur?

Chapter 1

• What do you think Katniss will do next?

Predictions

• Think back to the stimuli Suzanne Collins used to create The Hunger Games.

• Use these stimuli to make a prediction about what might happen to Katniss once she enters the Hunger Games?

Extension: Katniss

Think of three questions you would ask Suzanne Collins at this point in the novel.Write your three questions down.

Post-it Note Plenary

Write down at least one thing you have learned about The Hunger Games today

Stick your post-it on the white board as you leave the lesson.