Introduction
Welcome to Panem, where survival depends on knowledge, strategy, and insight. Today, you are Tributes on a mission—not to fight—but to investigate! Your task is to uncover powerful quotes and evidence from The Hunger Games that reveal how characters develop and how themes are presented in the story.
Task
TASK OVERVIEW
You will work through 4 challenges to gather evidence about:
- Katniss Everdeen
- Peeta Mellark
- Theme: Survival
- Theme: Inequality and Power
Each challenge involves reading, finding quotes, and answering short questions.
Process
🔍 Challenge 1: The Girl on Fire – Katniss Everdeen (15 minutes)
Instructions:
- Use your novel or digital copy of The Hunger Games.
- Search for two key moments that show Katniss’s:
- Strength or bravery
- Compassion or care for others
Answer these questions:
- What does Katniss do in this scene?
- What quote shows her character clearly?
- What does this reveal about her personality?
Sentence Starter:
In this moment, Katniss shows her [trait] when she [action]. The quote, “______,” shows that she is ______.
🥖 Challenge 2: The Boy with the Bread – Peeta Mellark (15 minutes)
Instructions:
- Find one quote that shows Peeta's kindness or loyalty.
- Find another quote that shows how Peeta tries to keep his identity during the Games.
Answer these questions:
- How does Peeta show kindness or loyalty?
- What does he say about staying true to himself?
Sentence Starter:
Peeta shows his values when he says, “______.” This shows he wants to ______.
🛠️ Challenge 3: Theme – Survival (15 minutes)
Instructions:
- Find one quote showing how Katniss uses skills or instincts to survive.
- Find another moment where someone sacrifices something to survive.
Answer these questions:
- What do the characters do to survive?
- What message does the novel give about survival?
Sentence Starter:
Survival is shown when . The quote, “,” shows that ______.
⚖️ Challenge 4: Theme – Inequality and Power (15 minutes)
Instructions:
- Find one quote showing the Capitol’s power.
- Find one quote showing how the Districts suffer or resist.
Answer these questions:
- How is inequality shown?
- How do the people react to the Capitol’s control?
Sentence Starter:
The Capitol’s power is shown through “______.” This reveals how ______. In contrast, the Districts ______.
CONCLUSION (5 minutes)
Now that you've gathered your evidence, discuss with a partner:
- Which quote was the most powerful or emotional?
- What do the characters and themes teach us about real life?