Extra+Activities

1. District 12 is set in the Appalachian Mountains in America. Research these mountains and present your research as though it was a brochure advertising the area. You may present this any way you like- a prezi, glog, show me app, pages, google site etc. You could also use the apps world factbook, fotopedia heritage, geo walk etc to help you research and to find images.
 * Complete at least one of these activities each week. Some activties may be better attempted as you have read more of the book so read each one carefully before you choose.**

2. Create a game based on the novel. It can be a board game, trivia game (like Jeopardy, using Powerpoint/Keynote), or video game. You must include accurate details from the novel.

3. Construct a tourist brochure for one of the following locations in the novel (or choose your own location). Your objective is to encourage people to visit this place. Be as accurate as possible (though you may add details that may not have been disclosed in the novel, as long as it doesn’t take away from the facts in the story). Make sure to include: -illustrations that accurately depict what this location looks like -description of what the location is like -reasons why people should choose your location as a travel destination (you can be sarcastic or do this as a parody, if you’d like) Locations (or choose one of your own): **District 12, The Capitol, The Arena**

4. Create a marketing campaign for one of the tributes. The goal is to get as many sponsors as possible, so make sure to focus on the character’s skills and strengths. Your campaign should include: -30 second TV commercial- create storyboard and film using images/or act out in real life and edit using iMovie -Magazine ad -Press release article -Billboard poster

5. Write interview questions for the following pairs of characters below as though you are interviewing them for a documentary. The aim of this documentary is to explore the characters' relationship with one another as accurately as possible. Write the characters' answers to the questions. Where there are two characters they should both answer, but may not agree with each other. Your interview questions and characters must refer to specific events in the novel. Also, you need to explore the following topics: -What their relationship was like at the beginning. -How it changed. -How their different personalities effected the relationship. -How the relationship was at the end of the games. Character Pairs (choose at least two pairs for your project): Katniss & Prim Katniss & Gale Katniss & Peeta Katniss regarding her relationship with Rue Katniss & Haymitch Katniss & Cinna

6. Read about the Greek myth of Theseus, and how Crete demonstrated its power over Athens by demanding that 14 Athenian children be given up to the Minotaur every seven years. (Some sources say every nine years.) Then compare the story with The Hunger Games. Suzanne Collins was inspired by this myth as she was writing. Can you find sources of her inspiration in the story? Based on your research, predict what will happen next. Helpful Sources: [] [] [] []

7. Write an historical article detailing Panem's history, wars, etc. and infrastructure. Explain the relationship between the different districts and what resources they use to survive. Include an analysis of the Capitol's power over the other districts and the nature and function of the Hunger Games. You may have to infer some of this information from what we learned in the novel. You can also use internet research to help you.

8. In the Hunger Games there are creatures called Muttations (Mutts). These are animals that have been genetically altered to create an animal that could be used as a weapon. Two examples of this are the Jabberjay (which later mated with the mockingbird to become the Mockingjay) and the Tracker Jackers (killer wasps). Create five “animal weapons.” Choose animals from a variety of groups (birds, mammals, insects, etc.). Describe what the new animal looks like and what purpose it has as a weapon. Include illustrations.

9. There are many scenes in this book that are very dramatic and powerful. Choose the three scenes that you feel are the most powerful; construct a five paragraph essay around those scenes, their importance to the story, and the impact of them on Peeta and Katniss’s lives.

10. Pick three of the contestants in the book. Create an illustration of each of them including any distinguishing physical traits, personality traits, and their weapon of choice. You may choose any point in the plot from which to make your design. For example, you might choose to draw Katniss at the end of the competition.

11. Create a comic book which illustrates a key scene from the novel The Hunger Games. Make sure all of your drawings are coloured and the text is easy to read. Your comic book should: -Be a minimum of five pages -Remain true to the novel You can create it with paper and pen/pencil or use design software such as Comic Life, sketchbook Pro or iWork’s Pages or Keynote.

12. Pretend you are an anchor for a news program and feature the characters on your show (can be acted out live or taped in advance). Ask relevant questions that readers would want to know about.

13. Pretend you are Atala, the head trainer of the Games. Create a survival guide for the tributes. Using accurate information from the novel, you must include: -A list of supplies (10 minimum) and the benefits of each one -A list of the best strategies to survive the Games -Pictures or other visual aides This can be done in the form of a slideshow presentation, a brochure, or a video.

14. As shocking and barbaric as the Hunger Games seem, they are quite similar to the times of the Roman Empire and the gladiators. Make comparisons of the Hunger Games society and Customs to:

-The Roman Empire and the gladiators of the Coliseum -The Marathon Dances during the Depression Era -A slave plantation -Modern-day television games such as Survivor 15. Design your own web page detailing your book choice. Your web page must include links that depict the characters, plot, setting, theme, and significance of the book. Each link must contain a minimum of one paragraph explaining the five topics in the previous sentence. You must also choose three significant quotes from your book that you feel best represent the overall story.
 * Present as a glog, Prezi, google site or presentation.**

16. Flag Project Draw a flag for either District 12 or the nation of Panem. On a separate sheet, briefly explain your color and design choices, referencing what ideas in the novel contributed to your choices. 17. Cover Design Create an alternate cover design for // The Hunger Games //. On a separate sheet, briefly explain your color and design choices, referencing what ideas in the novel contributed to your choices. Remember to include a blurb, and reviews to make your cover authentic. 18. Costume Design Using Sketchbook pro draw either Katniss’s or Peeta’s costume for either the opening ceremonies (67, 70) or the interviews before the Hunger Games begin (120, 123).

19. Map it Out! Using the description from the book, draw a map of the arena for the Hunger Games as it might be printed in a local community magazine. Be sure to include a title, compass rose, a map key, and color.