Literature Kit: The Hunger Games

One of the things I want to point out before I get to the actual review is related to the state-mandated testing programs for reading comprehension, math, etc., The booklets I've been getting on the Hunger Games for teaching in schools point out their relation to state standards, how much of an impact it can have on the student's ability to read and comprehend what they read, etc. If that book is even allowed in the schools. My own guess is that many schools have already or will ban the use of that book since it deals with politics and other issues.When you look at actual school scores it seems most schools have students at very low levels of reading, 50% or less understanding what they are reading so meeting 'state standards' on any book may be a very difficult job.)

This book is for students at grades 7 and 8 levels. There are Skills for Critical Thinking (which are pretty good), assessment rubrics, a teacher guide, graphic organizers, teaching strategy, a summary of the story, a vocabulary and some information about the Suzanne Collins.

There are reproducible worksheets with before and after you read materials and then materials for one or more chapters. These worksheets include at least some of the following: matching, multiple choice, essay questions, true/false questions, fill in the blank, journalizing materials and putting events in order There is also an answer section for the teacher.

I think this is a pretty good workbook type of thing and I think at points it will open itself up to a lot of class discussion, especially if the teacher tries to relate some of the events in The Hunger Games to what is going on today, especially in relation to the influence of the mass media on the thoughts and behaviors of people in general.

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