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These flash cards are designed to test on the main characters of the novel, and facts pointed out in the glogster and animoto to test comprehension on the beginning chapters of the //Hunger Games.// media type="custom" key="13531054"

The //Hunger Games// is a best selling chapter book by Suzanne Collins, aimed towards a fourth grade reading level. This video is an introduction to the basic plot of the novel. It's set up to capture their interest and relate it to them. It helps students see what district 12 is like, what the two teens from district twelve are like, and how scary it would be to live there. media type="custom" key="13087316" Credits: Suzanna Collins [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] This glogster focuses on getting to know the characters. They see what how the characters are protrayed compared to the ideas they have so far (reenforce key traits and ideas). There's an opportunity to read about the main characters. While doing so, they're learning about district twelves and the hardships within the fence. There are interactive games to test "survival" skills and help kids better understand and relate to the basic plot of //the// //Hunger Games//--while getting them to read. The plot focuses on Katniss replacing her sister in these, to the death, "hunger games." media type="custom" key="13429794"

The purpose of the Prezi: it starts by talking about the Hunger Games, then it moves into district twelve. We learn about the district through Katniss' daily routine. Then, it focuses on the characters we meet in district 12. We shift gears and head to the capitol. We get to see more of the capitol and what the next chapters hold. We also take a glimpse at how the characters are feeling. The content is geared towards fourth graders reading and comprehension. media type="custom" key="14061608" align="right"media type="custom" key="15420284" The voice thread is aimed to trigger discussion. A little information is reviewed, and then an open-ended question, or several, are offered to help provide topics to discuss on all five slides. This is aimed towards 4th to 6th grade reading and comprehension.