Jan 7, 2013 ... Why does the mockingjay pin that Madge gave Katniss take on new meaning for.
Katniss after she .... Suzanne Collinsʼ book, Catching Fire.
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Chapter Response Questions Each of these questions must be answered in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper. Chapters 1-4 1. Katniss describes feelings for both Peeta and Gale that could be identified as romantic love. However, she seems confused by these feelings and reluctant to admit to them. Why might this be? 2. In what ways has Katnissʼs family been hurt by Panemʼs government, and how might these experiences reinforce Katnissʼs feelings about getting married and having children? 3. Effie, Octavia, Venia, and Flavius all live and work in the Capitol. How are their lives different from Katnissʼs, and how does this affect their values and interests? 4. Effie, Octavia, Venia, and Flavius seem to genuinely care about Katniss; however, they support the Hunger Games and lack empathy toward the tributes who go to die in them. Do you think this is because they are evil, or could it be theyʼre just very child-like? Explain your answer. Chapters 4-7 1. Reread the conversation between Haymitch and Katniss on page 82. Here Haymitch explains a complicated choice he had to make during the last Hunger Games. Do you think Haymitch has had to make choices like this before? How might this have affected him over the years? 2. Reread the last paragraph on page 71. Here Katniss describes a mood in Districts 8, 4, and 3 that she knows she canʼt hold back. Do you think President Snow overestimates her power in the districts, or is it possible heʼs controlling Katniss for other reasons? Explain your answer. 3. In Chapter 7, Gale agrees to try to escape with Katniss but then changes his mind. Do you think his reason for staying in District 12 is valid? Why or why not? Chapters 8-9 1. In Chapter 8, Katniss realizes her true feelings for Gale, after imagining how she would have felt if Gale had been a tribute in the Games. What is an example from your own life of something you came to understand by imagining a situation from someone elseʼs perspective? 2. Katnissʼs change of heart about staging a rebellion causes her to see Peeta in a new light. What role does she envision for him? Do you think he would accept that role?
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3. In what ways is District 12 more like District 11 by the end of Chapter 9, and what do you think is the cause of these changes? 4. Why does Katniss think it would be difficult to start an uprising in her district? Chapters 10-13 1. What helps convince Katniss of the possibility that District 13 exists, and why is Haymitch still skeptical when Katniss tells him about it? 2. Suppose District 13 does exist. Do you think this could really escape the attention of the Capitol? Why would the Capitol ignore a settlement in District 13? 3. A quality of the Games that may be eerie for readers is the way they are promoted as a source of entertainment in the Capitol—it is very similar to the way “reality television” is promoted in our culture. For example, in Chapter 12, Katniss reveals that viewers in the Capitol have been voting on a wedding dress for her to wear when she marries Peeta. What are some other activities surrounding the Games that make you think of our entertainment industry? Chapters 14-16 1. In Chapters 14–16, what are some things the Capitol does to Katniss in an effort to defeat her psychologically—to break her spirit? 2. Why might Panemʼs government be continuing its course with the Quarter Quell, despite the disapproval of people living in the Capitol? 3. Why does the mockingjay pin that Madge gave Katniss take on new meaning for Katniss after she sees tapes of the Quarter Quell that Haymitch competed in? 4. What was the purpose of Katnissʼs stunt during her private session with the Gamemakers? Chapters 17-18 1. After Katniss decides to protect Peeta and support the revolution, she is able to sleep without nightmares for the first time in the book. Why is this significant? 2. Reread pages 250–251. Why are the victorsʼ appeals to the emotions of people living in the Capitol successful? 3. When does the cruelty of the Games finally register with people in the Capitol, and why do you think their understanding has been changed? 4. Haymitch says that even the idea of opposing the Capitol is a source of confusion for the people in the Capitol. Why do you think this is? Chapters 19-21 1. Katniss notes with disappointment that many of the victors jumped right into “massacre mode” as soon as they were released into the arena. Why wasnʼt she surprised by this? How can their violence be attributed to an upbringing in the districts? 2. Why does Katniss hide her true knowledge about the force field? 3. Katniss is confused by what happened to her group in the fog. Why do you think Finnick left Mags to carry Peeta, and Mags willingly sacrificed herself when it became apparent Katniss could no longer carry her?
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4. At the end of Chapter 21, the morphling from District 6 throws herself in front of a monkey mutt just as it was ready to attack Peeta. Do you think this was intentional? Why or why not? Chapters 22-24 1. How do you think Haymitch got Finnick, Mags, Johanna, Wiress, Beetee, and the morphling to protect Katniss and Peeta? What do these victors have to gain by being Katniss and Peetaʼs allies? 2. Katniss and Peeta discover that Haymitch has promised them both that he will keep the other alive. Who do you think he lied to, and why? 3. What does Peeta do to try to convince Katniss that she should try to survive the Quell? Chapters 25-27 1. What is Katnissʼs purpose in finding Peeta when she finally wakes up in the hovercraft? 2. When Katniss walks in on Haymitch, Heavensbee, and Finnick in the hovercraft, Haymitch has just said to Finnick, “Donʼt be stupid. Thatʼs the worst thing you could do. Get her killed for sure. As long as youʼre alive, theyʼll keep her alive for bait.” What do you think Haymitch and Finnick were talking about? 3. Why does Katniss feel like she was just a piece in Haymitch and Heavensbeeʼs game? 4. Do you think Haymitch and Heavensbeeʼs decision not to tell Katniss and Peeta about their plans was understandable? Why or why not?
Reading Response Paragraphs (in class activity) Each day you will write one paragraph that analyzes a specific aspect of the book. These paragraphs will be invaluable to you as you begin writing your Catching Fire paper, which will be due at the end of the unit.
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1 (3-62)
Write one paragraph on how Suzanne Collins uses imagery on page three to establish the mood in this section.
2 (63-105)
Write one paragraph on how Collins uses details of the party (pages 76-84) to develop the theme of inequality.
3 (106-135)
Write one paragraph on how Collins uses imagery to establish the mood on page 134.
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4 (139-187)
Write one paragraph on how Collins uses Venia, Octavia, and Flavius (pages 164-166) to develop the theme of ignorance.
5 (188-237)
Write one paragraph on how Collins uses Avoxes (pages 216-219) to develop the theme of government control.
6 (238-263)
Write one paragraph on how Collins uses Katniss & Peeta to develop the theme of civil disobedience/ defiance.
7 (267-310)
Write one paragraph on how Suzanne Collins uses Finnickʼs character to develop the theme of loyalty.
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include the page number in parenthesis after the close quotation mark but before the period. “This is an example” (121).
Follow the Hamburger Model: Top Bun Topic Sentence: This sentence will clearly state two things: (1) who (character) or what (literary element) will be discussed in the paragraph and (2) what you are claiming about that character or element. 4
Examples: President Snow is used to reveal the idea that excessive government control leads to abuse. Violent imagery is used by the author to establish a tense and ominous mood. 55The mockingjay is used as a symbol of civil disobedience to reveal the idea that... Meat Evidence: You must use a quote from the text to support your claim. Make sure you: " 1- Provide context for the quote. There must be a sentence between your topic " sentence and your quote that adequately explains what is happening in the text. " 2- Pick a quote that logically supports your claim. " 3- Include the page number in parenthesis after the close quotation but before ! the period. “This is an example” (121). Example (evidence is bolded): Katnissʼs love for Prim is used to reveal the idea that loyalty to family is more important than loyalty to country. For example, in chapter nine, Katniss is debating whether or not to fight against the Capitol. Thoughts of Prim being hurt solidify her decision to rebel: “Itʼs my job to protect her. I pull the blanket up over my head, and my breathing is so rapid I use up all my oxygen and begin to choke for air. I canʼt let the Capitol hurt Prim” (122). Toppings (what make the burger delicious) Commentary: You must write three sentences of commentary. Reread your topic sentence. This claim is what your commentary must explain and prove. Example (commentary is bolded): Katnissʼs love for Prim is used to reveal the idea that loyalty to family is more important than loyalty to country. For example, in chapter nine, Katniss is debating whether or not to fight against the Capitol. Thoughts of Prim being hurt solidify her decision to rebel: “Itʼs my job to protect her. I pull the blanket up over my head, and my breathing is so rapid I use up all my oxygen and begin to choke for air. I canʼt let the Capitol hurt Prim” (122). Katnissʼ physical anguish at the thought of Prim being hurt show the depth of love that she has for her family. Collins reveals here that loyalty to country is not nearly as strong as loyalty to kin; despite the danger that is involved, Katniss is willing to rebel against the totalitarian government in order to protect her little sister. The reader cannot help but wholeheartedly agree with Katniss and support her admirable conviction that when it comes down to it, family trumps country. Bottom Bun Conclusion: You must write one sentence that uses transitional language to wrap up the paragraph. " It is clear that..." " All things considered..." " As a result... 5
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Example (conclusion is bolded): Katnissʼs love for Prim is used to reveal the idea that loyalty to family is more important than loyalty to country. For example, in chapter nine Katniss is debating whether or not to fight against the Capitol. Thoughts of Prim being hurt solidify her decision to rebel: “Itʼs my job to protect her. I pull the blanket up over my head, and my breathing is so rapid I use up all my oxygen and begin to choke for air. I canʼt let the Capitol hurt Prim” (122). Katnissʼ physical anguish at the thought of Prim being hurt show the depth of love that she has for her family. Collins reveals here that loyalty to country is not nearly as strong as loyalty to kin; despite the danger that is involved, Katniss is willing to rebel against the totalitarian government in order to protect her little sister. The reader cannot help but wholeheartedly agree with Katniss and support her admirable conviction that when it comes down to it, family trumps country. It is clear that Katnissʼ love for Prim demonstrates the timeless truth that...
Catching Fire Paper Your task is to write a four paragraph essay in which you explain the theme within Suzanne Collinsʼ book, Catching Fire. In this essay you have two major goals: " 1- Identify what you believe to be the main message behind the book. " 2- Explain how Collins communicated that lesson. Rubric 1- MLA Formatting: 5 points " Typed, Times New Roman Font, 12 point, double spaced, follows all instructions ! on MLA sample paper. 2- Grammar: 15 points " - Correct usage of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. - Free of comma splices, fused sentences, and fragments - Correct subject/verb agreement throughout 3- Introductory paragraph: 15 points - Interesting hook used to grab the readerʼs attention - Transitional sentence in which the author and title are introduced - Clear thesis statement as the last sentence of the first paragraph - Strong word choice and variety in sentence structure 4- Body Paragraph #1: 25 points - Clear assertion/topic sentence
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- One good quote from the book. Must provide context for the quote and place page number in parenthesis after it. - Three sentences of commentary in which you explain how that demonstrates the theme. - Strong word choice and variety in sentence structure 5- Body Paragraph #2: 25 points - Clear assertion/topic sentence - One good quote from the book. Must provide context for the quote and place page number in parenthesis after it. - Three sentences of commentary in which you explain how that demonstrates the theme. - Strong word choice and variety in sentence structure 6- Conclusion: 15 points - Clear transition from body paragraphs to conclusion - Repeat thesis statement, but not word-for-word - End with a bang - Strong word choice and variety in sentence structure Here are the elements that your paper must include:
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The Introductory Paragraph will look like this:
Each body paragraph will look like this:
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The concluding paragraph will look like this:
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Outlining Your outline will prepare you to write an essay that is organized, well structured, and covers all of the required areas. Your outline will be very similar to the one that you wrote for the compare/contrast essay. It will follow this format: I.Introductory Paragraph A. Attention getter B. Introduce the book C. Thesis Statement (claim + 2 characters that you will use to prove it) II. Topic Sentence (top bun) A. Quote (meat) 1.Commentary 2.Commentary 3.Commentary 4.Commentary 5. Concluding sentence III. Topic Sentence (top bun) A. Quote (meat) 1.Commentary 2.Commentary 3.Commentary 4.Commentary 5. Concluding sentence IV. Conclusion A. Transition to conclusion B. Restate thesis C. End with a bang Before you begin outlining, write your thesis statement. Remember, your thesis must have two elements: " 1- Your claim (What you believe Collins was telling us about life) " 2- Your evidence (The two characters that you will use to prove this) Your thesis should look similar to this: Collins uses ______________ and _______________ to reveal/ explore/ demonstrate/ unveil/ argue the idea that _______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________.
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Once you have written your thesis statement, you are ready to begin outlining. Remember, you do not need to write complete sentences for your outline. Abbreviations, shorthand, fragments- all of those are fine when outlining. I. Introductory paragraph A. Attention getter _____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ B. Introduce book_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ C. Thesis statement _____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ II. Topic sentence ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ A. Quote _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Commentary_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 2. Commentary_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Commentary_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 4. Conclusion__________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ III. Topic sentence ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ A. Quote _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Commentary_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 2. Commentary_________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________ 3. Commentary_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 4. Conclusion__________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ IV. Conclusion A. Transition __________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ B. Restate thesis_______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ C. End with a bang_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
The rough draft of your paper is due on ____________________________. The final draft of your paper is due on _____________________________.
Remember, you must use MLA formatting. The next page provides an example of proper MLA formatting.
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Burrell 1 Stanley Kirk Burrell Mr. McKinnon English 10 7 January 2013 Center the Title of Your Paper Here A paper following MLA format looks exactly like this. Margins are one-inch on every side. Every line is double-spaced. Font is 12-point and is either Times New Roman or Arial. You get to choose between those two options. Don’t ever use exclamation points, unless you are quoting someone. When you open a new Word document, set up page numbering first. Choose View > Header and Footer. A header box will pop up at the top of your paper. Tab your cursor over so it’s at the right edge of the header box, then type your last name with one space after it. To add the page number, choose Insert > Page Number. Warning: Do not type in a number, because Word will put this same number on every page. Once you have set up automatic page numbering, set up double spacing. Choose Format > Paragraph > Line Spacing > Double. Remember that this double spacing is for your paper and for your works cited page at the end. Now you’re ready to type your name and class information. Note that it is left-aligned and has four lines: first, your name; second, your teacher’s name; third, the class you are taking; and fourth, the due date of the paper. Enter once after your header and center your title. Enter again to begin your paper. Note that each paragraph is indented.
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Burrell 2 Note that each paragraph is indented. Your rough draft should have 4 paragraphs: An introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Your introduction should be at least 3-5 sentences long (attention getter, introduce the topic, thesis statement). Each body paragraph should be roughly 8-10 sentences (topic sentence, three details about item A, three details about item B, concluding sentence). Your conclusion should be at least 3-5 sentences (transitional sentence, reiterate thesis, end with a strong sentence). Your paper as a whole should be at least 500 words Follow your outline to ensure that you stay organized.
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