Lesson explaining the context of The Hunger Games

1. The Hunger Games
LO: To understand the
context and themes of the
novel

2. Inspiration
• Research Theseus
and the Minotaur
on the Internet.
• Come up with a
synopsis of the
story
• Synopsis - a
summary of the
Greek Myth.
• Make sure you
include all the
relevant facts.

3. Theseus and the Minotaur

4. Hinge Questions
• What were the stimuli for The Hunger
Games?
• How did these shape the themes of the
novel?

5. Chapter 1
• Let’s read chapter 1 together.
• Volunteers?
• How does The Hunger Games link to
the story of Theseus and the
Minotaur?

6. Chapter 1
• What do you think Katniss will do
next?

7. Predictions
• Think back to the stimuli Suzanne
Collins used to create The Hunger
Games.
• Use these stimuli to make a prediction
about what might happen to Katniss
once she enters the Hunger Games?

8. Extension: Katniss
Think of three questions you would ask
Suzanne Collins at this point in the
novel.
Write your three questions down.

9. Post-it Note Plenary
Write down at least one thing you have
learned about The Hunger Games today
Stick your post-it on the white board
as you leave the lesson.