Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Hunger Games Comprehension Questions

Hunger Games
Chapter Questions

Chapter One
1. Why does Buttercup hate Katniss?
2. Why is District 12 surrounded by fences?
3. How is Katniss' mother different from other residents of the Seam?
4. Why don't Gale and Katniss run away and live in the woods?
5. What is the Hob?
6. Describe the Reaping system. How is it unfair?
7. How many Reaping entries will Katniss have in her 16th year?
8. What are the Hunger Games?

Chapter Two
1. How does Katniss save Prim from the Reaping?
2. How did Kat's mother react to her husband's death?
3. Describe Kat's only previous encounter with Peeta Mellark.

Chapter Three
1. How does Kat feel about her chances of winning? Why?
2. Who visits Katniss and what gifts do they bring her?
3. What is a mockingjay?
4. What role will Haymitch play in the Games?

Chapter Four
1. Why does Kat decide to stay away from Peeta as much as possible?
2. How do Peeta and Katniss gain Haymitch's support?

Chapter Five
1. What is surprising about Cinna, Kat's stylist?
2. Describe Kat's Tribute costume.
3. How does the crowd respond to Katniss and Peeta during their grand
entrance? What makes them so special?

Chapter Six
1. From where does Kat recognize the girl with red hair?
2. Why do Kat and Peeta decide to talk on the roof?

Chapter Seven
1. What is Haymitch's training strategy for Katniss and Peeta?
2. What are "Career Tributes"?
3. How does Kat make a unique impression on the Gamemakers?

Chapter Eight
1. What do the scores the Gamemakers give the Tributes mean?
2. What is Kat's greatest fear after her private session with the
Gamemakers?
3. Why are Kat and Gale an effective hunting team?

Chapter Nine
1. What advice does Cinna give Katniss for her interview?
2. What does Rue say will be her greatest strength in the arena?
3. What secret does Peeta reveal at the end of his interview?

Chapter Ten
1. How does Katniss react to Peeta's declaration of love?
2. What does Peeta mean when he says "I want to die as myself"?
3. What is injected under Kat's skin before the Games? Why?

Chapter Eleven
1. What is the "Cornucopia"? Why is it important?
2. What does Kat take from the Cornucopia?
3. What happens to the girl who lights a fire for warmth near Kat's hiding
place?
4. What big surprise does Kat get at the end of Chapter 11?

Chapter Twelve
1. How are the Career Tributes using Peeta?
2. How is dehydration affecting Katniss?

Chapter Thirteen
1. What wakes Katniss up?
2. Why do the Gamemakers want to chase the Tributes from their hiding
places?
3. How does Katniss escape the Careers when they find her resting in the
pond?

Chapter Fourteen
1. What are tracker jackers?
2. How does Katniss escape the Tributes waiting for her beneath the
tree?
3. What does Kat realize right before she passes out?

Chapter Fifteen
1. What did Kat get from Glimmer's body?
2. Why does Kat want Rue for an ally?
3. What is the punishment for eating crops in District 11?

Chapter Sixteen
1. How does Katniss plan to strike at the Careers?
2. How are the Careers' supplies protected?
3. How does Katniss trigger the trap?

Chapter Seventeen
1. What happens to the boy from District 13?
2. What does Kat mean by a "hollow day"? Have you ever had a hollow
day?

Chapter Eighteen
1. What does Kat do for Rue as a sign of protest against the Capitol?
2. What sponsor gift does Kat receive? Who is it from?
3. What important rule change is announced in Chapter Eighteen?

Chapter Nineteen
1. How has Peeta managed to stay safe since his fight with Cato?
2. Describe Peeta's injuries.
3. How does Kat stop Peeta from talking about his potential death?

Chapter Twenty
1. What condition threatens Peeta's life?
2. Where did Katniss really get the money for Prim's goat?
3. What can Katniss get at the feast?
4. How does Haymitch help Katniss get to the feast?

Chapter TwentyOne
1. What clever strategy does Foxface employ at the feast?
2. What stops Clove from killing Katniss?
3. Why doesn't Thresh kill Katniss?

Chapter TwentyTwo
1. Why is Peeta's perspective on life different from Kat's and Gale's?
2. What did Peeta's father confide to him about Kat's mother?
3. What is Haymitch "looking for" from Katniss and Peeta?

Chapter TwentyThree
1. According to Peeta and Katniss, how must Haymitch have won the
Games?
2. What does Kat fear will happen if she wins?
3. How is Foxface killed?

Chapter TwentyFour
1. Why do the Gamemakers dry‐up the river and ponds?
2. Why doesn't Cato attack Kat and Peeta?

Chapter TwentyFive
1. What is chasing the Tributes?
2. Why don't the creatures kill Cato quickly once they have him
overpowered?
3. How does Cato finally die?
4. What is the Gamemakers' final surprise?
5. How do Kat and Peeta outsmart the Gamemakers' last twist?

Week of March 19, 2012

Juniors- March 19- March 22

Weekly: Standards and Personal Objectives: 11R4- Students will apply knowledge of organizational structures. 11W18- Students will write a multi-paragraph essay, 11W21-26- Students will apply 6-traits of writing, 11R.1.5.1 Students will read a variety of genres. G11.3R.C1.P03 I can interpret the concepts and ideas non-fiction text. G11.3W.C6.P01 I CAN WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER. G11.3R.C3.PO2 I can examine the techniques used to create powerful arguments with in a persuasive text. - (March 19 - March 23).

Monday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Research Reports Due. Presentations

Tuesday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Presentations.

Wednesday- Essential Facts Quiz. Presentations if not complete. Read The Great Gatsby and answer corresponding comprehension questions.

Thursday- Marine Recruiter

ALL Seniors – March 19- March 22

Weekly: Standards and Personal Objectives: 12R3- Students will apply knowledge of organizational structures. 12W17- Students will write a multi-paragraph essay, 12W22-27- Students will apply 6-traits of writing, 12R.1.5.1 Students will read a variety of genres. G12.2R.C1.PO2 I can identify how an author uses figurative language to advance the work and make the reader feel emotion. - (March 19 - March 23)

Monday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Research Reports Due. Presentations

Tuesday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Presentations.

Wednesday- Essential Facts Quiz. Presentations if not complete. Mini Figurative Language PowerPoint and music analysis. Read The Picture of Dorian Gray and answer corresponding comprehension questions.

Thursday- Marine Recruiter

Honor Juniors- March 19- March 22

Weekly: Standards and Personal Objectives: 11R4- Students will apply knowledge of organizational structures. 11W18- Students will write a multi-paragraph essay, 11W21-26- Students will apply 6-traits of writing, 11R.1.5.1 Students will read a variety of genres. G11.3W.C6.P01 I CAN WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER. G11.3R.C3.PO2 I can examine the techniques used to create powerful arguments with in a persuasive text. - (March 19 - March 23)

Monday- Students will write 200 words on the persuasive journal topic. Research Reports Due. Presentations

Tuesday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Presentations.

Wednesday- Essential Facts Quiz. Presentations if not complete. Read East of Eden and answer corresponding comprehension questions.

Thursday- Marine Recruiter

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Spring Break Week of March 12-15

Research Reports need to be typed and ready to be submitted at the beginning of your class period Monday, March 19. PowerPoint Presentations can be emailed to racqueloconnor27@gmail.com or brought to school on a flash drive. Presentations will begin on Monday and will be random.

Week of March 5

All Classes must have their research report turned in by Thursday. PowerPoint and Zoo money ($2) is due the Monday we return from Spring Break along with a printed copy of your report. I will not be printing reports on Monday.
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Juniors- March 5- March 8

Weekly: Standards and Personal Objectives: 11R4- Students will apply knowledge of organizational structures. 11W18- Students will write a multi-paragraph essay, 11W21-26- Students will apply 6-traits of writing, 11R.1.5.1 Students will read a variety of genres. G11.3R.C1.P03 I can interpret the concepts and ideas non-fiction text. G11.3W.C6.P01 I CAN WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER. UW.G11.3R.C2.P01- Analyze how patterns of organization, hierarchical structures, repetition of ideas, syntax, and word choice influence the clarity and understandability of functional text.

Monday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will continue The Great Gatsby. Each day, students will be responsible for summarizing each chapter using a direct quote and proper citation in addition to answering coinciding comprehension questions designated for each chapter.

Tuesday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will begin The Great Gatsby. Each day, students will be responsible for summarizing each chapter using a direct quote and proper citation in addition to answering coinciding comprehension questions designated for each chapter.

Wednesday- AIMS. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will continue The Great Gatsby. Each day, students will be responsible for summarizing each chapter using a direct quote and proper citation in addition to answering coinciding comprehension questions designated for each chapter.

Thursday- Quiz. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will continue The Great Gatsby. Each day, students will be responsible for summarizing each chapter using a direct quote and proper citation in addition to answering coinciding comprehension questions designated for each chapter.

ALL Seniors – March 5- March 8

Weekly: Standards and Personal Objectives: 12R3- Students will apply knowledge of organizational structures. 12W17- Students will write a multi-paragraph essay, 12W22-27- Students will apply 6-traits of writing, 12R.1.5.1 Students will read a variety of genres. G12.2r.c2.p03 I can discover significant major literary periods of World Literature that affect history and culture.

Monday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will read, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” along with the audio recording and answer coinciding chapter questions as well as a summary with one direct quotation from the selection, properly cited.

Tuesday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will read, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” along with the audio recording and answer coinciding chapter questions as well as a summary with one direct quotation from the selection, properly cited.

Wednesday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Essential Facts Quiz. Students will read, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” along with the audio recording and answer coinciding chapter questions as well as a summary with one direct quotation from the selection, properly cited.

Thursday- Quiz. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Quiz. Students will read, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” along with the audio recording and answer coinciding chapter questions as well as a summary with one direct quotation from the selection, properly cited.

Honor Juniors- March 5- March 8

Weekly: Standards and Personal Objectives: 11R4- Students will apply knowledge of organizational structures. 11W18- Students will write a multi-paragraph essay, 11W21-26- Students will apply 6-traits of writing, 11R.1.5.1 Students will read a variety of genres. G11.3W.C6.P01 I CAN WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER. UW.G11.3R.C2.P01- Analyze how patterns of organization, hierarchical structures, repetition of ideas, syntax, and word choice influence the clarity and understandability of functional text.

Monday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Continue reading East of Eden and complete coinciding comprehension questions.

Tuesday- AIMS- Students will begin reading East of Eden and complete comprehension questions.

Wednesday- AIMS. Essential Facts Quiz. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Continue reading East of Eden and complete coinciding comprehension questions.

Thursday- Quiz. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Continue reading East of Eden and complete coinciding comprehension questions.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Week of February 27-March 1, 2012

Juniors- February 27-March 1

Weekly: Standards and Personal Objectives: 11R4- Students will apply knowledge of organizational structures. 11W18- Students will write a multi-paragraph essay, 11W21-26- Students will apply 6-traits of writing, 11R.1.5.1 Students will read a variety of genres. G11.3R.C1.P03 I can interpret the concepts and ideas non-fiction text. G11.3W.C6.P01 I CAN WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER. UW.G11.3R.C2.P01- Analyze how patterns of organization, hierarchical structures, repetition of ideas, syntax, and word choice influence the clarity and understandability of functional text.

Monday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will review varies functional text pieces and score them according to a rubric.

Tuesday- AIMS. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will begin The Great Gatsby. Each day, students will be responsible for summarizing each chapter using a direct quote and proper citation in addition to answering coinciding comprehension questions designated for each chapter.

ALL Seniors - February 27-March 1

Weekly: Standards and Personal Objectives: 12R3- Students will apply knowledge of organizational structures. 12W17- Students will write a multi-paragraph essay, 12W22-27- Students will apply 6-traits of writing, 12R.1.5.1 Students will read a variety of genres. G12.2r.c2.p03 I can discover significant major literary periods of World Literature that affect history and culture.

Monday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Quiz. Students will read, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” along with the audio recording and answer coinciding chapter questions as well as a summary with one direct quotation from the selection, properly cited.

Tuesday- AIMS- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will read, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” along with the audio recording and answer coinciding chapter questions as well as a summary with one direct quotation from the selection, properly cited.

Wednesday- AIMS- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Essential Facts Quiz. Students will read, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” along with the audio recording and answer coinciding chapter questions as well as a summary with one direct quotation from the selection, properly cited.

Honor Juniors- February 27-March 1

Weekly: Standards and Personal Objectives: 11R4- Students will apply knowledge of organizational structures. 11W18- Students will write a multi-paragraph essay, 11W21-26- Students will apply 6-traits of writing, 11R.1.5.1 Students will read a variety of genres. G11.3W.C6.P01 I CAN WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER. UW.G11.3R.C2.P01- Analyze how patterns of organization, hierarchical structures, repetition of ideas, syntax, and word choice influence the clarity and understandability of functional text.

Monday- EVALUATION- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will review varies functional text pieces and score them according to a rubric.

Tuesday- AIMS- Students will begin reading East of Eden and complete comprehension questions.

Wednesday- AIMS. Essential Facts Quiz. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Continue reading East of Eden and complete coinciding comprehension questions.

Thursday- Quiz. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Continue reading East of Eden and complete coinciding comprehension questions.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Week of 2-20

Juniors- February 20-23

Monday- No school

Tuesday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will be working on theme analysis. The class will read, “The Sky Tree” on pg. 51. The teacher will then hold a class discussion on the theme and model how to write a theme analysis utilizing 3 direct quotes from the selection as evidentiary support.

Wednesday- Essential Facts Quiz. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will be working on theme analysis. The class will read, “How the World was Made” on pg. 48. The teacher will then hold a class discussion on the theme and again model how to write a theme analysis utilizing 3 direct quotes from the selection as evidentiary support. Students will complete analysis on their own for assessment.

Thursday- Research Report 3 Animal Sections Due. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Quiz. 5-paragraph essay Comparing and contrasting the theme, author’s purpose, and settings of this week’s literature selections.

ALL Seniors February 20-23

Weekly: Standards and Personal Objectives: 12R3- Students will apply knowledge of organizational structures. 12W17- Students will write a multi-paragraph essay, 12W22-27- Students will apply 6-traits of writing, 12R.1.5.1 Students will read a variety of genres. G12.2r.c2.p03 I can discover significant major literary periods of World Literature that affect history and culture.

Monday- No School

Thursday- Research Report 3 Animal Sections Due. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Quiz. Students will read, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” along with the audio recording and answer coinciding chapter questions as well as a summary with one direct quotation from the selection, properly cited.

Honor Juniors- February 20-23

Monday- No School

Tuesday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will work on Book Assessment Presentation.

Wednesday- Essential Facts Quiz. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will work on Book Assessment Presentation.

Thursday- Research Report 3 Animal Sections Due. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will present Book Assessment. Teacher will introduce new reading choice.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

week of 2-13-12

Juniors- February 13-16

Monday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will write down their new essential questions and standard. Continue reading Of Mice and Men and complete coinciding comprehension questions.

Tuesday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will write down their new essential questions and standard. Continue reading Of Mice and Men and complete coinciding comprehension questions.

Wednesday- Essential Facts Quiz. Read Of Mice and Men and complete coinciding comprehension questions.

Thursday- students will write a 5-paragraph essay regarding:

Q: Do you feel George is a positive role model in Lennie’s Life? Why or Why not?

-Use specific quotes from the book that supports your reasoning. Include the pg # in parenthesis at the end of your quote. “Quotation from the book” (pg.89). This is just like a quote analysis and should be done at least once in each supporting paragraph.

Hook:

Thesis: I believe George_____ a positive role model in Lennie’s life because___,_____, and ____.

ALL Seniors February 13-16

Weekly: Standards and Personal Objectives: 12R3- Students will apply knowledge of organizational structures. 12W17- Students will write a multi-paragraph essay, 12W22-27- Students will apply 6-traits of writing, 12R.1.5.1 Students will read a variety of genres. G12.2r.c2.p03 I can discover significant major literary periods of World Literature that affect history and culture.

Monday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will write down their new essential questions and standard. Then the students will take notes on Literary Movement PowerPoint.

Tuesday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will finish taking notes on the Literary Movement PowerPoint.

Wednesday- Essential Facts Quiz. Students will begin reading the novel, Dorian Gray, while listening to the audio book and following along. Students will answer coinciding chapter questions.

Thursday- Students will read pgs. 491-498 in the Senior Lit Book and write a 250 word theme analysis using 3 direct quotes/citations to support their theme selection.

Honor Juniors- February 13-16

Monday- Finish Super Size Me Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will write down their new essential questions and standard. Students will continue reading Complications.

Tuesday- Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will write down their new essential questions and standard. Students will continue reading Complications.

Wednesday- Essential Facts Quiz. Students will write 200 words on the journal topic. Students will write down their new essential questions and standard. Students will continue reading Complications.

Thursday- Read Complications in class