Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Review by Tracee Orman
WOW. 
That was my first reaction as I began reading and continued throughout the book. I can honestly say that this might be my favorite book in the entire series. I know it's hard to beat The Hunger Games, but this one may have done it. I am still processing everything, but if you have not read this book yet and are a fan of the series (obviously you are if you're here, right!?), go READ IT NOW! And stop reading this review because the rest will contain SPOILERS!!
Again, if you do not want the book spoiled, stop reading now!
⚠ SPOILERS AHEAD ⚠




OK, you have been warned! Here we go...

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

One of the best things I loved about this book is that it answered so many things that were left up in the air in the other books. And we didn't even have to wait for them--chapter one brought us Katniss' parents' names! I don't know why this always bothered me in the books, but leaving the characters unnamed made them seem less personal, less important. But now I see that the naming of them in Haymitch's story makes them much more personal to him. Burdock, Asterid...and the fact that Lenore Dove is related to Katniss! We get all of this within the first few pages. My mind was reeling from the very start. 
But not just those! We get Tam Amber and Clerk Carmine from The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, who raised Lenore Dove after her mother (presumably Maude Ivory!) passed away in childbirth. And Burdock (Katniss's dad) is Lenore Dove's cousin...so, YES, Katniss is related to her AND she was related to Lucy Gray Baird since Lucy Gray was a cousin to Maude Ivory. 
But the Easter eggs don't stop there. From Peeta's dad's name (Otho), to Plutarch, Wiress, Mags, Beetee, and Effie, the origin of the mockingjay pin, and so many more. Every bit of this book deepened the connections to the other books. I honestly cannot wait to reread this entire series with the new knowledge I have with Haymitch's backstory. And isn't that what a prequel is all about? Suzanne Collins created a masterpiece, weaving these relationships and giving us so much context, making Haymitch's character more and more complex.
One question I had was whether Lenore Dove's namesake was from Edgar Allan Poe's works. The answer, of course, is YES! "The Raven" is featured quite often in the book and will certainly make for excellent literary comparisons and symbolism. It's an English teacher's dream.

EMOTIONAL COMPLEXITY

Another thing I love about Sunrise on the Reaping is the emotional complexity it brings to the series. Everyone Haymitch has ever loved is gone, which we learned in Mockingjay. But now we get to meet these people. And grow to love them. Then watch them die. 
Going into the book, we knew Haymitch was a drunk with no friends, living by himself in Victor's Village. But what we didn't know is why he is this way. Katniss sees him as a disgraceful, disgusting person, but what she didn't know is that he was best friends with her dad. That he had to push Burdock away to save his life. At least until President Snow decided a mine explosion was necessary. Was this further punishment for Haymitch? Was the Blair he was also best friends with in that mine explosion? It seems highly likely. Blair could have been Gale's father for all we know.
Beetee, Ampert, Mags, and Wiress also add another level of emotional complexity to the story. Beetee's punishment of watching his son die in the arena is absolutely horrific. Mags and Wiress being punished for Haymitch's rebellion during the Games, awful. Knowing that Wiress was so young when he wrecked her...gut wrenching. It brings a deep level of empathy for these beloved characters that we met in Catching Fire and loved because they were quirky. But now...my God. There's no question that President Snow is truly evil.
One of the more emotional aspects I wasn't expecting was the geese. We learn at the end of Mockingjay that Haymitch chooses to raise geese. In that moment, it's worth a chuckle because it's the last thing anyone would expect him to do. But now knowing that Lenore Dove raised geese...oh my heart. 

REBELLION CONNECTIONS

In the original trilogy, we never suspect that Haymitch was ever part of any rebellion or rebellious acts (besides figuring out the forcefield in the arena--which was not exactly the truth, either). We were led to believe that he was just a drunk who has lived a miserable life mentoring District 12 kids for 24 years by himself. But when Katniss volunteers in the 74th Games, we now know that Haymitch knew who Katniss is. So when he tells the Capitol cameras in The Hunger Games that she has more spunk than them, it truly hits harder knowing he is a rebel himself. We just never knew how deep his connections to Plutarch, Beetee, Mags, and Wiress were until this book. (Even Effie, albeit reluctantly.)
What is remarkable about this is that we can reread the original trilogy with a completely new lens: Haymitch as a rebel who has been trying to end the Games for years as a promise to his true love. It's now clear that he was most likely in contact with Plutarch during The Hunger Games, even though it's never mentioned. I know when I reread the series, I will find so many more connections and clues.

OUR FAVORITE SYMBOLS

Some of our favorite symbols get a backstory, as well. We learn about Katniss's mockingjay pin, which we already knew belonged to Maysilee. But we find out it was designed and created by Tam Amber, a member of the Covey. It also had a sister pin–a hummingbird–that belonged to her twin, Merrilee. The fact that Maysilee flippantly disregarded the pin initially, then promises Haymitch that she'll give the pin a second chance if she survives enhances the meaning of it. It's not only a symbol of the rebellion, but a nod to both Maysilee and Tam Amber. 
The three-fingered silent salute makes an appearance at the funeral for the fallen tributes, as well as Haymitch's mom and brother. It's a poignant moment in the book, but also makes you think back to when Katniss was the recipient of it during her reaping and Haymitch saved her from crying. It hits harder knowing that gesture alone holds so many emotions for him, and yet he still tries to save Katniss from showing her tears. He is already helping her, coaching her, and she has no idea.
The lines from "The Hanging Tree" song make a reappearance in this novel, but with Lenore Dove telling Haymitch the song is about mockingjays. He begins to realize while on the train ride home from the Games that it was actually about rebels. Later, he pieces everything together that she was the one painting the rebellious graffiti in the alley "NO CAPITOL, NO HANGING TREE!" It may have taken 25 years, but Haymitch finally fulfills that promise of no more sunrises on the reaping.

A PERFECT CONCLUSION

I feel like this book perfectly concludes the series. If we never get another one, I will be satisfied. Don't get me wrong, I will love and welcome any other works Suzanne Collins writes, but I don't feel as though they are necessary. I think she has wrapped up so many loose ends at this point. Sure, I'd love a Finnick backstory and more about Tigris and President Snow. But will they measure up to this masterpiece? Probably not. The gift she has given us with this book is enough, as it will keep on giving with every reread.
If it isn't evident by now, I give this book five stars. If I could give it a million, I would. It may just inch out The Hunger Games as my favorite in the series.
I have no idea if Ms. Collins has ever read this blog or even knows of its existence. But if there is a slight chance that she is reading this, I just want her to know how much this series has meant to me. Being able to share her work with hundreds of students over the years has been a true delight. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I have to end this post now, but I know there's so much more to talk about. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook. Feel free to reach out, message me, or join in the conversations on my posts.

Focus on Kindness

Focus on Kindness: Dealing with the aftermath of the Presidential election

The 2016 Presidential election is over, along with the negative campaigning, name-calling, relentless ads, and uncomfortable debates. We are left, however, with the aftermath of this hate-filled campaign season: a country divided with citizens threatening one another, protests in the streets, and children who fear their families will be ripped apart. Our reality is starting to look more like Panem than America.

In Mockingjay, Katniss learned to deal with her nightmares by focusing on the acts of kindness she witnessed each day:

 "I'll tell them that on bad mornings, it feels impossible to take pleasure in anything because I'm afraid it could be taken away. That's when I make a list in my head of every act of goodness I've seen someone do. It's like a game. Repetitive. Even a little tedious after more than twenty years.
But there are worse games to play." (From p. 390 of Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins.)

Recalling these "acts of goodness" is a cathartic activity for Katniss. It reminds her that there is, indeed, kindness and good left in the world.

You don't have to be a survivor of the Hunger Games or suffered under President Snow's tyranny to use this technique to cope with your anger, fears, or uneasiness that you might be feeling right now. It's a great activity to remind us all that kindness is still alive.

You can download this free activity from my TpT store. It includes directions and a handout for students with an optional writing component. While implementing the activity, you may use these tips:

• Remind your students to focus on the positive things they see each day.

• Have students share their findings with the class.

• Start a kindness or "Acts of Goodness" wall in which students write their daily observations.

• Don't offer rewards for kind acts; this sends the wrong message to students. We want students to be kind for intrinsic reasons.

What I have noticed is students who are actively looking for examples of selfless acts are often inspired to be kinder themselves. And isn't that the ultimate goal?

Hunger Games Coloring Book Pages for Teens and Adults

Looking for quality Hunger Games coloring pages? I just posted a pack of over 20 pages in my teacher store. {They are currently on sale!} Get them here:

The Hunger Games Coloring Pages for Adults and Teens

Coloring is a great way to reduce stress and we all know how stressful it is being a teenager! Use these coloring pages as a motivational tool in your classroom. The less your students are stressed, the better results you'll get from them academically.

Some designs are more intricate and others are more simple (see preview for image of pages) to allow for both differentiation and for students (and adults) to add their own doodles. The beauty of the designs is that both teens and adults enjoy them.  

The coloring pages download is not affiliated, connected to, or endorsed in any way by Suzanne Collins, Scholastic Books, Lions Gate Movies, or any of the aforementioned affiliates. Clip art used is a combination of images created by Tracee Orman, Caryn Wheeler, and Kimberly Geswein (KG Fonts).

Mockingjay Part 2 Movie Review

The final movie in the series, "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2" was a satisfying, albeit bittersweet, ending.

For those of you who have not read the books and do not want spoilers, I will give you this: we get much more Katniss, Peeta, and Gale. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth work so well together and do a spectacular job portraying the characters from author Suzanne Collins' trilogy. 

We see very little Haymitch (Woody Harrelson) and even less Effie (Elizabeth Banks); their absence is felt with the lack of humorous exchanges and lightheartedness. This is a dark, serious film without the one-liners the the previous three films had. Which is appropriate: the final book in the series is a solemn, pensive resolution to the war-torn Panem. The fact that many of the serious lines spoken by Plutarch (Philip Seymour Hoffman) were either delivered via a "letter" or cut adds to the somberness.

But make no mistake: this is the mood that is appropriate for the conclusion. Any attempt to lighten it would have been a slap in the face to the series. 

I highly recommend seeing it; but even more, I beg you to read the books first. So much is glossed over and left out, leaving the viewer to fill in the blanks from the novel. I think those who have not read the book will be left with some unanswered questions, many of which are answered in the book.

OK, time to move on to the specific scenes I felt were important. This means there are SPOILERS ahead!

SPOLIERS!! 

My favorite moments from the movie include:

Beetee ©Lions Gate Entertainment

1. Beetee and Gale discussing bombing methods (including studying the hummingbird's flight patterns--thank you for including that detail!): This was a subtle moment and if you weren't listening you may not have caught it, but it was definitely essential to include in order for the resolution to play out like it does in the novel. By the way, was it just me, or was Liam Hemsworth wearing eyeliner? I swear Gale had more eye makeup than Katniss. It looked out of character.

Commander Paylor ©Lions Gate Entertainment

2. Commander Paylor as a strong leader: I was surprised how Paylor (Patina Miller) was portrayed in Part 1. Why make her look like a peasant? She is a strong woman in the book and knowing she would become the leader of the country in the end, I was disappointed that Francis Lawrence didn't portray her character that way. So I was extremely glad to see her more polished and confident in Part 2. 

3. Katniss getting shot in the subway tunnel to the Nut in District 2: Though it's not as emotionally charged as in the book (when we get all the reminders of her father), it's an intense moment and played out well on screen.

Primrose ©Lions Gate Entertainment

4. Finnick and Annie's wedding: Again, so much was cut, but viewers get to enjoy a poignant moment between Prim and Katniss, a funny exchange between Katniss and Johanna, and a tender kiss between Finnick and Annie.

Peeta ©Lions Gate Entertainment

5. Peeta joining the Star Squad and Katniss telling him his favorite color, among other things: This scene brought tears to my eyes. Even though I know Katniss flees in this part in the novel, this is one moment that she could have broken character and just paused a little longer before fleeing to Gale's side. It was awkward when she plopped down next to Gale after that. But, I remember wanting to slap her at that part in the book, so I guess director Francis Lawrence was successful in capturing the emotions of that scene.

Katniss and Boggs ©Lions Gate Entertainment

The Holo ©Lions Gate Entertainment

6. Seeing what the "holo" looks like and how it works, finally: I had a hard time picturing the holo and the Capitol pods in the book, so I appreciated Boggs (Mahershala Ali) showing us. I also appreciated the pods correlating with those in the book. While many were left out, the important ones remained.

Terrifying Lizard Mutts ©Lions Gate Entertainment

7. The tunnels and lizard mutts: Though I hated, hated, hated seeing Finnick defeated, this sequence was intense and well done. I missed Peeta delivering the line about how valuable Pollux (Elden Henson) was, but it was an emotionally-charged moment with Castor (Wes Chatham), nonetheless. And those mutts...oh my gosh. Terrifying. Seriously horrifying.

Tigris ©Lions Gate Entertainment

8. Tigris' den: Her basement was how I imagined and I'm glad Gale and Peeta had the conversation about Katniss, though I don't think it had the same impact that scene delivered in the novel.

The girl in the lemon yellow coat ©Lions Gate Entertainment

9. The girl in the lemon yellow coat: Again, thank you Francis Lawrence for including these little details that mean a lot to the fans of the book. While movie-goers may not notice the symbolism, book-enthusiasts know anything yellow and child-like represents Primrose, also a yellow flower. (Just like Rue.) When the rebels gun her parents down, and then her, we realize that the rebels are just as ruthless as the Capitol Peacekeepers. The sense of foreboding is apparent; we know another innocent life is about to be taken.

Parachutes ©Lions Gate Entertainment

10. The "Capitol" parachutes, which are, of course, the rebels: While the book portrays the children as a shield to protect Snow, the movie shows a kinder side of him, telling the audience that the children should be saved first. I think it was smart to go that route. The movie also speeds up this moment like the book did; we barely have time to register what has happened when all of a sudden, there's Prim, then Boom. All is black. I wish the movie showed Katniss questioning why Prim was sent in as a medic, which would be another clue that Coin is evil. People who haven't read the book must rely solely on President Snow's words in the rose garden.

Katniss ©Lions Gate Entertainment

11. Katniss killing Coin: Yes, just as satisfying in the movie as it is in the book.

12. Crazy Cat: This is where the tears started rolling down my face. Just like in the book, Katniss's depression is all-consuming and it's not until she grieves with the stupid cat that both she and the reader (or, in this case, the viewer) begins to sob, as well. Is this moment as touching for those who haven't read the book? Probably not. 

13. The kids: Seeing Peeta and Katniss with their children, and Katniss delivering the acts of goodness (though I think she used kindness in the movie) routine and the "there are worse Games to play" line was definitely a satisfying end. That baby, though. She was cute, but not so sure about the casting of her. I know it's picky that I should be critical of a baby, but the girl was born first in the book. And they are both playing in the meadow at the end. It's fine to have a baby in this moment, but all I could think was that she didn't look like either one of them. 

SHOCKING MOMENT OF THE NIGHT:

What was that kiss between Haymitch and Effie!!?? Was definitely more than just a playful tease on Haymitch's part. The entire theater reacted in some way, either with a gasp of shock, a laugh, or an encouraging hoot. I was one of the gasps. My husband was one of the "bow-chicka-wow-wow" hoots.

COMPARING THE FINAL MOVIE TO MY PREDICTIONS...

Last year I wrote that there were 13 essential scenes from the book left (after MJ Part 1), and predicted whether they would make it into the second part or not. I'm surprised that many of my predictions were actually right or close. Here's an abridged version of what I wrote, with my comments reflecting on how it was portrayed:

1. Gale and Beetee's death traps: *MUST BE IN MOCKINGJAY PART 2* 

Yep, made it in.

2. Delly helping Peeta remember scenes: *PROBABLY WON'T MAKE THE CUT*
Yep, didn't make the cut. I thought it was appropriate that Prim filled that spot.

3. Finnick and Annie's Wedding: *MUST BE IN MOCKINGJAY PART 2*

Yep, made it in, although it was such a brief scene.

4. Katniss and Johanna rooming and training together: *PROBABLY A MODIFIED VERSION*  Well, the modified version was basically Johanna stealing Katniss's morphine and talking at the wedding. I really wanted MORE Johanna, didn't you?

5. Star Squad 451 going to the Capitol: *MUST BE IN MOCKINGJAY PART 2*
Yes, made it in, but the sequence was a little out of order and condensed. Peeta enters when both Leegs are still alive. But I thought it worked well for the movie.

6. Hiding at Tigris's: *MUST BE IN MOCKINGJAY PART 2*
Again, a condensed version, but glad this part was included.

7. President Snow's wall of children protection: *MUST BE IN MOCKINGJAY PART 2*  I do like how the children weren't necessarily a wall of protection, but were genuinely there to make sure the children first were safe.

8. Katniss' physical and mental trauma from the bombing: *PROBABLY A MODIFIED VERSION*  The deep depression was omitted and I really don't think the full-circle of how Katniss becomes her mother from Book 1 translates at all in the movie. This was a theme that just didn't translate as well as it could have. Maybe because it is subtle in the book (I usually have to prompt my students to realize she as become her mother), they felt it wouldn't translate to the screen.

9. Finding Snow in the rose garden: *MUST BE IN MOCKINGJAY PART 2*
It had to be in there, right!?

10. The decision on whether or not to continue the Games with Capitol children: *PROBABLY WON'T MAKE THE CUT*  I was way off on this one. But I don't think this scene made much sense in the movie. I think they tried when all the victors (except Katniss) were in an uproar when the idea was brought up, then half voted for it. Katniss was the one whose mind was reeling that Coin would even suggest there be another Games. In this scene, she was silent and voted yes like she actually wanted another Games. It was so wrong in every single way. I wish they would have cut this part, because it showed us that Katniss didn't learn a single thing through her experience. People who have never read the book must be wondering what in the world is wrong with her? Did she learn NOTHING from her experience? Francis Lawrence, you really dropped the ball on that scene.

11. Katniss killing Coin instead of Snow: *MUST BE IN MOCKINGJAY PART 2*
This was an easy one.

12. Katniss being imprisoned in the Training Center for months while her trial takes place: *PROBABLY A MODIFIED VERSION*
Definitely cut short. And not having Plutarch escort Katniss home was so sad. Haymitch reading the letter just made it even worse. I think instead of the letter, they should have just reworked the lines for Haymitch. Plutarch was almost nonexistent in the movie anyway, so why not let Haymitch have his own lines? I don't think fans of the book would have cared. It was awkward hearing that letter.

13. Returning to District 12: Katniss becoming her mother: *MUST BE IN MOCKINGJAY PART 2* I'm glad they showed the Crazy Cat and Peeta coming back to plant the Primrose. And, of course, the kids. The depression wasn't really played up since Peeta came back sooner than in the book. Also, the scrap book was pretty much omitted and just a letter from Annie and a picture took its place. But, overall, I was satisfied with this resolution.

Here's a Classroom Connections activity: Have your students write their own resolutions for unresolved characters. For example, what happens to characters like Ceasar Flickerman, Tigris, Effie, and other Capitol citizens? What does Johanna do? Enobaria? Beetee? What kind of a president is Commander Paylor? Does Katniss's mother ever come back to see her grandchildren?

Students can speculate in a class discussion and/or write their own resolutions. 

For additional activities, see my pack for comparing the novel to the movie: Mockingjay Novel vs. Movie Activities It is completely aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

Mockingjay Part 2: I'm Ready; Are You?

Use in case of feels: Mockingjay Part 2

Are you ready for the release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2? On the eve of the movie release, I thought I would prepare myself by stocking up on some purse-size Kleenex tissues. So I may be ready in that regard, but, emotionally? I think I'll be a wreck. How about you?

Make sure to stop back this weekend to read my review of the movie. And if you haven't entered for my giveaway for teachers, make sure you do. Enter HERE (or by clicking on the image below) to win lost of great teaching resources.

Mockingjay Part 2 Giveaway for Teachers

Can you believe the final movie in The Hunger Games trilogy is released this week? These past five years have been unbelievable and I am so grateful for having the opportunity to share my passion for the books (and movies) with so many people. Thank you all for being such loyal followers, especially since I have slacked off quite a bit these past two years.

My THANKS to YOU!

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An Ode to Suzanne Collins, Author of The Hunger Games Trilogy

As the release for the final movie in The Hunger Games trilogy draws closer, my friends at Panem Propaganda have been counting down to Nov. 20th with their 100 Days of Mockingjay celebration for fans. This past week featured tributes to the novels and the author, Suzanne Collins.

To read my tribute to Suzanne Collins in my guest post, click here:

Thank You for the Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins

Comment below on how the books may have inspired you, your students, your passion for teaching, or anything. What drew you in to the series? What do you like best about Collins' writing style?

Let's take a moment to thank the woman who created it all.

See Panem Propaganda for additional odes to the series and franchise, as well as opportunities to win awesome prize packages each week!

The Hunger Games Trilogy Novel Units Bundle

For teachers who are looking to buy all three Hunger Games novel units (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay) at a discounted price, look no further. I have bundled all three together into a DIGITAL download.

Because this kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week, you can save an additional 30% when you purchase it on Tuesday or Wednesday by using the code THANKYOU at check out.

Each unit includes the same resources included in the digital downloads.

The Hunger Games Novel Unit:

The Hunger Games Discussion Questions and Answers (In the Student Survival Pack)

The Hunger Games Novel Setting, Symbolism, and Map of Panem, Theme (Map of Panem activity)

The Hunger Games Q and A Chap. 1-27 + Arena Activity, Chap. Summaries PDF (Includes chapter check quizzes and a "Map of the Arena" activity)

The Hunger Games Chapters 1-27 Q and A, Arena Activity, Chap. Summaries Word Doc(Includes chapter check quizzes and a "Map of the Arena" activity)

The Hunger Games Student Survival Pack with Teacher's Guide

"Hunger Games" Projects: 40+ Culminating Research and Creative Ideas

The Hunger Games Final Review Powerpoint-Round 1

The Hunger Games Final Review Powerpoint-Rounds 2 and 3

The Hunger Games Final Exam with Vocab-Word Doc

The Hunger Games Final Exam with Vocab Final Test-PDF

The Hunger Games Test Novel Part One Test with Key Word .doc

The Hunger Games Novel Part One Test with Key PDF

The Hunger Games Part 2 Test: Review Activity and Essay Test (Includes Word .doc version)

Introduction Quiz for The Hunger Games (Chapters 1-3)(Includes Word .doc version)

Food Symbolism in The Hunger Games-In Depth Lesson

"Hunger Games" Quotes: Activities and Trivia Game

Hunger Games eBay Listing Creative Assignment

Additional Symbolism in The Hunger Games

Hunger Games and Catching Fire Character Olympics Lesson Activity

The Hunger Games Trilogy Poetry and Creative Writing Activities (Common Core Aligned)

The Hunger Games Introduction Meet the Author Video Guide

The Hunger Games Vocabulary 27 Chapters + Puzzles

The Hunger Games Character Graphic Organizer

The Hunger Games Facebook Profile Status Updates Character Sketch Summary

Hunger Games Novel Puzzles, Mazes, Word Search

"Hunger Games" Figurative Language Lesson Activity Worksheet

The Hunger Games Class Reaping Mock Training Sessions Role Play Activity

"Hunger Games" Trilogy Meaning of Panem Lesson

Catching Fire Novel Unit:

Catching Fire Pre-Reading: Hunger Games Review Lessons-Characters & Setting

Catching Fire Discussion Questions, Projects, Activities

Catching Fire Check Quizzes for Every Chapter

Catching Fire Vocabulary Lists & Crossword Puzzles

Catching Fire Review Games (PPT)

Catching Fire Tests

Hunger Games Trilogy Playlist Soundtrack Activity

Catching Fire Character Graphic Organizer

Catching Fire Figurative Language Sentence Strips

Catching Fire “What If…” Discussion Prompts

Hunger Games Trilogy Research of the Meaning of Panem

Catching Fire Crosswords, Mazes, Word Find, and Logic Puzzles

Catching Fire Common Core Standards Alignment (Free Download)

Catching Fire Scavenger Hunt Review Activity

Mockingjay Novel Unit:

Mockingjay Check Questions Quizzes and Discussion Questions

Mockingjay Alternative Discussion Questions Handouts and Answer Key

Mockingjay Supplemental and Enrichment Activities

Mockingjay Vocabulary Activities

Mockingjay Part I Test and Study Guide (includes Word version for editing)

Mockingjay Part II Test and Study Guide (includes Word version for editing)

Mockingjay Final Exam Test and Study Guide (includes Word version for editing)

Mockingjay Quotes Activity

Mockingjay Pre-Reading Review

Mockingjay Character Review

Mockingjay Bookmarks and Activities

Mockingjay Creative and Research-Based Projects

Mockingjay Jeopardy Review Game Presentations (Newly Added!)

Mockingjay Rebel Propo Activity

Mockingjay Acts of Goodness Project

Mockingjay Scavenger Hunt Hands-On Activity

The Hunger Games Trilogy Connections Essay Prompts

Thank you, teachers, for all your support over the past five years. I hope you still enjoy teaching the novel units as much as I do. If you already have these, please check out my other resources. All will be discounted Tuesday and Thursday as a way of telling you how much we appreciate all you do!

Have a great week!