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The Hunger Games - Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Novel Study & Movie Adaptation
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This 7-week course delves into the prequel of The Hunger Games, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Throughout the program, participants will engage in a comprehensive novel study and discussion, exploring the book through inquiries, vocabulary exercises, and various theories. To maximize their learning experience, students must read the assigned chapters before each live class, where they will actively contribute to discussions centered around the material. Active student participation is...
This class is taught in English.
Students will improve their understanding of various parts of a novel such as Point of View (POV), Setting, Plot, Cause and Effect, Symbolism, Theme, Plot, Tone, and Mode. They will learn cause and effect while discussing a character's decisions in the novel. Students will also use their knowledge of the story to write a "prediction" of what will come next.
Homework Offered
The homework for this class will include the reading of the chapters before class, weekly vocabulary, the character's web worksheet, and the final story project.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
2 files available upon enrollmentStudents will need to have a physical, digital, or audio copy of the book The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a book with many meanings and messages. Although this is a dystopian novel, the problems it reflects can be seen in our current society (i.e., desensitization to violence on tv, reality tv shows that blur the lines between real human suffering and being removed from the game, war, famine, haves vs. have-nots). The book has violent scenes where kids are required to kill kids, but the scenes are not there to glamorize the violence. The violence is there to demonstrate the terrible world these kids inhabit. We may touch on the violence, but we are going to be looking past the violence and focus more on the personal morals and issues of the characters and the society where they live. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me.
Looking back on my early years of learning, what stands out most in my memories are the subjects I found joy in, the teachers who made learning a delightful experience, and the freedom to explore topics that fascinated me. These are the very...
Group Class
$95
for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
2-8 learners per class