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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - Novel Study and Movie Adaptation
Paul Kopulos, M.F.A.
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In this 5-week course, let's go back to Panem and the 75th Anniversary of the Hunger Games. We will join Katniss and Peeta on their victory tour, but is it all good? Then we find out what was changed (or didn't change) for the movie.
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
"You fought very hard in the games, Miss Everdeen, but they were games...would you like to be in a real war?" President Snow. Are you ready to take a trip back to Panem and fight once again in the Hunger Games? Join Katniss for an engaging 5-week course on "Catching Fire," the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy, including an analysis of its movie adaptation. For the first four weeks, we will focus on the book, with students reading assigned chapters each week and participating in live...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Chapter 1-4In today's session, we'll start by reviewing The Hunger Games, focusing on its themes and characters. Then, we'll go over this week's vocabulary words. We'll discuss the setting, point of view, and symbolism in Catching Fire and recap chapters 1-4, addressing any student questions. We'll begin mapping out the Hero's Journey in Catching Fire and start filling in Character Web worksheets to understand the character relationships.Week 2Lesson 2Chapter 5-9In today's class, we'll review the vocabulary for chapters 5-9 and discuss these chapters in depth. Students will then design the 75th Arena using any preferred medium, such as Minecraft, building blocks, or drawing, and present their designs in class. We'll conclude by continuing our exploration of the Hero's Journey.Week 3Lesson 3Chapter 10-18For the next session, read Part II, "The Quell," chapters 10-18 of Catching Fire. Learn the vocabulary words for these chapters and be prepared to discuss them in class. We'll also delve into these chapters, sharing thoughts, insights, and questions. We'll continue exploring the Hero's Journey and discuss possible themes of the novel.Week 4Lesson 4Chapter 19-27For the upcoming session, read Part III, "The Enemy," chapters 19-27 of Catching Fire and review the vocabulary words. Complete your final Character Webs and prepare to discuss your insights in class. We'll focus on the plot, themes, and characters, conclude our exploration of the Hero's Journey, examine main character archetypes, and compare Catching Fire to other books or movies for a deeper understanding.Week 5Lesson 5Book vs. MovieBefore the next class, watch the movie adaptation of Catching Fire. We'll discuss the differences between the book and the movie, exploring what was changed, left out, or added, and the impact of these changes on the movie's quality. Share your perspectives on what you liked or disliked about the changes. We'll also evaluate the challenges and successes of adapting literature into film.
- Students can enhance their comprehension of different aspects of a novel, including but not limited to, Point of View (POV), Setting, Plot, Cause and Effect, Symbolism, Theme, Tone, and Mode.
- By exploring a character's choices within the novel, they will also develop their understanding of cause and effect.
- Additionally, they will gain insight into the reasoning behind alterations made by screenwriters, directors, and actors when adapting books into films.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: I will incorporate relevant vocabulary to enrich students' comprehension of the novel. Additionally, I will offer weekly assignments in the classroom that align with the topics we covered. If students or parents would like further assignments to deepen their knowledge, please don't hesitate to reach out to me, and I'll be happy to provide more resources.Assessment
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1 file available upon enrollmentStudents will need to have a physical, digital, or audio copy of the book The Hunger Games - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. As for the movie, Hulu is streaming it (with commercials), or you can purchase/rent a copy from Apple TV or Amazon Prime (not required for class). The movie is rated PG-13.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The Hunger Games - Catching Fire is a richly layered book that conveys numerous meanings and messages. Although it belongs to the dystopian genre, its themes and issues resonate with our current society, such as rebellion, desensitization to violence on TV, reality shows that exploit human suffering, war, famine, and socioeconomic disparities. While the novel depicts scenes of violence where young individuals are pitted against each other, it does not glorify violence. Rather, it serves as a harrowing reflection of the brutal world these characters inhabit. During our discussions, we will address these violent scenes but delve deeper into the personal values and societal problems that the characters encounter. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via email.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from Simmons University
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Group Class
$17
weekly or $85 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-10 learners per class
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