Week 1
Lesson 1
Chapters 1-4
Before class, read chapters 1-4 of "Mockingjay" and complete the vocabulary words. In class, we will review "The Hunger Games" and "Catching Fire" to refresh our memory. We'll then focus on the setting, point of view (POV), and symbolism in "Mockingjay," discussing how these elements are used in the book, answer discussion questions, and start mapping the Hero's Journey. Lastly, we'll begin filling in our Character Web worksheets to track character development throughout the course.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Chapters 5-9
Before class, read chapters 5-9 of "Mockingjay" and complete the vocabulary words. In class, we will recap and discuss these chapters, addressing key questions and themes. We will also research the symbolism of the song "The Hanging Tree" and how it relates to the story. Finally, we will continue mapping the Hero's Journey, building on our work from the previous week.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Chapters 10-14
Before class, read chapters 10-14 of "Mockingjay" and complete the vocabulary words. In class, we will discuss these chapters, focusing on key events and themes. We will research and analyze the symbolism throughout Part II of the book. Additionally, we will continue mapping the Hero's Journey, expanding on our previous discussions and observations.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Chapters 15-18
Before class, read chapters 15-18 of "Mockingjay" and complete the vocabulary words. In class, we will discuss these chapters, focusing on key events and themes. We will continue to research and analyze the symbolism throughout Part II of the book. Additionally, we will further develop our mapping of the Hero's Journey, building on our previous discussions and insights.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Chapters 19-23
Before class, read chapters 19-23 and complete the vocabulary words. In class, we will discuss these chapters, focusing on key events and themes. We will research and analyze the symbolism throughout Part III of the book. Finally, we will conclude our mapping of the Hero's Journey, bringing together all the elements we've explored throughout the course.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Chapters 24-27 and the Epilogue
Before class, read chapters 24-27 and the Epilogue of "Mockingjay" and complete the vocabulary words. Finish your final Character Webs. In class, we will discuss chapters 24-27 and the Epilogue, research symbolism in Part III, and conclude the Hero's Journey. We will also compare "Mockingjay" to other movies and books.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Book vs. Movie
Students should watch both "Mockingjay Part I" and "Mockingjay Part II" before class (we will not watch in class). The movies will not be shown in class. In class, we will discuss what the movies changed, left out, or added and whether these changes made the movies better, worse, or no different. We will also explore why the final book was split into two movies. Students will share their opinions on what they liked and disliked about the changes.