The Hunger Games Novel Study for 9th Grade
A differentiated novel study packet on Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games, with Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 versions that open with a chapter summary, key vocabulary such as reaping, tribute, the Seam, and the Hob, and comprehension questions. It builds close reading, textual evidence, and character analysis skills for 9th graders working through the opening chapters.
“Can you create a differentiated learning packet ( Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels) covering the novel "The Hunger Games", by Suzanne Collins ?”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as the launch of a multi-week novel unit, with the Chapters 1–3 summary and key terms read aloud or previewed before students work independently in a 45-minute block.
- Discussion question: Why does Katniss hide her identity and dress the way she does on reaping day, and what does that tell us about life in District 12?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Assign the Tier 1 version with the key terms pre-taught and sentence starters for answers, and pair students for the first reading.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to compare the reaping's role in the district to a real-world system of power or inequality and support their argument with two quotes from the text.
- Estimated time: About 45 minutes for the reading and questions, plus 15 minutes for whole-class discussion.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as the launch of a multi-week novel unit, with the Chapters 1–3 summary and key terms read aloud or previewed before students work independently in a 45-minute block.
- Discussion question: Why does Katniss hide her identity and dress the way she does on reaping day, and what does that tell us about life in District 12?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Assign the Tier 1 version with the key terms pre-taught and sentence starters for answers, and pair students for the first reading.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to compare the reaping's role in the district to a real-world system of power or inequality and support their argument with two quotes from the text.
- Estimated time: About 45 minutes for the reading and questions, plus 15 minutes for whole-class discussion.
The Hunger Games Novel Study for 9th Grade
A differentiated novel study packet on Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games, with Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 versions that open with a chapter summary, key vocabulary such as reaping, tribute, the Seam, and the Hob, and comprehension questions. It builds close reading, textual evidence, and character analysis skills for 9th graders working through the opening chapters.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free