English Language Arts9-12+
Parent Consent Form for Hunger Games Screening
By Patricia C.
A one-page parent permission letter for a 9th-grade class viewing of the 2012 film adaptation of *The Hunger Games*, paired with the novel unit. It gives families the film's rating, runtime, a plot summary, and the instructional purpose, then asks for a signature and return slip. It works well as a quick administrative handout sent home before the screening.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Send this home at least a few days before the screening so families have time to review the rating (PG-13) and runtime (142 minutes) and return the signed slip.
- Discussion question to raise with students after viewing: how does the film's portrayal of the Capitol's control over the districts compare with the novel's depiction, and what does the film gain or lose by showing that violence on screen?
- For students who may be sensitive to violent content, offer a clear alternative assignment, such as a close-reading comparison of two chapters, so no student is penalized for opting out.
- For advanced students, have them track a single thematic element (media manipulation, class inequality, or the spectacle of violence) across both book and film and write a short comparative analysis.
- Plan roughly 5 minutes to distribute and collect the form, with the screening itself running about 2 hours and 20 minutes plus a brief follow-up discussion.
English Language Arts9-12+
Parent Consent Form for Hunger Games Screening
By Patricia C.
A one-page parent permission letter for a 9th-grade class viewing of the 2012 film adaptation of *The Hunger Games*, paired with the novel unit. It gives families the film's rating, runtime, a plot summary, and the instructional purpose, then asks for a signature and return slip. It works well as a quick administrative handout sent home before the screening.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Send this home at least a few days before the screening so families have time to review the rating (PG-13) and runtime (142 minutes) and return the signed slip.
- Discussion question to raise with students after viewing: how does the film's portrayal of the Capitol's control over the districts compare with the novel's depiction, and what does the film gain or lose by showing that violence on screen?
- For students who may be sensitive to violent content, offer a clear alternative assignment, such as a close-reading comparison of two chapters, so no student is penalized for opting out.
- For advanced students, have them track a single thematic element (media manipulation, class inequality, or the spectacle of violence) across both book and film and write a short comparative analysis.
- Plan roughly 5 minutes to distribute and collect the form, with the screening itself running about 2 hours and 20 minutes plus a brief follow-up discussion.