The Hunger Games - Cause and Effect
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Teaching Cause and Effect
Lesson Plans by Rebecca Ray
A major part of any story is the cause and effect relationships that occur, especially during the conflict and rising action. Whether examining the effects on the protagonist, or on the plot itself, it is a significant element in understanding literature. Learn more here!
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Lesson Plans by Becky Harvey
The Hunger Games is the first volume in a trilogy of adventure novels. It follows a teenager, Katniss Everdeen, as she fights to survive in a dystopian, futuristic America. Engage students with Storyboard That activities and lesson plan ideas!
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Cause and effect activities for the Hunger Games
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- Katniss shows bravery.
- ACTIONS
- Her life is in danger.
- CONSEQUENCES
- After Prim's name is called at the Reaping, Katniss offers herself up as tribute in order to keep her sister safe.
- Katniss plays to win.
- Katniss is rushed off to the Capitol to participate in the 74th annual Hunger Games.
- The Game-Makers react.
- Katniss refuses to play like the others. She tries to not only to beat the other tributes, but also to beat the Game Makers.
- Katniss shows respect.
- The Game Makers decide to kick the games up a notch by sending "tracker jackers" to attack. Katniss is caught by a cluster of them. She gets away but ends up in a lot of pain.
- Katniss earns respect.
- When Rue dies, Katniss doesn't allow her death to be just another TV event, which is typical in the arena. Katniss pauses to give her a special sendoff, surrounding her with flowers.
- The people of Rue's district show their rebellious side to honor and show appreciation to Katniss for her kind sendoff to Rue.
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