The Hunger Games

• What is the novel ‘The

Hunger Games’ about?

• CHALLENGE: How does

this novel embody the
features of the
dystopian genre?

LO: To select conventions of dystopian fiction from The Hunger Games, chapter one.
 The Reaping
While we watch this clip,
consider:
• How are people
behaving?
• What is the
mood/atmosphere?
CHALLENGE: How does this extract reflect the dystopian genre?
LO: To select conventions of dystopian fiction from The Hunger Games, chapter one.
 The Reaping
• In pairs, mindmap what
the reaping tells us
about the society they
live in? The Reaping

• CHALLENGE: Why do you

think the government is
doing this?
EXTRA CHALLENGE: How might you feel if you were in this situation?
LO: To select conventions of dystopian fiction from The Hunger Games, chapter one.
 Explain how this extract from ‘The Hunger Games’
follows the conventions of dystopian fiction.
• Using your extract, S
• ‘The Hunger Games’ shows citizens… which is a
key feature of dystopian fiction.
construct a SQUID • This is shown / demonstrated / suggested by the
paragraph Q quotation…

answering the • The quotation implies that…

U
question above.
• CHALLENGE: Can I
• The word ‘….’ is particularly effective because…
• The use of this device illustrates…
you include writer
• Collins’ intention here is…
intention? D • As a reader we feel… because…

LO: To select conventions of dystopian fiction from The Hunger Games, chapter one.
 WAGOLL
‘The Hunger Games’ shows people living in fear of the government, which is a
key feature of dystopian fiction. This is demonstrated by the quotation “the
boldest form of dissent they can manage. Silence.” This shows us that the citizens
of District 12 cannot speak freely about how they feel about the government.
The use of the minor sentence “Silence.” illustrates the lack of power the citizens
of District 12 have. Their voices have been suppressed to such an extent by the
government that the only way to display their frustration is through making no
sound. Collins’ intention here is to warn against the unchecked power of
governments as, in dystopian fiction, the government often control people
through fear of punishment which is clearly shown in this extract.

LO: To select conventions of dystopian fiction from The Hunger Games, chapter one.
 Plenary- Self Assessment

• What are the key features of dystopian

fiction?
• How might you use them in your work?

LO: To select conventions of dystopian fiction from The Hunger Games, chapter one.