The movie premier of Hunger Games, debuts on March 23, much to the excitement and anticipation of fans. As a middle school English teacher, I love the Hunger Games for a number of reasons.
1. This book makes my job easier! Getting students to love reading is pretty easy with choices like this.
2. Suzanne Collins writes in first person present tense, this makes the novel move much faster, and since this is not the most common style, it exposes students to this style of reading/writing.
3. It gives great examples of symbolism. As readers know, the mockingjay is so much more than just a bird, it is an icon and revolution all in one.
4. It makes kids think. Developing critical thinking skills is key in the 21st century. This book makes students think critically about what they are reading, because it poses questions that jar the teen mind.
Should you always accept "tradition"? What is the role of the citizens when government becomes abusive? - How would Thomas Jefferson respond to this situation knowing that he penned our Declaration of Independence?
With the moving coming out I have a few thoughts:
1. I am optimistic about the casting: the characters seem to physically represent what I envisioned and I appreciate that Katniss's role is being played by someone not already 'known' for a specific type.
2. I have seen enough of the previews to get a grip on the setting, it isn't exactly what I had thought, but it is representative of what is in the novel.
I am excited to see how it comes out!
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