Unit Title: Exploring “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins

Unit Overview: This unit is designed for 10th-grade ESL students to engage with the novel “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. The unit aims to develop students’ reading comprehension, critical thinking, and language skills through scaffolded activities and discussions. Each day, students will read half a chapter and participate in an activity or discussion related to the text.

Unit Duration: 10 days (2 weeks)

Day 1: - Introduction to the novel and author - Pre-reading activity: Predicting the story based on the cover and title - Read Chapter 1 (first half) - Discussion: Share predictions and initial impressions of the characters and setting

Day 2: - Vocabulary activity: Identify and define unfamiliar words from Chapter 1 (first half) - Read Chapter 1 (second half) - Discussion: Analyze the main character’s motivations and actions

Day 3: - Comprehension activity: Fill in the blanks with the correct events from Chapter 1 - Read Chapter 2 (first half) - Discussion: Compare and contrast the Capitol and District 12

Day 4: - Vocabulary activity: Match vocabulary words from Chapter 2 with their definitions - Read Chapter 2 (second half) - Discussion: Analyze the relationship between Katniss and Prim

Day 5: - Comprehension activity: Answer comprehension questions about Chapter 2 - Read Chapter 3 (first half) - Discussion: Discuss the significance of the mockingjay pin

Day 6: - Vocabulary activity: Use vocabulary words from Chapter 3 in sentences - Read Chapter 3 (second half) - Discussion: Analyze the role of Peeta in the story

Day 7: - Comprehension activity: Complete a character chart for Katniss, Peeta, and Gale - Read Chapter 4 (first half) - Discussion: Discuss the concept of the “Reaping” and its impact on the characters

Day 8: - Vocabulary activity: Create flashcards for key vocabulary words from Chapter 4 - Read Chapter 4 (second half) - Discussion: Analyze the relationship between Katniss and Gale

Day 9: - Comprehension activity: Write a summary of Chapter 4 in their own words - Read Chapter 5 (first half) - Discussion: Discuss the significance of the training center

Day 10: - Vocabulary activity: Complete a crossword puzzle using vocabulary words from Chapter 5 - Read Chapter 5 (second half) - Discussion: Analyze the importance of the Mockingjay symbol in the story

Assessment: - Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and comprehension - Final project: Write a character analysis essay on one of the main characters

Scaffolds for Intermediate Students: - Provide vocabulary lists with definitions and example sentences - Simplify comprehension questions and provide sentence starters for responses - Use graphic organizers to help students organize their thoughts during discussions - Offer sentence frames or sentence starters to support oral and written responses - Provide additional visual aids, such as images or videos, to enhance understanding