Activity Overview
Themes, symbols, and motifs come alive when you use a storyboard. Using Storyboard That’s spider map layout, have students create a Hunger Games storyboard about any theme that they’ve identified from the book. They may use as many cells as they’d like, but a good starting point is three. Feel free to assign this activity with a set number of cells in mind; this may help students organize their thoughts more effectively.
Make sure that students not only depict the examples through the use of pictures but also with the addition of a description that details how their example supports the theme they’ve chosen.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create a storyboard that identifies recurring themes in Hunger Games. Illustrate instances of each theme and write a short description below each cell.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Identify the theme(s) from Hunger Games you wish to include and replace the "Theme 1" text.
- Create images for the examples that represent this theme.
- Write a description of each of the examples.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | Needs Improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of Theme(s), Symbol(s), and/or Motif(s) | All themes are correctly identified as important recurring topics or messages in the story. Symbols are correctly identified as objects that represent something else at a higher level in the story. Motifs are correctly identified as important recurring features or ideas in the story. | Most themes are correctly identified, but others are missing or incomplete. Most symbols are correctly identified, but some objects are missing or incomplete. Some motifs are correctly identified, but others are missing or incomplete. | Most themes are missing, incomplete, or incorrect. Most symbols are missing, incomplete, or incorrect. Most motifs are missing, incomplete, or incorrect. | No themes, symbols, or motifs are correctly identified. |
| Examples and Descriptions | Quotes and examples are accurate to the theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s) that are being identified. Descriptions accurately explain the theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s) and highlight their significance to the story. | Most quotes and examples are accurate to the theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motifs that are being identified. Descriptions mostly accurately explain the theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s), and highlight their significance to the story. | Most quotes and examples are minimal, incorrect, or unrelated to the theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s) that are being identified. Descriptions contain inaccuracies in their explanations, or do not highlight their significance to the story. | Examples and descriptions are missing or too minimal to score. |
| Depiction | Depictions chosen for theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s) are accurate to the story and reflect time, effort, thought, and care with regard to placement and creation of the scenes. | Depictions chosen for theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s) are mostly accurate to the story. They reflect time and effort put into placement and creation of the scenes. | Depictions chosen for theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s) are inaccurate to the story. The depictions may be rushed or show minimal effort, time, and care put into placement and creation of the scenes. | Most depictions are missing too many elements or are too minimal to score. Little time or effort has been put into placement and creation of the scenes. |
| English Conventions | There are no errors in spelling, grammar, or mechanics throughout the storyboard. All writing portions reflect careful proofreading and accuracy to the story. | There are a few errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics throughout the storyboard. All writing portions show accuracy to the story and some proofreading. | There are several errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics throughout the storyboard. Most writing portions do not reflect proofreading or accuracy to the story. | Errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics in writing portions of the storyboard seriously interfere with communication. |
Activity Overview
Themes, symbols, and motifs come alive when you use a storyboard. Using Storyboard That’s spider map layout, have students create a Hunger Games storyboard about any theme that they’ve identified from the book. They may use as many cells as they’d like, but a good starting point is three. Feel free to assign this activity with a set number of cells in mind; this may help students organize their thoughts more effectively.
Make sure that students not only depict the examples through the use of pictures but also with the addition of a description that details how their example supports the theme they’ve chosen.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create a storyboard that identifies recurring themes in Hunger Games. Illustrate instances of each theme and write a short description below each cell.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Identify the theme(s) from Hunger Games you wish to include and replace the "Theme 1" text.
- Create images for the examples that represent this theme.
- Write a description of each of the examples.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | Needs Improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of Theme(s), Symbol(s), and/or Motif(s) | All themes are correctly identified as important recurring topics or messages in the story. Symbols are correctly identified as objects that represent something else at a higher level in the story. Motifs are correctly identified as important recurring features or ideas in the story. | Most themes are correctly identified, but others are missing or incomplete. Most symbols are correctly identified, but some objects are missing or incomplete. Some motifs are correctly identified, but others are missing or incomplete. | Most themes are missing, incomplete, or incorrect. Most symbols are missing, incomplete, or incorrect. Most motifs are missing, incomplete, or incorrect. | No themes, symbols, or motifs are correctly identified. |
| Examples and Descriptions | Quotes and examples are accurate to the theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s) that are being identified. Descriptions accurately explain the theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s) and highlight their significance to the story. | Most quotes and examples are accurate to the theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motifs that are being identified. Descriptions mostly accurately explain the theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s), and highlight their significance to the story. | Most quotes and examples are minimal, incorrect, or unrelated to the theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s) that are being identified. Descriptions contain inaccuracies in their explanations, or do not highlight their significance to the story. | Examples and descriptions are missing or too minimal to score. |
| Depiction | Depictions chosen for theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s) are accurate to the story and reflect time, effort, thought, and care with regard to placement and creation of the scenes. | Depictions chosen for theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s) are mostly accurate to the story. They reflect time and effort put into placement and creation of the scenes. | Depictions chosen for theme(s), symbol(s), and/or motif(s) are inaccurate to the story. The depictions may be rushed or show minimal effort, time, and care put into placement and creation of the scenes. | Most depictions are missing too many elements or are too minimal to score. Little time or effort has been put into placement and creation of the scenes. |
| English Conventions | There are no errors in spelling, grammar, or mechanics throughout the storyboard. All writing portions reflect careful proofreading and accuracy to the story. | There are a few errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics throughout the storyboard. All writing portions show accuracy to the story and some proofreading. | There are several errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics throughout the storyboard. Most writing portions do not reflect proofreading or accuracy to the story. | Errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics in writing portions of the storyboard seriously interfere with communication. |
How Tos about Depict Themes in The Hunger Games
Engage Students with Thematic Discussions After Storyboarding
Invite student groups to share their storyboards and explain their chosen themes. This encourages critical thinking and verbal expression while reinforcing key concepts.
Facilitate Peer Feedback Sessions
Pair students to review each other's storyboards and provide constructive comments on theme depiction and descriptions. Peer feedback builds evaluative skills and classroom community.
Connect Themes to Real-World Events
Ask students to relate a chosen Hunger Games theme to a current or historical event. This deepens understanding and makes literature more relevant to their lives.
Incorporate Multimedia Elements
Encourage students to add audio or video explanations to their storyboards if possible. Multimedia elements can enhance engagement and comprehension, especially for diverse learners.
Wrap Up with a Reflective Writing Prompt
Have students write a brief reflection on what they learned about themes in The Hunger Games and how their perspective changed. Reflection fosters metacognition and personal growth.
Frequently Asked Questions about Depict Themes in The Hunger Games
What are the main themes in The Hunger Games?
The Hunger Games explores themes such as survival, government control, inequality, sacrifice, and resistance. These themes are woven throughout the story and can be identified through character actions and plot events.
How can I teach themes in The Hunger Games using storyboards?
Use a spider map storyboard to help students visually organize and depict themes from The Hunger Games. Have students illustrate examples of each theme, then write brief descriptions explaining how each example relates to the theme.
What is the easiest way to help students identify themes in The Hunger Games?
Encourage students to look for recurring ideas, symbols, or actions in the story. Using storyboards can make it easier for them to connect specific examples to larger themes and explain their significance.
Why is using visuals effective for teaching themes in literature?
Visuals like storyboards help students understand and remember themes by allowing them to see connections, organize thoughts, and express ideas creatively, making abstract concepts more concrete.
What are some quick activities for exploring motifs and symbols in The Hunger Games?
Assign students to create a three-cell storyboard that illustrates key motifs or symbols from the novel. Ask them to add short descriptions explaining each image, which reinforces comprehension and analysis skills.
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