https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v Text Set by Ansley Grant en-us 2018-05-13 00:00:44 UTC 2025-03-03 06:36:44 UTC hello@padlet.com agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260179622 Suzanne Collins was born in Connecticut. She went to college at Indiana University and double majored in theatre and telecommunications. Then went onto New York State University and majored in dramatic writing. She now resides in Connecticut with her husband and children. ]]> 2018-05-13 00:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260179622 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260179695 Some of her first work was writing for television programs like Clarisa Explains It All and Little Bear. The Underland Chronicles made Collins known in the publishing world. However, Hunger Games trilogy, made her a celebrity. ]]> 2018-05-13 00:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260179695 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260179964 Suzanne Collins is a well known American writer. She is the youngest of four children and moved around a lot because her father was in the air force. Her family visited many war monuments and discussed topics around war frequently. ]]> 2018-05-13 00:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260179964 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260180165 1962- Collins was born
1980- graduated high school
1985- graduated undergrad
2003- published Gregor the Overlander, the first of the Underland Chronicles
2004- Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane
2005- Gregor and the Curse of the Warm Bloods
2006- Gregor and the Marks of the Secret
2007- Gregor and the Code of Caw
2008- Hunger Games
2009- Catching Fire
2010- Mockingjay
2012- movie of Hunger Games come out
https://www.biography.com/people/suzanne-collins-20903551

]]> 2018-05-13 00:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260180165 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260180671 She was inspired to write Hunger Games from the myth of Theseus and Minotaur. Collins grew up reading Greek and Roman mythology. Basically, Hunger Games is a modern version of Roman gladiator games. Katniss is a futuristic Theseus, who volunteers to fight the Minotaur.
https://www.slj.com/2008/09/interviews/under-cover/a-killer-story-an-interview-with-suzanne-collins-author-of-the-hunger-games/#_

]]> 2018-05-13 00:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260180671 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260180952 I believe that the Hunger Games books would be read independently more often than read in school. 80% of the reading would happen independently and 20% of the time it would be read for school. It is a debatable subject whether or not the Hunger Games trilogy should be read in schools at all. Most people say that 5th graders should not be required to read it, while the older students grades 7-9 could benefit from some of the themes. While others think the books should not even be sold at the book fairs at the elementary level. There are even some religions that families would not let their children read the Hunger Games books. ]]> 2018-05-13 00:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260180952 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260181358 The book is best for the age range of 12-14 years old. There are many violent scenes with teen against teen. There is also a love story between Katniss and Peeta, but the book does not over sexualize the relationship. In the book, are many wonderful themes for ages 12 through 14. Katniss serves her community with bravery and sacrifice. Students are forced to think about if they would volunteer for their sister or not. Maybe instead of worrying about their latest crush, it will spark some conversation about life choices and if Panam was reality. ]]> 2018-05-13 01:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260181358 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260181597 Mockingjay, the final book of the Hunger Games Trilogy sold 1.6 millions copies from August 26, 2010 to September 2, 2010. ]]> 2018-05-13 01:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260181597 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260181714 Each week New York times puts out the top 5 best selling books for that week. Hunger Games was on the New York Times bestselling list for 100 consecutive weeks!  ]]> 2018-05-13 01:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260181714 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260181798 For children’s books, without a doubt, the Hunger Games was the story of the year. Its performance far exceeded all other books for children and teens.]]> 2018-05-13 01:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260181798 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260181909 Collins, S. (2008). Hunger games. New York, NY: Scholastic Press. 
Hunger Games is a fictional story about the world of Panam. In Panam, there are different districts, and Katniss and her family live in the poorest district, which is the remains of the United States. The Capitol is in control of the districts and each district has to send one boy and one girl to the hunger games. The hunger games appears on live tv for all to watch others being killed. There is only one survivor, each contestant can either kill or be killed. Katniss' sister is chosen to go to the games and Katniss takes her place. In the games Katniss meets a friend, Peeta, and they defy the Capitol by saying they will eat the berries and there will be no victor. The Capitol keeps a close watch on Katniss to make sure she will not start of revolution. ]]> 2018-05-13 01:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260181909 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260181964 Collins, S. (2009). Catching fire. New York, NY: Scholastic Press. 
Katniss and Peeta are the winners of the hunger games, only to learn that they have the victor's games to play next. This is the last thing they want to do. They both are advised to get married, lest they both be killed. A rebellion is beginning in some districts. When they visit, some people start to make the mockingjay sound that they used in the games. Katniss sees a man use this sign as a deep respect to her and Peeta, and then they see him killed and dragged out. They continue on their victory tour through the 12 districts. Katniss begins to realize that other districts are rioting against the capitol, because of her and Peeta's defiance of the capitol. During the victors games they learn how the capitol is running things, and use this for their benefit. In the end, District 12 is gone, but her family got out. ]]> 2018-05-13 01:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260181964 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260182026 Collins, S. (2010). The hunger games. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.
Peeta is under control of the Capitol. He thinks Katniss is against him and trying to kill him, however, the Capitol warped his mind, body, and spirit. Katniss meets up with some of the other victors and people wanting to rebel. Gale, Katniss' long time friend, and would marry her if he could, gathers people with Katniss to kill Snow. The whole book is full of obstacles they face on the way to the Capitol. The Capitol has everything on lock down because of the rebellion. As they draw closer to the Capitol, Katniss learns about members in her family that have died. This makes Katniss even more ready to kill Snow. In the end, Katniss kills Coin, and Snow ends up dying as well. Katniss and Peeta try to rebuid their life and have children. ]]> 2018-05-13 01:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260182026 agrant32 https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260182103 Collins, S. (2003). Gregor the overlander. New York, NY: Scholastic. 
This book is about a boy who falls through a laundry shoot to the underground world of Underland. The people in the Underland think that it is safer for them to live underground then it is to live above ground. However, there are still challenges to face underground. There are enemies to be fought and people/animals to dodge. In one scene a princess said that she was going to capture Gregor and put him in a prison. Many of the underground creatures would like to eat Gregor for dinner. Gregor learns that his father was a prisoner of the rats. In the end, the Underlanders think Gregor is a warrior and ask him to help lead a battle against the rats. ]]> 2018-05-13 01:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/agrant32/qxz11v7f4b0v/wish/260182103