The Hunger Games: Write an Essay

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• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

The Hunger Games: Write an Essay

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to write an essay about The Hunger Games.

Introduce the learning objective and explain to the students what they will learn in the lesson.

Introduction

The Hunger Games is a popular book and movie series that takes place in a dystopian society. In this lesson, we will learn how to write an essay about this exciting story.

Give an overview of The Hunger Games and explain why it is an interesting topic to write about.

Understanding the Essay Prompt

Before you start writing, it's important to understand the essay prompt. Your prompt might ask you to analyze a character, discuss the themes of the story, or examine the author's writing style.

Explain to the students the importance of understanding the essay prompt and give examples of different types of prompts they might encounter.

Creating an Outline

To organize your thoughts and ideas, it's helpful to create an outline before you start writing your essay. Your outline should include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Explain to the students the purpose of creating an outline and provide a template they can use to create their own outline.

Writing the Introduction

The introduction of your essay should grab the reader's attention and provide background information about the story. You should also include a thesis statement that summarises the main point of your essay.

Explain to the students the elements of a strong introduction and provide examples of effective thesis statements.

What is your thesis statement?

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Developing Body Paragraphs

The body paragraphs of your essay should provide evidence and analysis to support your thesis statement. Each paragraph should focus on a specific idea or point.

Explain to the students the purpose of body paragraphs and provide examples of how to effectively support their thesis statement with evidence and analysis.

What are things you could write about?

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Writing the Conclusion

The conclusion of your essay should summarize your main points and restate your thesis in a new way. You should also provide a final thought or reflection on the story.

Explain to the students the purpose of the conclusion and provide examples of how to effectively wrap up their essay.

Editing and Revising

Before submitting your essay, it's important to edit and revise your work. Check for grammar and spelling errors, and make sure your essay is well-organized and flows smoothly.

Also use the checklist!

Encourage the students to take their time when editing and revising their work. Provide editing and revising tips they can use to improve their essay.