Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Discussion Guide #1

Use this discussion guide to encourage thoughtful discussions about chapters 1–4 of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games. These chapters cover the first half of Part I of the novel—“The Tributes”—from the morning of the Reaping to Katniss’s arrival in the Capitol. Geared toward seventh- and eighth-grade readers, this two-page discussion guide provides comprehension, analysis, and personal connection questions related to events and themes in the first part of the novel. The discussion questions in this guide target important literacy skills such as making inferences, analyzing author’s purpose, analyzing characters, and making connections. Be sure to click on the “View answer key” button to see sample answers for each question. For additional novel study resources, be sure to check out the full set of worksheets related to The Hunger Games.