Argument Writing
What is a claim?
What does the word "credible" mean?
Credible means Trustworthy/Reliable
What does Peeta reveal during his first interview with Claudius Templesmith?
That he is in love with Katniss
What does Peeta's family do in district 12?
They are bakers
Why is it revealed that Peeta was with the careers at the beginning of the games?
Peeta was forced to work with them as they wanted to hunt down Katniss because of her very high training score.
What does it mean to directly quote something? What two things must you do if you are using a direct quote in your argument?
Direct quotes are copied word for word
They must ALWAYS be in "quotation marks" with the source cited
What are the three best URLs when evaluating sources for credibility? What do all three stand for?
.gov (government)
.edu (education)
.org (organization)
What would you describe as the CLIMAX of the entire novel? Explain why you choose this scene.
Something Like:
The scene where Peeta and Katniss both plan to eat the nightlock berries.
Describe what happened to Katniss's father and how it changed his family forever.
He died in a mine explosion. Prim was too young to be effected much, the mother became depressed, and because of this Katniss became the main care-taker of her family.
Why were the mocking jays originally created? Why were tracker jackers created?
Mocking jays were originally created as capital spies. They quickly were turned against them when the capitol realized this.
The tracker jackers were developed by the capitol as a sort of biological land mine. When they were disturbed, the stings could create hallucinations or even death.
Why does it matter that a claim has reasons and evidence?
When you don't support your claims with evidence you are less convincing. No one will believe an argument if you don't give proof!
Why does it matter if a source is credible or not?
It can help you determine if the information is true. When you cite untrustworthy information, YOU become less trustworthy too!
What are four details we learn about district 12 during the EXPOSITION of the novel.
Something Like:
The main export is coal, poor, hungry, only 1 victor from the district, The Seam, The Hobb,
List three character traits to describe Peeta and three character traits to describe Katniss.
Something Like:
Peeta: Strong, Kind, Brave
Katniss: Skilled, Stubborn, Intelligent
Share three major differences between citizens of the Capitol and citizens in District 12.
Something Like: The way they dress, tolerance for violence, wealth
Explain what a counterclaim is.
A counter claim is the opposite viewpoint or side of an argument.
Explain what an infographic is and 3 things you might see on one.
An infographic is a combination of both information and graphics. Some things you might see are: graphs, charts, pictures, logos, titles, text.
Describe the feast scene near the end of the Games. List at least three specific plot moments.
Teacher will decide (You must have at least 3 details though!)
What is Katniss named after?
An edible plant that looks a bit like a potato.
Katniss, Gale, Peeta
Why is it important to think about your audience when writing an argument?
Different types of people are convinced by very different things. For example, a young child might be convinced of a claim using very different information than an elderly adult.
What does each part of C.R.A.P. stand for, and what questions go with each?
C: Currency (Is the information up-to-date enough to be trustworthy?)
R: Reliability (Is the URL trustworthy? Does the source seem professional?)
A: Authority (Does the author have authority on this topic?)
P: Purpose (What is the purpose of the source?)
List three of the gifts Katniss receives from sponsors while in the arena and the significance of them.
Burn Salve, Bread from district 11, Lamb Stew, Broth
What are each of the following districts known for:
1, 2, 4, 11, 12
1: Luxury Goods
2: Weaponry
4: Fishing
11: Agriculture
12: Coal Mining
What are two real life issues reflected in the Hunger Games?
Something Like: Reality TV, Censorship, Violence in Media, Exploitation of our Youth, Government Control, Lack of Freedom, Body Modifications