This The Hunger Games novel unit gives you everything: comprehension questions, literary analysis activities, character trackers, bellringers, exit reflections, journal and discussion prompts, quizzes and tests, novel projects, and more! Fully updated in January 2026, this classroom-ready curriculum for teaching The Hunger Games with clarity, depth, and student engagement is designed to help students understand the nuances and implications of the novel while having fun learning.

This complete unit balances structured analysis with student choice and meaningful assessment. Students engage with the novel through literary analysis activities tied to each section of the text, complete character trackers, and theme-based writing tasks—then demonstrate understanding through flexible assessments and creative projects designed to deepen comprehension without busywork. Whether you’re teaching The Hunger Games for the first time or refreshing an existing unit, this bundle gives you a flexible, thoughtfully structured approach that works in real classrooms.

Why Teachers Love This

• Over 300 pages of comprehensive, ready-to-use resources
• Truly Complete & Classroom-Ready: Every lesson, activity, quiz, and writing prompt has been intentionally redesigned for clarity, engagement, and rigor.
• Deep Thinking Made Accessible: Students analyze big ideas—choice, memory, individuality, conformity—through approachable graphic organizers, hands-on activities, and scaffolded discussion.
• Flexible for Any Classroom: Both print and digital (Google Slides™ / Forms™) versions make it easy to teach in person, online, or hybrid. Perfect for differentiation.
• Flexible implementation: Works for whole-class instruction, stations, or independent work
• Designed for modern ELA classrooms: Emphasizes analysis, discussion, and synthesis
• Proven effectiveness with consistent 5-star reviews from 180+ teachers
• Both Printable and Digital Format included
• Includes a flexible sample 8-Week Pacing Guide
• Loved by Teachers: Thousands of teachers have used Simply Novel’s units to teach The Giver with confidence. This newest version is the strongest yet.

What’s Inside

Student-Friendly Context & Reference Materials: Help students understand the world of Panem and the ideas behind the novel with clear, accessible support materials, including:

• Biography and Questions on author Suzanne Collins biography
• Curated Vocabulary List with definitions (intentionally selected for relevance and usefulness)
• Allusions, terms, and references guide (Panem, the Capitol, the Games, Roman influences, and more)
• Genre study: Sci-fi, Dystopia, Fantasy article with questions
• The Myth of Theseus article & activity
• Propaganda & Censorship Article and activities
• Informational Text Articles and Questions on Authoritarianism, Roman Influences, The Culture of Spectacle, The Economics of Inequality, and The Psychology of Influence

Writing, Reflection & Discussion Components: Support ongoing thinking and engagement throughout the novel with low-prep, high-impact tools:

• Bellringers (12): Theme-based warm-ups focused on power, choice, rebellion, survival, identity, and control
• Exit Tickets / Reflections (12): Short prompts that encourage synthesis, personal connection, and textual thinking
• Bellringer Choice Board (20 options): Writing, sketching, “Would You Rather,” and quick reflection tasks for 3–5 minute entry routines (in both letter size and composition book-sized format)
• Journal Prompts: Chapter- or section-based prompts that invite reflection
• Essay & Discussion Prompts: Thoughtful, flexible prompts designed for essays, Socratic seminars, debates, or small-group discussion
• Character & Story Tracking Tools
• Comprehension Questions

Part-Based Literary Analysis Activities: Literary analysis activities are clearly organized by Part I, Part II, and Part III, so teachers always know when to use them.

• In Media Res & Exposition
• Point of View & Perspective
• Indirect Characterization
• Characterization Choice Ladder
• Conflict as a System
• Foreshadowing & Reader Expectation
• Symbolism & Meaning

Assessments & Performance Tasks

• Literary analysis–based Quizzes
• TWO Final Test Versions - one in all Multiple Choice, one in a Mixed Format
• Both Print and Google-Forms self-grading options
• Answer keys included

High-Engagement Projects

• Part I Project: Social Media Reactions
• Part I Project: The Arena Awaits
• Part II Project: Capitol Clips
• Part III Project: The Capitol on Trial Hearing

Perfect For

• Whole-class novel study with built-in structure, discussion, and analysis
• Small groups or literature circles using flexible, skill-based activities
• Independent or asynchronous work with student-friendly trackers and prompts
• Differentiated instruction through choice-based writing, reflection, and projects
• Formative and summative assessment with ready-to-use checks, rubrics, and performance tasks
• Sub plans or low-prep days when you need meaningful work students can complete independently

Teacher Feedback

"One of the most comprehensive units I have seen on this book. There are plenty of activities to push your high students and enough for the lower-ability students. Just perfect for my classroom." – Zoey’s Teaching Place

"This is my third time purchasing a novel/play unit from this seller. Just the quantity of available resources made it so easy to pick and choose what I needed to fit the needs of THIS year’s students. I return to this resource year after year.” – The English Department

"This is a great resource for teaching The Hunger Games. The students enjoyed exploring the myth of Theseus, utopia/dystopia, propaganda, and Roman influences. Everything is very well organized." – Melanie M.

"I have purchased ten of these guides for my 6th–8th grade lit classes. They are by far the best and most comprehensive on the market. Simply Novel is my go-to for literature guides." – Jayne W.

"It’s hard to put into words how powerful this resource was for my students. The information provided is amazing — I felt as though we covered almost every standard using this guide. Outstanding!" – Mary Jo W.

Why It Works

This unit builds understanding layer by layer—introducing context, supporting reading, tracking character development, and guiding students toward meaningful analysis. Students aren’t just following the plot of The Hunger Games; they’re examining how power operates, why choices matter, and how perspective shapes truth.

The result is stronger engagement, better discussions, and more thoughtful writing—without overwhelming students or teachers.