Learning Guide

Module Name: Fly a Little Higher

Course Name: World and Contemporary Literature
Learning Goals/Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Determine two or more themes or central ideas of the text.
Analyze theme development over the course of the text including
how themes build on one another to produce a complex account
of events.
Investigate thoughts/feelings based on the text content and
structure.
Identify characters and how they are introduced and developed
throughout the text.

Learning Resources
Required Resources
Novel: Fly a Little Higher
Computer/internet
Additional Resources
http://flyalittlehigher.com (video and Clouds song)

Learning Activities
Activities for This Lesson
Student journal as an online blog
Create original questions for Mrs. Sobiechs visit
Field trip to Mall of America for Clouds Choir performance
Audio clip of reflection on meeting with Mrs. Sobiech
Character website homepage with movie reviews
Discussion Questions
**encouraged to respond honestly as there are serious emotions
students may need to discuss/clarify. Responses to these questions will
be addressed in the student reflection/blog.
What phrase/passaged moved you? Why? Describe what you
Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

observe, how the reading affects you, what you think about, what
you question, what you associate.
Why does Mrs. Sobiech describe some less important moments
so vividly?
How do you think Mrs. Sobiechs family feels about the way she
chose to write this book? Do you think they were happy with the
way they were portrayed in the book?
Describe why the Sobiechs lean on religion.

Self-Assessment
Check your understanding. Can you .
I can identify at least two main themes of the text.
I can analyze my feelings based on the content and structure of
the text.
I can identify main characters of the text and describe their
emotions as they progress through their familys trials and
tribulations.

Lesson Evaluation: Graded Assessments

Student journal as an online blog

Audio clip reflection
Character website homepage with movie reviews (peer review)

Learning Guide
Module Name: The Hunger Games
Course Name: World and Contemporary Literature
Learning Goals/Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Compare and contrast elements of the dystopian novel that
parallels our own culture.
Identify and describe characteristics and themes of a dystopian
novel.
Identify components of a utopian and a dystopian society.
Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

Illustrate various types of propaganda.

Justify and predict character emotions, actions, and choices
within the dystopian world.

Learning Resources
Required Resources
Novel: The Hunger Games
Computer/internet
Additional Resources
Movie: The Hunger Games
http://tinyurl.com/3j6rqb3

Learning Activities
Activities for This Lesson
Online discussion prompts
Brainstorm characteristics of utopian and dystopian societies
(pass/fail)
Create a list of 5 different pieces of propaganda with an image
for each (pass/fail)
Create a list of 5 characters and identify emotions that each may
be feeling (pass/fail)
Create an interactive multimedia propaganda poster using
Glogster
Create a character facebook page using Fakebook
Discussion Questions
Discuss the way in which the Gamemakers control the
environment and entertainment value of the games. How does
it affect the tributes to know they are being manipulated to make
the games more exciting for the viewers? Does knowing that she
is on live TV make Katniss behave differently than she would
otherwise?
What do you think is the cruelest part of the Hunger Games?
What kind of people would create these games for entertainment
purposes? What are the comparisons you can see between the
Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

games in Panems society and cultures in our society?

Reality TV has been a part of the entertainment world since the
early days of television, but in the 21st century there has been a
tremendous growth of competitive shows and survival shows.
Discuss this reality TV world with respect to The Hunger Games,
what other aspects of our pop culture do you see reflected in this
story?

Self-Assessment
Check your understanding. Can you .
I can identify and locate different types of propaganda.
I can recognize the differences between the utopian and
dystopian societies.
I can recognize and understand character choices and emotions.
I can compare and contrast cultural aspects of a dystopian
society to my own society.

Lesson Evaluation: Graded Assessments

Online discussion prompts

Multimedia propaganda poster on Glogster
Character Facebook on Fakebook

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San

Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San

Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.