The Hunger Games Multiple Intelligence Project
You must choose one of these 7 options. They each total 50 points. Think about your
strengths when choosing; this is meant to challenge you and show off your talents.
The Map Maker: Construct a detailed and colorful map of Panem with symbols for key
events from the plot. This could be a 2-D flat map on poster board or a 3-D diorama on
plywood. It should be neat and have some historically correct facts, but you may also
embellish from your interpretations of the land and topography. Include a written
description about each symbol and its significance.
The Counselor: Design a chart with descriptions of key allies in the novels with
benefits. Also list antagonistic relationships with obstacles. You are to act as a coach to
three different characters and must explain the benefits of alliances and consequences of
potential enemies. Carefully advise any conditioning/ skills / knowledge the characters
should glean to optimize their chances of survival.
Diary maker: Choose a character and write three pages of diary entries with specifics
from the novels. Show how the character develops and changes throughout the book(s).
The Composer: Write and perform a rap or folk/ country song with several stanzas and a
chorus that mentions specifics from the story but also includes your opinion or “spin” on
it.
The Actor / Actress: Act out a few scenes of significant length with a script that is
written by you with clear parts. Block scenes for emphasis on character’s personalities.
The action should not be violent. (Think theatrical fighting with no direct contact, but
staged fighting.) The script must be typed and include blocking instructions (where actors
should stand, what props are used, when actors should enter) You may act with a partner
or partners but it is your individual grade for the script and performance. Each student
would be responsible for a different script and blocking instructions.
Poet: Write three poems with specific events and characters from the novels. These can
also include your opinion of character development and plot. Poems may rhyme or not.
(No simple acrostics please.)
The Artist: Draw some comic strips or a series of 4 detailed pictures from key scenes.
Drawings should convey emotions and the personalities of characters and settings. The
pictures need original titles that capture the big idea. Comic strips need some dialogue.
All pictures need a paragraph synopsis that describes why you chose this scene and what
is happening at this time in the novel.
The Map
Maker
Quality
3
Map is neat and
carefully
constructed,
colorful.
Symbols are
clear
Content
Contains at
least 6 accurate
references to
the novels
Creativity
Student used
several
materials and
put creative
energy into
map
No spelling or
grammar errors
Conventions
2
Map is neat and
of careful
design, a few
parts may feel
sloppy or
rushed.
Symbols are
clear
Contains 4 or 5
accurate
references to
novels
Student used
some materials
and had some
creative ideas
A few spelling
or grammar
errors
1
Map is mostly
sloppy and
feels rushed.
Symbols are
unclear or
missing
Contains 3 or
less references
to novels, or
some are
inaccurate
Student did just
the minimum
for the project
Several spelling
or grammar
errors
Totals
The Counselor
Text-based
3
Scenarios are
from the novels
and accurate,
very detailed
Neatness
Chart is
carefully
constructed,
colorful and
student clearly
put time in the
project
The alliances
and advice is
original and
thoughtful.
Very thorough
No spelling or
grammar errors
Creativity
Conventions
2
Scenarios are
from the novels
and mostly
accurate,
somewhat
detailed
Chart has good
craft, but a few
parts could
improve
1
Totals
The
information
about allies is
not likely or has
incorrect
information
The chart looks
thrown together
and is messy
Work is mostly
original and
thoughtful
Did you really
want to do this
assignment?
A few spelling
or grammar
errors
Several spelling
or grammar
errors
Diary Maker
Text-based
Shows depth
and diversity of
character
Creativity
Conventions
The Composer
Text-based
Format
Creativity
Performance
Conventions
3
Entries are
from the novels
with several
details
Entries from
character’s
point of view
and show
struggle and
changes
Original and
interesting
thoughts
No spelling or
grammar errors
3
Multiple parts
of lyrics (at
least 6) are
from the novels
with accurate
details
Has great
balance of
chorus with
stanzas
Original and
interesting
thoughts
Student took
performance
seriously and
had musical
merit/ audible
No spelling or
grammar errors
2
Almost all
entries deal
with details
from novels
Entries are
partially from
character’s
point of view
and show some
of the struggles
and changes
Some
originality
1
Too much fluff
and opinion….
need more textbased events
Entries are too
vague
A few spelling
or grammar
errors
Several spelling
or grammar
errors
2
Several (4-5)
lyrics deal with
details from
novels
1
Too much fluff
and opinion….
need more textbased events
Has a balance
of chorus with
stanzas
Is this really a
rap or song?
Some
originality
Lacks
originality
Student took
most of the
performance
seriously and
had musical
merit/ audible
A few spelling
or grammar
errors
Student was not
prepared.
Couldn’t hear
him or her
Totals
Lacks
originality
Several spelling
or grammar
errors
Totals
Actor/ Actress
Quality
3
Script and
blocking
instructions are
thoughtful and
through. Ready
for stage!
Acting is not
too silly /
violent or
inappropriate
Content
Contains at
least 6 accurate
references to
the novels
Creativity
Original and
interesting
thoughts
No spelling or
grammar errors
Conventions
2
Script and
blocking
instructions are
mostly
thoughtful and
through. Except
for a few parts,
it is ready for
stage! Acting
is mostly
appropriate
Contains 4 or 5
accurate
references to
novels
1
Script and
blocking
instructions are
incomplete.
Student does
not take acting
seriously
Some
originality
Contains 3 or
less references
to novels, or
some are
inaccurate
Lacks
originality
A few spelling
or grammar
errors
Several spelling
or grammar
errors
Totals
The Poet
Text-based
Format
Creativity
Conventions
3
Multiple parts
of poem (at
least 6) are
from the novels
with accurate
details
Poem is well
organized,
writing flows
and student
uses
sophisticated
and interesting
language
Original and
interesting
thoughts
No spelling or
grammar errors
2
Several (4-5)
lines deal with
details from
novels
1
Too much fluff
and opinion….
need more textbased events
Poem is
organized and
writing has
decent flow.
Student
attempts to use
interesting and
varied language
Some
originality
Poem needs
more
organization,
length and
flow. Student
uses simple
language.
A few spelling
or grammar
errors
Several spelling
or grammar
errors
Lacks
originality
Totals
The Artist
Quality
Content
Text:
Descriptions /
Titles /
Dialogue
Conventions
3
Art is neat and
carefully
constructed,
colorful. There
are several
details and it is
clear that the
student put
ample time into
the work.
Contains at
least 6 accurate
references to
the novels- they
really bring the
story to life.
Original and
creative
thoughts that
are appropriate
for novel
No spelling or
grammar errors
2
Work is neat
and detailed.
Student put
time into the
drawings.
1
Work feels
somewhat
sloppy and
rushed.
Contains 4 or 5
accurate
references to
novels
Contains 3 or
less references
to novels, or
some are
inaccurate
Most text is
thoughtful,
original and
appropriate
Some text is
original and
thoughtful
A few spelling
or grammar
errors
Several spelling
or grammar
errors
Totals