GRAPHIC NOVEL
Name _______________________
The Hunger Games: Final Project
Draw and write a graphic novel.
+ Choose a character other than Katniss to follow through at least a “Part” of the story: Part I: The Tributes, Part: II The Games, or Part: III The Victors.
+ Parts of graphic novel may not be part of the story but overall ideas should be consistent with what the character thinks and does in the text.
1
Spelling/
Grammar
Word Choice
Sentence
Structure
There are more than
10 mistakes in the
project.
The words used are
basic, and don’t
illustrate the story
well.
There are many runon sentences, little
punctuation, and/or
confusing sentence
structure.
Transitions
Story is choppy, and
lacks transitions.
Themes
None of the 6 themes
are discussed.
Accuracy
Drawing /
Visual
Representation
Color
Completeness
Use of Class
Time
Inconsistent with the
basic plot and
character traits.
Drawing shows little
to no effort, is sloppy,
and/or incomplete.
The color is
inconsistent, sloppy,
and/or incomplete.
Project is incomplete.
Class time was
wasted.
2
3
4
5
There are between 8
and 10 mistakes in the
project.
The words used rarely
enrich, illustrate, and
add to the story.
There are between 5
and 7 mistakes in the
project.
The words used
somewhat enrich,
illustrate, and add to
the story.
Sentence structure is
somewhat clear.
Punctuation marks are
used somewhat
appropriately, some
run-on sentences.
Story flows somewhat
well, and somewhat
uses transitions.
At least one of the 6
themes is somewhat
discussed.
Somewhat consistent
with the basic plot and
character traits.
Drawing shows some
effort, is somewhat
neat and somewhat
complete.
The color is somewhat
consistent, somewhat
neat, and complete.
There are between 3
and 4 mistakes in the
project.
The words used
mostly enrich,
illustrate, and add to
the story.
Sentence structure is
mostly clear.
Punctuation marks
are mostly
appropriate, and runon sentences are rare.
Story mostly flows
well, and mostly uses
transitions.
At least one of the 6
themes is discussed,
but not in-depth.
Mostly consistent with
the basic plot and
character traits.
Drawing mostly
shows effort, is mostly
neat and complete.
There are between 0
and 2 mistakes in the
project.
The words used
enrich the text, help
illustrate ideas, and
add to the story.
Sentence structure is
clear. Punctuation
marks are used
appropriately, and no
run-on sentences.
The color is mostly
consistent, mostly
neat, and complete.
The color is
consistent, neat, and
complete.
Somewhat complete,
some well-thought-out
ideas.
Class time was used
somewhat effectively.
Mostly complete,
mostly well-thoughtout ideas.
Class time was mostly
used effectively.
Complete, with wellthought-out ideas.
Sentence structure is
rarely clear.
Punctuation marks
are rarely used
appropriately, many
run-on sentences.
Story is mostly
choppy, and mostly
lacks transitions.
At least one of the 6
themes is rarely
discussed.
Mostly inconsistent
with the text and
character traits.
Drawing rarely shows
effort, is rarely neat,
and rarely complete.
The color is mostly
inconsistent, mostly
sloppy, and
incomplete.
Mostly incomplete,
rarely well-thoughtout ideas.
Class time was rarely
use effectively.
Story flows well, and
uses transitions.
At least one of the 6
themes is discussed
in depth.
Consistent with the
basic plot and
character traits.
Drawing shows
effort. It is neat, and
complete.
Class time was used
effectively.
Grade
Earned:
Total Score: _______ out of 50 (doubled ___________ out of 100)
MONOLOGUE
Name _______________________
The Hunger Games: Final Project
Write and perform a monologue (speech) from a character’s POV.
+ Write out a “script” of what just one character from the Hunger Games would say and might say about one or more of the 6 themes listed above.
+ Parts of monologue may not be part of the story but overall ideas should be consistent with what the character thinks and does in the text.
+ Use eye-contact, a bold voice, and appropriate emotion when giving your speech.
Spelling/
Grammar
Word Choice
Sentence
Structure
1
2
3
4
5
There are more than 10
mistakes in the project.
There are between 8
and 10 mistakes in the
project.
The words used rarely
enrich, illustrate, and
add to the story.
There are between 5
and 7 mistakes in the
project.
The words used
somewhat enrich,
illustrate, and add to
the story.
Sentence structure is
somewhat clear.
Punctuation marks are
used somewhat
appropriately, some
run-on sentences.
Story flows somewhat
well, and somewhat
uses transitions.
At least one of the 6
themes is somewhat
discussed.
Somewhat consistent
with the basic plot and
character traits.
Somewhat consistent
eye contact, some
gestures add to
monologue.
Voice level and
emotion are somewhat
appropriate.
Somewhat complete,
some well-thought-out
ideas.
There are between 3
and 4 mistakes in the
project.
The words used
mostly enrich,
illustrate, and add to
the story.
Sentence structure is
mostly clear.
Punctuation marks
are mostly
appropriate, and runon sentences are rare.
Story mostly flows
well, and mostly uses
transitions.
At least one of the 6
themes is discussed,
but not in-depth.
Mostly consistent
with the basic plot
and character traits.
Mostly consistent eye
contact, most gestures
add to monologue.
There are between 0
and 2 mistakes in the
project.
The words used
enrich the text, help
illustrate ideas, and
add to the story.
Sentence structure is
clear. Punctuation
marks are used
appropriately, and no
run-on sentences.
Voice level and
emotion are mostly
appropriate.
Mostly complete,
mostly well-thoughtout ideas.
Voice level and
emotion are
appropriate
Complete, with wellthought-out ideas.
The words used are
basic, and don’t
illustrate the story well.
There are many run-on
sentences, little
punctuation, and/or
confusing sentence
structure.
Transitions
Story is choppy, and
lacks transitions.
Themes
None of the 6 themes
are discussed.
Accuracy
Eye Contact /
Physical
Presence
Voice Level /
Emotion
Completeness
Inconsistent with the
basic plot and character
traits.
Little or no eye contact,
and distracting physical
motions.
Voice level is quiet, and
emotion is lacking
Project is incomplete.
Sentence structure is
rarely clear.
Punctuation marks are
rarely used
appropriately, many
run-on sentences.
Story is mostly choppy,
and mostly lacks
transitions.
At least one of the 6
themes is rarely
discussed.
Mostly inconsistent
with the text and
character traits.
Mostly inconsistent eye
contact, most gestures
distract from
monologue.
Voice level is mostly
quit, and emotions are
mostly inappropriate.
Mostly incomplete,
rarely well-thought-out
ideas.
Story flows well, and
uses transitions.
At least one of the 6
themes is discussed
in depth.
Consistent with the
basic plot and
character traits.
Consistent eye
contact, all gestures
add to monologue.
Grade
Earned:
Use of Class
Time
Class time was wasted.
Class time was rarely
use effectively.
Class time was used
somewhat effectively.
Class time was mostly
used effectively.
Class time was used
effectively.
Total Score: _______ out of 50 (doubled ___________ out of 100)
Research Paper
Name _______________________
The Hunger Games: Final Project
Write a research paper on the psychology/sociology of the themes.
+ Use 3 or more books, articles, scholarly websites as resources for your research on one or more of the 6 themes.
+ Record resources in a Bibliography.
+ Use interviews or surveys from people you know.
1
Spelling/
Grammar
Word Choice
Sentence
Structure
Transitions
Organization
Themes
Accuracy
Bibliography
Completeness
There are more than
10 mistakes in the
project.
The words used are
basic, and don’t
illustrate the story
well.
There are many runon sentences, little
punctuation, and/or
confusing sentence
structure.
Story is choppy, and
lacks transitions.
Ideas presented are
inconsistently
organized.
None of the 6 themes
are discussed.
Inconsistent with the
basic plot and
character traits.
There is no
bibliography.
Project is incomplete.
2
3
4
5
There are between 8
and 10 mistakes in the
project.
The words used rarely
enrich, illustrate, and
add to the story.
There are between 5
and 7 mistakes in the
project.
The words used
somewhat enrich,
illustrate, and add to the
story.
Sentence structure is
somewhat clear.
Punctuation marks are
used somewhat
appropriately, some
run-on sentences.
Story flows somewhat
well, and somewhat uses
transitions.
Ideas presented are
somewhat consistently
organized.
There are between 3
and 4 mistakes in the
project.
The words used mostly
enrich, illustrate, and
add to the story.
There are between 0
and 2 mistakes in the
project.
The words used
enrich the text, help
illustrate ideas, and
add to the story.
Sentence structure is
clear. Punctuation
marks are used
appropriately, and no
run-on sentences.
At least one of the 6
themes is somewhat
discussed.
Somewhat consistent
with the basic plot and
character traits.
Bibliography has some
resources listed
accurately.
Somewhat complete,
some well-thought-out
At least one of the 6
themes is discussed,
but not in-depth.
Mostly consistent with
the basic plot and
character traits.
Bibliography has most
resources listed
accurately.
Mostly complete,
mostly well-thought-
Sentence structure is
rarely clear.
Punctuation marks are
rarely used
appropriately, many
run-on sentences.
Story is mostly choppy,
and mostly lacks
transitions.
Ideas presented are
inconsistently
organized most of the
time.
At least one of the 6
themes is rarely
discussed.
Mostly inconsistent
with the text and
character traits.
Bibliography has few to
no resources listed
accurately.
Mostly incomplete,
rarely well-thought-out
Sentence structure is
mostly clear.
Punctuation marks are
mostly appropriate,
and run-on sentences
are rare.
Story mostly flows well,
and mostly uses
transitions.
Ideas presented are
consistently organized
most of the time.
Story flows well, and
uses transitions.
Ideas presented are
consistently
organized.
At least one of the 6
themes is discussed
in depth.
Consistent with the
basic plot and
character traits.
Bibliography has all
resources listed
accurately.
Complete, with wellthought-out ideas.
Grade
Earned:
Use of Class
Time
Class time was
wasted.
ideas.
ideas.
out ideas.
Class time was rarely
use effectively.
Class time was used
somewhat effectively.
Class time was mostly
used effectively.
Class time was used
effectively.
Total Score: _______ out of 50 (doubled ___________ out of 100)
Name _______________________
journal entries The Hunger Games: Final Project
Write 3 journal entries from a character.
+ Each journal entry must be size 12 font, Times New Roman, and must be more
than 475 words.
+ The 3 journal entries should be from 3 different points in the book.
+ The journal entry should explore the 6 themes listed above.
+ Parts of journal entry may not be part of the story but overall, ideas should be consistent with what the character thinks and does in the Hunger
Games.
1
Spelling/
Grammar
Word Choice
Sentence
Structure
Transitions
Organization
Themes
Accuracy
There are more than
10 mistakes in the
project.
The words used are
basic, and don’t
illustrate the story
well.
There are many runon sentences, little
punctuation, and/or
confusing sentence
structure.
Story is choppy, and
lacks transitions.
Ideas presented are
inconsistently
organized.
None of the 6 themes
are discussed.
Inconsistent with the
basic plot and
character traits.
2
3
4
5
There are between 8
and 10 mistakes in the
project.
The words used rarely
enrich, illustrate, and
add to the story.
There are between 5 and
7 mistakes in the project.
The words used
somewhat enrich,
illustrate, and add to the
story.
Sentence structure is
somewhat clear.
Punctuation marks are
used somewhat
appropriately, some runon sentences.
Story flows somewhat
well, and somewhat uses
transitions.
Ideas presented are
somewhat consistently
organized.
There are between 3
and 4 mistakes in the
project.
The words used
mostly enrich,
illustrate, and add to
the story.
Sentence structure is
mostly clear.
Punctuation marks
are mostly
appropriate, and runon sentences are rare.
Story mostly flows
well, and mostly uses
transitions.
Ideas presented are
consistently organized
most of the time.
There are between 0
and 2 mistakes in the
project.
The words used enrich
the text, help illustrate
ideas, and add to the
story.
Sentence structure is
clear. Punctuation
marks are used
appropriately, and no
run-on sentences.
At least one of the 6
themes is somewhat
discussed.
Somewhat consistent
with the basic plot and
character traits.
At least one of the 6
themes is discussed,
but not in-depth.
Mostly consistent with
the basic plot and
character traits.
At least one of the 6
themes is discussed in
depth.
Consistent with the
basic plot and
character traits.
Sentence structure is
rarely clear.
Punctuation marks are
rarely used
appropriately, many
run-on sentences.
Story is mostly choppy,
and mostly lacks
transitions.
Ideas presented are
inconsistently
organized most of the
time.
At least one of the 6
themes is rarely
discussed.
Mostly inconsistent
with the text and
character traits.
Story flows well, and
uses transitions.
Ideas presented are
consistently organized.
Grade
Earned:
Creativity
Completeness
Use of Class
Time
Author does not
imagine how
character would think
or feel.
Project is incomplete.
Class time was
wasted.
Author rarely imagines
how characters would
think or feel.
Author somewhat
imagines how characters
would think or feel.
Mostly incomplete,
rarely well-thought-out
ideas.
Class time was rarely
use effectively.
Somewhat complete,
some well-thought-out
ideas.
Class time was used
somewhat effectively.
Author mostly
imagines how
characters would
think or feel.
Mostly complete,
mostly well-thoughtout ideas.
Class time was mostly
used effectively.
Author consistently
imagines how
characters would think
or feel.
Complete, with wellthought-out ideas.
Class time was used
effectively.
Total Score: _______ out of 50 (doubled ___________ out of 100)
Text-to-Text
Name _______________________
The Hunger Games: Final Project
Connect this book to another book, poem, article, or short story.
+ Create a presentation or a paper that connects the Hunger Games to another text in a meaningful way (Cannot be with “The Lottery” by Shirley
Jackson).
+ Use quotations from both texts to support your connections (involving one or more of the 6 themes listed above).
1
2
3
4
5
There are between 8
and 10 mistakes in the
project.
The words used rarely
enrich, illustrate, and
add to the story.
Sentence
Structure
There are more than
10 mistakes in the
project.
The words used are
basic, and don’t
illustrate the story
well.
There are many runon sentences, little
punctuation, and/or
confusing sentence
structure.
Sentence structure is
rarely clear.
Punctuation marks are
rarely used
appropriately, many
run-on sentences.
There are between 5
and 7 mistakes in the
project.
The words used
somewhat enrich,
illustrate, and add to
the story.
Sentence structure is
somewhat clear.
Punctuation marks are
used somewhat
appropriately, some
run-on sentences.
There are between
0 and 2 mistakes in
the project.
The words used
enrich the text, help
illustrate ideas, and
add to the story.
Sentence structure
is clear. Punctuation
marks are used
appropriately, and
no run-on
sentences.
Transitions
Story is choppy, and
lacks transitions.
Themes
None of the 6 themes
are discussed.
Story is mostly choppy,
and mostly lacks
transitions.
At least one of the 6
themes is rarely
discussed.
Mostly inconsistent
with the text and
character traits.
Story flows somewhat
well, and somewhat
uses transitions.
At least one of the 6
themes is somewhat
discussed.
Somewhat consistent
with the basic plot and
character traits.
There are between 3
and 4 mistakes in the
project.
The words used
mostly enrich,
illustrate, and add to
the story.
Sentence structure is
mostly clear.
Punctuation marks
are mostly
appropriate, and
run-on sentences are
rare.
Story mostly flows
well, and mostly uses
transitions.
At least one of the 6
themes is discussed,
but not in-depth.
Mostly consistent
with the basic plot
and character traits.
Spelling/
Grammar
Word Choice
Accuracy
Inconsistent with the
basic plot and
character traits.
Story flows well,
and uses
transitions.
At least one of the 6
themes is discussed
in depth.
Consistent with the
basic plot and
character traits.
Grade
Earned:
Quotation Use
Compare/Contrast
Completeness
Use of Class Time
No quotations are
used.
Quotations are rarely
used as evidence for
arguments made.
Texts are not
compared or
contrasted.
Project is incomplete.
Class time was
wasted.
Texts are rarely
compared and
contrasted.
Quotations are
somewhat used as
evidence for
arguments made.
Texts are somewhat
compared and
contrasted.
Quotations are
mostly used as
evidence for
arguments made.
Texts are mostly
compared and
contrasted.
Mostly incomplete,
rarely well-thoughtout ideas.
Class time was rarely
use effectively.
Somewhat complete,
some well-thought-out
ideas.
Class time was used
somewhat effectively.
Mostly complete,
mostly well-thoughtout ideas.
Class time was
mostly used
effectively.
Total Score: _______ out of 50 (doubled ___________ out of 100)
Quotations are
consistently used as
evidence for
arguments made.
Texts are
consistently
compared and
contrasted.
Complete, with
well-thought-out
ideas.
Class time was used
effectively.