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Divergent Movie Review (with Spoilers)
Patience should really be a virtue when writing a script for a movie. For example, if the third and final book of the series is not released yet, you should probably hold off on re-writing the scenes....
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Popular Books for Teens
Over the past year, these books have been the most popular in my classroom. Some are newer releases and some are older classics. But all have been either requested or checked out numerous times.The...
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Teachers: You Are Appreciated!
We salute you, Teachers! It's sale time on TeachersPayTeachers, so use promo code TPTXO at checkout to get 10% off your entire purchase. It starts tonight at midnight!To show how much we appreciate all...
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Mockingjay Movie: Effie Trinket will take Fulvia Cardew's place
According to the Filmmaker's Round Table on the #HungerGamesExclusive website, Effie Trinket (played by Elizabeth Banks) will take on the role of Fulvia Cardew—Plutarch's assistant—in the Mockingjay...
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Join the Mockingjay Literacy Revolution By Supporting #Books4Tributes
Whether you are a teacher looking for books for your classroom or a fan wanting to spread the love of The Hunger Games, you can support the Literacy Revolution started by my friend and fellow Hunger...
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Shakespeare Made Easy (and Fun)
Shakespeare can be difficult for students. I remember struggling to understand the text when I was a teenager. It wasn't until I had a teacher who translated the lines for us (often in a humorous way)...
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Banned Books Week: If It's Forbidden, Kids Are Interested
Celebrate the FREEDOM to READ this week! In honor of Banned Books Week, I'm showcasing some of the books that have been banned or challenged over the years in my classroom. Students are always amazed...
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Where Will Mockingjay: Part 1 End?
Probably the most debated question in my classroom right now regarding the movie "Mockingjay: Part 1" is where will it end? Will it end on a cliff hanger moment? Or will we have a mini-resolution...
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Mockingjay Part 1 Movie Review & Predictions for Part 2
Here's my non-spoiler immediate review after seeing "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1":"Incredibly intense, less disappointing, amazing acting (Hoffman+Moore=Wowzers), sadness squared, and Oh. My....
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New Books for Teens and Adults
If you are having trouble finding books for your classroom, or books to buy for your teenager, or if you are a teen who is looking for a new book to read: you've come to the right place. The following...
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"The Hanging Tree" is Not a Dance Song
Call me crazy, but I'm not going to dance to "The Hanging Tree" song. James Newton Howard's "Rebel Remix" of Jennifer Lawrence's rendition of "The Hanging Tree" (written by Suzanne Collins and...
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The Hunger Games Trilogy Novel Units Bundle
For teachers who are looking to buy all three Hunger Games novel units (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay) at a discounted price, look no further. I have bundled all three together into...
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An Ode to Suzanne Collins, Author of The Hunger Games Trilogy
As the release for the final movie in The Hunger Games trilogy draws closer, my friends at Panem Propaganda have been counting down to Nov. 20th with their 100 Days of Mockingjay celebration for fans....
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Mockingjay Part 2 Giveaway for Teachers
Can you believe the final movie in The Hunger Games trilogy is released this week? These past five years have been unbelievable and I am so grateful for having the opportunity to share my passion for...
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Mockingjay Part 2: I'm Ready; Are You?
Use in case of feels: Mockingjay Part 2 Are you ready for the release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2? On the eve of the movie release, I thought I would prepare myself by stocking up on some...
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Mockingjay Part 2 Movie Review
The final movie in the series, "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2" was a satisfying, albeit bittersweet, ending. For those of you who have not read the books and do not want spoilers, I will give...
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Hunger Games Coloring Book Pages for Teens and Adults
Looking for quality Hunger Games coloring pages? I just posted a pack of over 20 pages in my teacher store. {They are currently on sale!} Get them here:The Hunger Games Coloring Pages for Adults and...
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Focus on Kindness
Focus on Kindness: Dealing with the aftermath of the Presidential election The 2016 Presidential election is over, along with the negative campaigning, name-calling, relentless ads, and uncomfortable...
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Banned Books Week: Create an Interactive Classroom Display
Banned Books Week: Create an Interactive Classroom (or Library) Display Banned Books Week is always one of my favorite weeks for teaching because I love the reactions my students have when they learn...
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Banned Books Week: The Dangers of Censoring Free Speech
Banned Books Week: The Dangers of Censoring Free Speech As we celebrate our freedom to read during Banned Books Week, it's important to remind students that many countries are not afforded this...
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Why Children of Blood and Bone is the next Hunger Games
Ever since Suzanne Collins released Mockingjay, her final book in The Hunger Games series, I've been yearning for another powerful young adult book or series that I could introduce to my...
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Suzanne Collins' New Book Goes Back to the Dark Days
With Scholastic's recent announcement that author Suzanne Collins will release a prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy May 19, 2020, it's a perfect time to review what we know about the time leading up...
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Songbirds and Snakes
The title and cover for Suzanne Collins' new Hunger Games book have been revealed: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. We also learned through Scholastic that the book will begin 64 years before The...
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The Hunger Games Escape Room Activity
Escape rooms have become a great way to encourage peer collaboration and problem-solving. My Hunger Games escape room activity practices both, with some text-dependent challenges thrown in. It's best...
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Book Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
Book Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsOriginal book jacket cover art by Elizabeth B. Parisi, © Scholastic Inc. *WARNING: This post WILL contain spoilers.* When Suzanne...
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