Introduction

=**Webquest** =

**//The Hunger Games// by Suzanne Collins**
**This is intended for use by middle school students.** **My rubric will be prepared for 8th grade students.**

You have been selected to submit an article to __Panem Published__ as an aspiring journalist.  You will interview characters from the book, critically think and analyze the different themes present, and #|answer questions as you gather #|research for your article. You will either submit it to the Capitol to be published as an informational piece on the history and purpose of the Hunger Games, as well as stating why you feel these circumstances are appropriate. Or, you will submit it to the independent publishing company of the districts, explaining your position on the injustice and cruelty present in the Games.

**So, which side will you #|choose?** The **Capitol** is in power and runs the country of Panem. The **Districts** are trapped in the middle, forced to participate in and follow the Capitol's demands, including sending their children into the Hunger Games. Who is right? Is the government of Panem corrupt?

You have the chance to make a difference, either persuading the citizens of the Districts that the Capitol's demands are necessary or persuading the citizens of the Districts they need to come together and try to change how their country is run! This could result in keeping up the status quo or gathering rebels in hopes of starting a revolution. YOU DECIDE!