Original PromptThis instructional unit focuses on the analysis of Suzanne Collins' fictional world in 'The Hunger Games,' examining the intricate dynamics of power and societal control within a dystopian framework. Over five weeks, students will engage with key themes such as social control, individual rights, and the effects of propaganda through various activities including vocabulary exploration, character studies, and conflict mapping. They will also utilize the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework to construct literary arguments, focusing on the character development of Katniss Everdeen as she navigates her identity against the backdrop of a dystopian society. Activities include analyzing the concept of Panopticism, engaging in discussions, employing symbolic motifs, and comparing the narrative to real-world totalitarian regimes, culminating in a final reflective assignment on the ethical implications of societal control.