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Sunrise on the Reaping Introduction

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Sunrise on the Reaping Introduction

Book cover and dystopian cityscape illustration

📚 Part 1: Author and Text Knowledge

1. Who is the author of Sunrise on the Reaping?

J.K. Rowling

Suzanne Collins

Rick Riordan

Roald Dahl

2. Which famous book series is Suzanne Collins also known for writing?

Harry Potter

The Hunger Games

Percy Jackson

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

3. Based on the book cover and title, what genre do you think this book belongs to? (Check all that might apply)

Science Fiction

Dystopian Fiction

Adventure

Comedy

Romance

4. What does the word "reaping" mean in the context of dystopian stories?

Harvesting crops

A selection or gathering process (often of people)

A celebration

A type of weapon

🔮 Part 2: Predictions and Initial Impressions

5. Looking at the book cover, describe what you see. What mood or atmosphere does it create?
6. Based on the title "Sunrise on the Reaping" and what you know about Suzanne Collins' other works, what do you predict this story might be about?

I think this story will be about ________________________________

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7. What themes do you expect to find in this book? Complete the sentence starters:

This book might explore the theme of survival because ___________________

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It might also deal with courage when _______________________________

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8. What questions do you have about this book that you hope will be answered as we read?

🎯 Part 3: Context and Connections

9. Dystopian stories often feature certain characteristics. Match each characteristic to its description by drawing lines:
Oppressive Government
Limited Freedom
Survival Themes
Brave Protagonist
A main character who stands up against injustice
Characters must fight to stay alive
People cannot make their own choices
Rulers who control citizens unfairly
10. Why do you think authors like Suzanne Collins write dystopian stories? What might they want readers to think about?
11. On a scale of 1-10, how excited are you to read this book? Circle your answer and explain why.

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10

I chose this number because _____________________________________

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