Independent Reading #8

The Hunger Games

Striking quote: "I'll go finish her and let's move on"(p. 160)

 That saying was shocking because it was said by Peeta who said he loves Katniss in the interview which was done before the game. Katniss heard that voice by a chance during the hunger game. That quote means Peeta betrayed Katniss, and he will try to kill her. I thought he is not that kind of person, so it was shocking when I read that quote. So, I am anticipated about the next story of the book.

Independent Reading #6

The hunger games

 There was an interview for participants to introduce themselves. Katniss talked about the reason why she volunteered for her sister. Peeta said he was sad because he could not meet his lover after the game even though he won the game. He lied that his lover is Katniss. Because of his lying, Katniss and Peeta could get attention from the audience and game makers.

 Do you think that white lie can be justified in any situations?

 I do not think Peeta's lying is not white lie, but I think it is related because that is for both Peeta and Katniss.

Independent Reading #5

 I felt sympathy and family love after the reading. Katniss shot an arrow at gamemakers who are important to get a sponsor. After this accident, she worried about her family. She said "Who cares what they do to me? What really scares me is what they might do to my mother and Prim, how my family might suffer now because of my impulsiveness." I could see how much she love her family. It reminds me of my family. I thought my impulsive one action can affect my family's feeling or situation.

Independent Reading #4

THE HUNGER GAMES

page 70-90

 Katniss and Peeta participated the opening of the hunger game. They smiled and shake their hands up in the air to attract the sponsors. Before the training, Kantniss missed her mother and sister so much. She dreamed her family, and she thought them even she had a breakfast, because they had never eaten that luxury foods.

Independent Reading #3

THE HUNGER GAMES


 Katniss(main character) was chosen for the hunger game player in district 12, and the game is a battle for surviving. Before the game, there is a opening ceremony, and all players have to participate. It was interesting that all players have to wear costumes that is related to the district's main industry. The main industry of district 12 is coal miner, so Katniss wore a dress which was burning. I think this imaginary is so amazing and I like the idea, even though this is a fiction.

Independent Reading #2

 Quote : At first one, then another, then almost every member of the crowd touches the three middle fingers of their left hand to their lips and holds it out to me. It is an old and rarely used gesture of our district, occasionally seen at funerals. It mean thanks, it means admiration, it means good-bye to someonve you love.

 

 

 As you can see, there is a scene like the picture in the movie 'The hunger games'. I didn't know the meaning of the gestures until I read the book. I had to guess that motion, and I misunderstood about that. So, it was very interesting to me after I understand the meaning. If I did not read the book, I could not know many hidden interesting stories like this.

Independent Reading #1

 I read 'The Hunger Games' during my Independent Reading, and it was a good time for reading. It is difficult to understand some parts, eventhough I already watched a movie, because there were many difficult words. On the other hand, it was interesting that the story of the book is different from the story of the movie. So, I think it will be a interesting time to reading the book in the class, and I hope it can improve my reading ability.