The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

You know Hunger Games is good when there is a blog dedicated entirely for teaching this book. Lots of inspirational ideas on how to go above and beyond with this book, including free downloads as well as the opportunity to purchase a comprehensive lesson plan.

If you just need some essay prompts or creative project ideas, visit Novel Novice.

Enjoy a Literary Smackdown between the Hunger Games and Lord of the Flies. Have the students read both books (or choose one) and compare.  This could be a great segway into debate and persuasive writing.