Directions:
You will need 12 circle templates to complete your Bloom Ball project.
Please write your name and circle number on each template. Complete all
12 circles before cutting out your templates and gluing them together.
Circle 1 should contain a T Chart listing the names of Katniss’s enemies
and allies in the arena. (1 Knowledge)
Circle 2 should contain a summary of Catching Fire that contains the following
academic vocabulary terms: protagonist, antagonist, conflict, character trait,
suspense and mood. (Underline your vocabulary terms in your paragraph. Blooms
3 Applying) RL8.4 - Vocabulary
2 = Summary is accurate and all vocabulary terms are used and spelled correctly.
1 = Summary is not accurate or most vocabulary terms are not used or spelled correctly.
Circle 3 should contain a time line of 10 events that happened in the novel. Be sure
your events are in order and written in complete sentences. (2 Comprehension)
Circle 4 should contain a paragraph explaining why you think Suzanne Collins
titled this book Catching Fire. Be sure to include examples from the book that
support your thinking. 60-80 words. (6 Evaluation) RL8.1 ELA8-ATE
3 = Paragraph is 60-80 words. Thinking is supported with specific examples
and cited text evidence.
2 = Thinking is supported with specific examples but no cited text evidence.
Paragraph is less than 60 words.
1 = Thinking is not supported with examples or cited text evidence.
Circle 5 should contain an evaluation of the novel. Score it on a scale of 1-5 stars
and write a paragraph explaining your rating. 60-80 words. (6 Evaluation) W8.4 ELA8CW
3 = Evaluation is 60-80 words and: is clear, makes sense, has correct punctuation,
capitalization and spelling of key words.
2 = Evaluation is less than 60 words and has multiple errors in more than one
Level 3 category.
1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal.
Circle 6 should contain a map of the arena. Indicate key features and label each section.
Color your map (2 Comprehension)
Circle 7 should contain the definition of “theme” and a 5-7 sentence paragraph
explaining what you think is the most important theme in this book. Provide several
examples of how that theme relates to the characters. (6 Evaluation) RL8.2 ELA8-TC
4 = In addition to Level 3, Cited text evidence is provided with an explanation of
how the evidence supports the theme.
3 = Theme is defined, a theme is provided, specific examples show how the
theme relates to 3 or more characters or situations.
2 = An element of Level 3 is missing or theme is presented as a subject or topic.
1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal.
Circle 8 should contain a description of a key event in the story and a paragraph
explaining how that event moved the story forward or provoked a character to make
a decision. (3 Application) RL8.3 ELA8-SE
3 = A key event is accurately summarized, text evidence is cited and
paragraphs explains the purpose of the event.
2 = Meets at least 2 of the Level 3 criteria.
1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal.
Circle 9 should contain your own original book cover design. Be sure to include the
title, name of the author, and a one sentence tagline or teaser. Put color on your cover.
(Actual book tagline: “Sparks are igniting. Flames are spreading. And the Capitol
wants revenge.”)(3 Application)
Circle 10 should contain list ranking the various threats of the arena segments. Write a
paragraph explaining which threat made number 1 your list. Use specific examples from
the text to support your thinking. (5 Evaluating) RL8.1 ELA8-ATE
3 = Paragraph cites text and explains how evidence supports thinking.
2 = Evidence is not cited or thinking is not explained.
1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal.
Circle 11 should contain a definition of “defiance.” Identify which character’s actions
you feel were the most defiant. Explain what they did, why it was defiant and provide
text evidence to support your thinking. (6 Evaluation) W8.4 ELA8CW
3 = Identified what was done and why it was defiant. Text evidence is cited
and explained.
2 = Meets at least 2 of the Level 3 criteria.
1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal.
Circle 12 should contain a collage of 24 words you think should be called in a
game of Catching Fire BINGO. (You can include characters, places, and key terms.
Ex: Katniss, District, tribute, Quarter Quell. (1 Knowledge)
You will need 12 circle templates to complete your Bloom Ball project.
Please write your name and circle number on each template. Complete all
12 circles before cutting out your templates and gluing them together.
Circle 1 should contain a T Chart listing the names of Katniss’s enemies
and allies in the arena. (1 Knowledge)
Circle 2 should contain a summary of Catching Fire that contains the following
academic vocabulary terms: protagonist, antagonist, conflict, character trait,
suspense and mood. (Underline your vocabulary terms in your paragraph. Blooms
3 Applying) RL8.4 - Vocabulary
2 = Summary is accurate and all vocabulary terms are used and spelled correctly.
1 = Summary is not accurate or most vocabulary terms are not used or spelled correctly.
Circle 3 should contain a time line of 10 events that happened in the novel. Be sure
your events are in order and written in complete sentences. (2 Comprehension)
Circle 4 should contain a paragraph explaining why you think Suzanne Collins
titled this book Catching Fire. Be sure to include examples from the book that
support your thinking. 60-80 words. (6 Evaluation) RL8.1 ELA8-ATE
3 = Paragraph is 60-80 words. Thinking is supported with specific examples
and cited text evidence.
2 = Thinking is supported with specific examples but no cited text evidence.
Paragraph is less than 60 words.
1 = Thinking is not supported with examples or cited text evidence.
Circle 5 should contain an evaluation of the novel. Score it on a scale of 1-5 stars
and write a paragraph explaining your rating. 60-80 words. (6 Evaluation) W8.4 ELA8CW
3 = Evaluation is 60-80 words and: is clear, makes sense, has correct punctuation,
capitalization and spelling of key words.
2 = Evaluation is less than 60 words and has multiple errors in more than one
Level 3 category.
1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal.
Circle 6 should contain a map of the arena. Indicate key features and label each section.
Color your map (2 Comprehension)
Circle 7 should contain the definition of “theme” and a 5-7 sentence paragraph
explaining what you think is the most important theme in this book. Provide several
examples of how that theme relates to the characters. (6 Evaluation) RL8.2 ELA8-TC
4 = In addition to Level 3, Cited text evidence is provided with an explanation of
how the evidence supports the theme.
3 = Theme is defined, a theme is provided, specific examples show how the
theme relates to 3 or more characters or situations.
2 = An element of Level 3 is missing or theme is presented as a subject or topic.
1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal.
Circle 8 should contain a description of a key event in the story and a paragraph
explaining how that event moved the story forward or provoked a character to make
a decision. (3 Application) RL8.3 ELA8-SE
3 = A key event is accurately summarized, text evidence is cited and
paragraphs explains the purpose of the event.
2 = Meets at least 2 of the Level 3 criteria.
1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal.
Circle 9 should contain your own original book cover design. Be sure to include the
title, name of the author, and a one sentence tagline or teaser. Put color on your cover.
(Actual book tagline: “Sparks are igniting. Flames are spreading. And the Capitol
wants revenge.”)(3 Application)
Circle 10 should contain list ranking the various threats of the arena segments. Write a
paragraph explaining which threat made number 1 your list. Use specific examples from
the text to support your thinking. (5 Evaluating) RL8.1 ELA8-ATE
3 = Paragraph cites text and explains how evidence supports thinking.
2 = Evidence is not cited or thinking is not explained.
1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal.
Circle 11 should contain a definition of “defiance.” Identify which character’s actions
you feel were the most defiant. Explain what they did, why it was defiant and provide
text evidence to support your thinking. (6 Evaluation) W8.4 ELA8CW
3 = Identified what was done and why it was defiant. Text evidence is cited
and explained.
2 = Meets at least 2 of the Level 3 criteria.
1 = Attempted but did not meet Learning Goal.
Circle 12 should contain a collage of 24 words you think should be called in a
game of Catching Fire BINGO. (You can include characters, places, and key terms.
Ex: Katniss, District, tribute, Quarter Quell. (1 Knowledge)