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**Engaging Dystopian Fiction Lesson **

Initially designed as an online tutorial for an IGCSE student, therefore appropriate for tutorials, classroom lessons, or an online lesson. In addition can be used with homeschooling students to build on literature skills in a creative way

This fully resourced lesson explores The Hunger Games as a dystopian text, helping students develop critical analysis, comparative skills, and creative writing techniques. Ideal for Year 9-11 students, this resource supports key IGCSE assessment objectives, ensuring students gain exam-ready skills.

Includes

• PowerPoint presentation covering dystopian themes, character archetypes & rebellion*
• Extract analysis focused on power & oppression (AO1, AO2)
• Character study of Prim as the Catalyst – links to dystopian archetypes (AO1, AO3)
• Creative writing task – students produce a diary entry or monologue (AO4)
• Plenary reflection to encourage personal engagement & discussion
• Stretch tasks & differentiation for all ability levels**

How This Helps IGCSE Students

• Enhances textual analysis – close reading of extracts improves Paper 2 skills
• Builds comparative skills – connections to other dystopian texts strengthen AO3 responses
• Encourages critical thinking – discussions on rebellion & control support deeper engagement
• Develops writing skills – creative tasks improve extended responses for exams

Perfect for:
Any teacher of English Literature
CIE IGCSE English Literature (0475 & 0992) students
Teachers covering dystopian fiction or The Hunger Games
Online or in-person lessons – fully adaptable resource