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Step into the shadows of Panem’s past with 310 creative writing prompts inspired by The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, where ambition sharpens, loyalty fractures, and every decision writes a legacy.
These prompts invite students to reimagine key scenes, uncover hidden motives, and develop their own dystopian narratives rooted in power, fear, and the choices that define a future president.
◆ 10 creative writing prompts per chapter across 30 chapters + epilogue
◆ Tasks include diary entries, propaganda broadcasts, inner monologues, and “what if” scenarios
◆ Builds skills in voice, perspective, subtext, and thematic analysis
◆ Ideal for KS3–KS4 students (and equivalent grades)
◆ Downloadable PDF for easy classroom or home learning use
Perfect for dystopian fiction fans and thoughtful writers, these prompts offer an engaging way to explore Suzanne Collins’s prequel through creativity, empathy, and imagination.
Step into the shadows of Panem’s past with 310 creative writing prompts inspired by The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, where ambition sharpens, loyalty fractures, and every decision writes a legacy.
These prompts invite students to reimagine key scenes, uncover hidden motives, and develop their own dystopian narratives rooted in power, fear, and the choices that define a future president.
◆ 10 creative writing prompts per chapter across 30 chapters + epilogue
◆ Tasks include diary entries, propaganda broadcasts, inner monologues, and “what if” scenarios
◆ Builds skills in voice, perspective, subtext, and thematic analysis
◆ Ideal for KS3–KS4 students (and equivalent grades)
◆ Downloadable PDF for easy classroom or home learning use
Perfect for dystopian fiction fans and thoughtful writers, these prompts offer an engaging way to explore Suzanne Collins’s prequel through creativity, empathy, and imagination.