Vale Middle School Reading Article
D.I.Y. Biology, on the Wings of the Mockingjay (1120L)
Comprehension questions
1. In the fictional world of Hunger Games, what sound can the mockingjay mimic?
2. What does D.I.Y. mean?
3. What is a jabberjay?
4. What was the jabberjay’s intended purpose?
5. Which US president had a pet mockingbird at the White House?
2. Joan Slonczewski is both a biologist and a science fiction writer. This seems ironic that someone in the
field of science would write fiction. How would her biology background help her writing? Would this make
her science fiction writing more believable or less believable? Explain fully.
Gorman, J. D.I.Y. Biology, on the Wings of the Mockingjay. May 10, 2012. New York Times.