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Roberto was an elder who lived in the House of the Old. Jonas helped feed him one time, and he got released. He was an instructor of elevens and was a member of the planning committee. He also had two kids and designed the landscape for the town hall.

He was not mentioned in the movie .

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The Giver Unit Plan | 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans | Entire Novel Study

This resource includes an  Anticipation Guide  for the novel   The Giver  by Lois Lowry.

An anticipation guide is a comprehension strategy that is used  before reading  to activate students’ prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic.

In this lesson, students will respond to several claims by indicating if they agree or disagree with that said statement.

Next, students will work collaboratively in groups to answer related discussion questions to further build anticipation about the novel before reading.

This lesson includes an  after reading  worksheet as well for students reassess their opinions after completing the novel.

This resource includes a PDF copy that is ready to print as well as a WORD DOCUMENT copy in case teachers would like to modify the assignment.

If you are working on a  novel study for  The Giver  by Lois Lowry, these Vocabulary Lists, Practice Activities, and Quizzes  will work perfectly for you!

There are 5 sets of vocabulary words, divided by chapters, with 12-15 words in each section, totaling 63 words.

Included in this resource:

• Vocabulary Charts for Students
• Powerpoint presentation with words, parts of speech, definitions, synonyms, and example sentences—for teaching purposes
• Corresponding practice activities for every section
• Quizzes (or additional practice) for every section
• Teacher Guide and ANSWER KEYS

This resource includes both PDF files (ready to print) and Word Documents (editable) that way teachers can make modifications if needed.

While completing a novel study for The Giver  by Lois Lowry,  have your students answer reading comprehension questions for every chapter!

Included are 11 sets of questions (divided by every 2-3 chapters) which delve into character motives, themes, symbols, and essential plot details. The questions are a combination of literary analysis, reading comprehension, and critical thinking.

Detailed answer keys are provided for all questions. You can print this resource as one all-encompassing packet or you can provide students worksheets one section at a time.

This resource includes the following formats:

• READY TO PRINT Student Copy of Questions (PDF)
• EDITABLE Copy of Questions (Word Document)
• ANSWER KEY TEACHER COPY of Questions with Answers (PDF)

Make sure your students are completing their independent reading for the novel  The Giver  by Lois Lowry  with these quick  Reading Checks or Chapter Quizzes ! This product works well if your students are reading independently or if you are reading as a class and you want to ensure students are paying attention.

These questions require brief responses; they are recall questions that are meant to be simple for anyone who has completed the reading.

This is a tool used simply to check that students are completing the independent reading, comprehending the basic information, and/or are engaged during class.

The reading checks are divided by the following sections:

Chapters 1-4

Chapters 5-9

Chapters 10-13

Chapters 14-18

Chapters 19-23

This product includes the following file types:

• Powerpoint Presentation
• Printable Worksheets (PDF)
• Editable Worksheets (word document)

Teacher answer keys included!

After reading the novel   The Giver  by Lois Lowry , have your students take a closer look at how the fictional society functions compared to our own contemporary society.

By engaging in discussion and reflection, students will deepen their understanding of societal structures, norms, and values, while also recognizing parallels and contrasts between the two worlds.

Students will not only deepen their understanding of  The Giver  but also develop critical thinking skills that enable them to analyze and reflect on the complexities of their own society.

Answer key included.

File types included:

• Teacher Copy (PDF)
• Student Copy (PDF)
• EDITABLE Student Copy (Word document)

Your students will enjoy searching for different words from the novel  The Giver  by Lois Lowry  in this activity. This resource includes  5 different Word Search worksheets .

Each worksheet is divided by section:

The words are hidden in all directions making these the perfect challenge! The words in each puzzle are pulled directly from each chapter in the book.

ANSWER KEYS INCLUDED!

This is an awesome activity for  early finishers . You could also assign these as  extra credit  or just something fun to enjoy in class/at home.

Use this Powerpoint Presentation to teach students all about  themes in  The Giver,  and other essential background information that is related to  themes  in the novel.

The presentation includes interactive prompts to facilitate discussions that foster critical thinking and engagement. Students will make  real-world connections  with examples such as China’s One-Child Policy and the Holocaust.

Students will consider a world without color and a life without memory as well as the importance that pain plays in our lives.

This lesson includes a  Guided Notes Theme Packet  for students to fill out as they actively listen to the information presented.

Ask your students to share their understanding of the novel  The Giver by Lois Lowry  by imaginatively blending their written ideas with colorful images based on information from the text.

With this   one-pager reading comprehension project,   students will analyze literary elements from   The Giver   as well as share their own personal responses to the book. This activity is the perfect addition to your  dystopian novel study!

Students’ final masterpieces make beautiful bulletin boards!

Included in this purchase is:

• Student directions for the one pager project PDF
• Rubric for the one pager project PDF
• Example one pager for the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry
• 11 BLANK TEMPLATES (printable—optional)
• Student Directions/rubric EDITABLE word document

Have your students analyze characters from  Lois Lowry’s  The Giver   in a fun and engaging way:  Character Collabs !

Your students will use several  characterization  methods to depict each character’s profile, demonstrate their understanding of the literature, and present their final work on a poster.

Posters will showcase your students’ body of work after completing each character’s biography.

Additionally, students will learn the importance of collaboration and effective communication.

There are 9 characters from  THE GIVER  included in this resource:

• The Chief Elder
• Jonas’s Mother
• Jonas’s Father

This resource includes the following:

• Teacher Guide
• Student Directions
• Brainstorm Character Analysis Worksheet
• Blank Coloring Pages for each character
• Answer Keys
• Example of Final Project for the Giver
• Digitally Colored Examples for every character
• Editable documents: directions, rubric, brainstorm worksheet

Your students will love solving puzzles in this  360° Digital Escape Room  based on the novel  The Giver  by Lois Lowry.

Deepen your students’ understanding of the novel while providing an unforgettable experience for them. Check out the video preview to see more!

This activity is designed to work for a laptop, tablet, or smart phone.

Students will try to “escape the cold” and enter a warm house where a Christmas celebration is taking place… just like Jonas at the end of the novel.

To open the lock, students most work together and solve a series of clues based on major plot points and themes from  The Giver.

This activity is a great way to get students to work collaboratively and practice problem-solving skills.

Included in this download are: teacher instructions, student instructions, the master lock graphic organizer, answer keys, printable clues (optional), and a reflection sheet (optional).

This resource includes:  The Giver  Final Test with Answer Key!

This test, based on the novel  The Giver by Lois Lowry , requires students to establish what they learned from the novel and their overall comprehension of the book. This assessment requires students’ knowledge about: symbolism, characterization, theme, and more.

The exam consists of 46 questions and offers students an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in a variety of ways:

• 18 multiple choice questions
• 11 true or false questions
• 10 character identification questions
• 6 short answer questions (1-2 sentences)
• 1 open-ended question (4-6 sentences)

This resource includes the following file types:

• READY TO PRINT Test Student Copy (PDF)
• EDITABLE Test Student Copy (Word document)
• READY TO PRINT Test Teacher Copy with Answers (PDF)

This  Movie Guide  is based on the 2014 film,   The Giver ,   directed by   Phillip Noyce, and starring  Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgård, Katie Holmes, and Taylor Swift.

Students can appreciate the film and analyze the extent to which the movie stays faithful to or departs from the original text, evaluating the choices made by the director. Answer key included.

This  movie analysis  packet works perfectly at the end of a  novel study for  The Giver  by Lois Lowry.

Students will also have an opportunity to share their opinions on casting choices and adaptation decisions.

The film is 1 hour and 37 minutes in length.

This resource includes  SIX Full Weeks of content for the novel  The Giver  by Lois Lowry.

Additionally, in this  UNIT PLAN BUNDLE , you will receive a teacher guide that encompasses an example Unit Schedule/ Pacing Guide!

You can purchase each lesson individually or save money and get the Bundle!

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The Giver Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans and Ideas for Teaching The Giver

10 Lesson Plan Ideas for The Giver

Below are 10 quick lesson plan ideas for teaching The Giver by Lois Lowry. If you want detailed daily lesson plans and everything else you need to teach The Giver in one easy download, check out this amazing full unit plan. Lesson Ideas 1. Introduction to the novel: Before diving into the book, introduce students to the basic plot and themes of The Giver. This can include a brief summary of the story, discussion of the setting and characters, and identification of key themes such as individuality, conformity, and the value of memories. 2. Character analysis: Have students choose a character from The Giver to analyze in depth. This could include creating a character map, writing a character sketch, or Read More …

The Giver Questions – Chapters 9 to 12

For the full list of questions, please see my Ultimate Unit Plan for The Giver. Instructions These questions are intended to compel students to engage with The Giver in a meaningful way. They can be used in many ways, but may be most effective when first done in writing and then discussed as a class. Chapter 9 1. (a) How do Jonas’ instructions contradict the community rules? (b) What challenges do you foresee? (c) How will his life change? 2. If you were Jonas, how would you react to these instructions? Chapter 10 1. How does the Giver treat Jonas? Give specific examples from the story. 2. This is the first time that Jonas can ask any questions he wants. Read More …

The Giver Questions – Chapter 5 to 8

For the full list of questions, please see my Ultimate Unit Plan for The Giver. Instructions These questions are intended to compel students to engage with The Giver in a meaningful way. They can be used in many ways, but may be most effective when first done in writing and then discussed as a class. Chapter 5 1. Why does Jonas force himself to describe his whole dream despite his reluctance and embarrassment? 2. What is the communities attitude towards and treatment for “stirrings”? What does this say about the community? Chapter 6 1. What type of person might not “fit in” to a carefully planned and organized community like the one in The Giver? Chapter 7 1. Why do Read More …

11 Activities for The Giver

Whether you substitute teach or have your own classes, you can never have too many quick activities and assignments on hand to fill the gaps that sometimes arise. Here are 11 good ones that will fit well with The Giver, but can also be used with any novel, play, or short story. And if you really want to save time and reduce your workload, download this full unit plan for The Giver and enjoy stress-free teaching for weeks. 1. Create a Quiz Students create a quiz for the novel, short story, or play being studied. They can use an online quiz-making site like quizyourfriends.com, or do it the old-fashioned way with pen and paper. 2. Character Horoscope Students write a Read More …

New Ending Activity for The Giver

This lesson plan comes from my Ultimate Unit Plan for The Giver.  It includes everything you need to teach the entire novel, so you can take a break from prep work.  Click here to learn more. Instructions Start by discussing the ending of The Giver. Did you like the unresolved ending? Why do you think Lois Lowry chose to end The Giver this way? What do you think happened next? Students can then start on the assignment: writing an alternative ending for The Giver. Before students begin writing, they should consider the following: 1) Jonas and Gabriel are cold, tired and getting weaker. How does Jonas find the strength to go on? 2) What effect does the sunshine have on Read More …

Four Attributes Lesson Plan for The Giver

This lesson plan for The Giver asks students to consider the challenges of being the Receiver, and why Jonas was chosen for this role.. In The Giver, the Chief Elder explains that to have any chance of success, the Receiver must possess four essential attributes: intelligence, integrity, courage, wisdom. For each of these four attributes, students are to explain what it is, and why it is important for the Receiver.  They must also provide specific examples that show each of the attributes in Jonas.  Finally, they should create a symbol to represent each attribute. I like to have my students create a four quadrant chart for each attribute, with each quadrant providing answers to the questions above. My complete unit Read More …

The Giver Vocabulary Crossword

The crossword puzzle below uses vocabulary from Pages 1‐40 of The Giver. For the full vocabulary list and answer key, plus many other resources, please see my full unit plan for The Giver. Across 3. to punish or criticize severely 6. unaffected by disturbance 7. to signal or summon 9. harsh or grating voice 10. irritable Down 1. unshakable belief 2. violation of law, command, or duty 4. deeply serious or gloomy 5. deep and painful regret 8. distracted and deeply agitated

In Class Essay for The Giver

To save hours of prep time and make teaching The Giver easy, fun, and stress-free, consider downloading the full unit plan. Click here to learn more. Directions You are to write an essay about The Giver. You may choose any ONE of the four topics listed below. You are expected to write clearly, include a thesis, use examples or details from the book as appropriate, and explain your ideas fully. Your essay is due at the end of the period. You may use the following to help you write your essay: Your copy of The Giver Your notes on The Giver Questions Remember, choose ONE of the following: 1. What does The Giver reveal about how much the government should Read More …

The Giver Memory Book

This lesson plan is a great way to really draw students into The Giver as they think about the importance of their own experiences and memories. Start by making a list of emotions – love, fear, anxiety, joy, jealousy, gratitude, etc.  Get students to call them out, and make a master list on the board for them to copy into their notes. Ask your students to then create a Memory Book describing their own memories associated with each emotion.  They can include written descriptions, photos, and drawings.  Students can begin in class by listing the memories they want to include.  They can then start writing their descriptions and collecting their photos and other elements at home. When the books are Read More …

The Giver Lesson Plan Ideas

I want to share a few of lesson plan ideas with you here to help you get started teaching The Giver. If you have any good lesson plans for The Giver, please feel free to share them in the comment section. And if you want to have your entire unit for The Giver planned and ready to teach, click here to try my full unit plan. Character Diary Entry – Students write a diary entry from the perspective of a character in The Giver.  They should make the voice authentic and the topics relevant to the character’s role in The Giver.  Start the lesson by discussing what characterization is and how it is achieved. Letter – Students write a letter Read More …

Dystopian Literature Project

When I am teaching The Giver, I usually have my kids read and report on other examples of dystopian literature. There are so many fun books for them to choose from, many of them written in the last five years specifically for young adult readers. I have the notes and instructions all in a nice printable in my unit plan for The Giver, but you can copy and paste them from below to share with your class. Definitions Utopia = a community or society that is perfect, or nearly perfect Dystopia = a society that is undesirable or frightening Intro Dystopian literature often explores the dangers of trying to serve the greater good by repressing the needs of the individual. Read More …

The Giver Questions

For the full list of questions, please see my Ultimate Unit Plan for The Giver. Instructions These questions are intended to compel students to engage with The Giver in a meaningful way. They can be used in many ways, but may be most effective when first done in writing and then discussed as a class. Chapter 1 1. What do the following details from chapter one tell you about the community Jonas lives in? Jonas was frightened when he saw a jet fly overhead. Jonas and his sister don’t know what animals are. Boys and girls are referred to as “male” and “female.” New children don’t spend their first year with their families. It is rare to have visits from Read More …

Peace vs Freedom in The Giver

This is a great lesson plan for The Giver.  It gets students to consider the what the objectives and consequences of rules are. You can then get your students to consider the rules of our own society from the perspectives of law makers and citizens. There are lots more lessons like this in my Ultimate Unit Plan for The Giver. You can download the full unit at http://englishunitplans.com/thegiver/ Instructions Context In all societies, people must determine what balance to have between rules and freedoms. In The Giver, Jonas’ society values stability, peace, and order over freedom and individuality. Strict rules govern all aspects of human behavior, all in an attempt to minimize the possibility of conflict. They have peace and Read More …

Theme Lesson Plan

Theme can be a challenging concept for students.  They often confuse it with topics or morals. I find that every year, no matter which grade level I am teaching, I have to go over theme several times to make it stick. For The Giver, I use a three-part lesson plan to teach theme: notes, statements, paragraphs. Notes I start by asking student to make a list of topics from The Giver. After a few minutes, I get them to share their lists, and I write several topics on the board (freedom, individuality, memory, repression, etc.) Once we have a good list to work with, we go through each topic and discuss what the novel says about it. What does The Read More …

Introducing The Giver

Teaching The Giver can be a lot of fun, but it is essential to get your students hooked on the novel within the first class or two.  Do that, and you can focus on guiding them towards the outcomes you want them to reach.  Fail to get them engaged from the start and you will be battling their boredom for the entire unit. When I teach The Giver, I like to start with an Anticipation Guide, which usually leads to some vigorous discussions.  If you can get your kids to argue with each other about the fundamental issues in the novel, you’ve got them. I give my students a handout with several strong statements related to themes in The Giver.  Read More …

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