Study Guides and Lesson Plans for
The Giver
About The Giver:
Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is
no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the
community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The
Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it
is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. Winner of the 1996
Newbery Medal.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
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Giver
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Complete lesson plans for teaching Lois Lowry's The Giver.
Includes introduction to the unit, unit objectives, reading assignments, unit outline,
study questions (short answer), study/quiz questions (multiple choice), vocabulary
worksheets, daily lessons planned, related nonfiction reading assignment, oral reading
evaluation, biographical info about the author, three detailed writing assignments
(inform, persuade, personal opinion), vocabulary review games & activities, unit
review games & activities, at least one group activity assignment, discussion
questions on all levels (factual, critical, interpretive, personal response), 2 short
answer unit tests, 2 multiple choice unit tests, 1 advanced short answer unit test, unit
and vocabulary crossword puzzles, unit and vocabulary extra worksheets & games,
bulletin board ideas, ready-to-copy student materials, answer keys, and more!
CD-ROM: 113 pages
Publisher: Teacher's Pet Publications, Inc.;
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Filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before,
during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book includes sample plans, author
information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities
and quizzes, unit tests, and ideas for culminating and extending the novel.
Paperback: 48 pages
Dimensions (in inches): 0.17 x 10.99 x 10.98
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
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Easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis, critical
thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary, activities, plus a complete answer
key. 72 pages.
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This downloadable e-doc contains: plot summary; character analysis; author biography;
an overview of the novel's themes, style, and historical context; a survey of critical
opinion; excerpts from works of leading critics; study questions; suggestions for further
reading; and much more.
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A complete guide to teaching the Newbery Award winner, The Giver. Includes an
author biography, background information, summaries, thought-provoking discussion
questions, as well as creative, cross-curricular activities and reproducibles that
motivate students. 16 pages.
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Literature Circle Guide: The Giver
