The Giver Deep Thinking Introduction

The Giver Deep Thinking Introduction

Read the statements and decide if you agree or disagree with it- there are no right/wrong answers- it is just to get you to think about the topics you will see in the novel.

Poll

An ideal community would not have any hunger or starvation.

• I agree

• I disagree

Poll

An ideal community would not have any jealousy or competition.

• I agree

• I disagree

Poll

An ideal community would not have any unemployment.

• I agree

• I disagree

Poll

All children should have equal possessions and privileges at a certain age, regardless of the status of their families.

• I agree

• I disagree

Poll

Families are much closer when they share their feelings.

• I agree

• I disagree

Poll

Life would be better and easier if we did not carry bad memories in our heads.

• I agree

• I disagree

Poll

Overpopulation is such a problem that families should not be allowed to have more than two children.

• I agree

• I disagree

Poll

There is no real need to learn about world history.

• I agree

• I disagree

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One’s job or occupation in life should be a careful match to one’s interests, talents, and skills.

• I agree

• I disagree

Book Cover Study

• Study the man. Notice his expression.

• Notice the corner, it looks like a torn picture

• Notice color vs black and white.

Multiple Choice

Utopia is...

• a perfect place

• a zebra striped gum

• a fruit juice

Multiple Choice

Dystopia is

• the opposite of a perfect place

• a giraffe/zebra mix

• a soft drink