The GIver Intro

A dystopia, realistic fiction novel.

The Giver
by Lois Lowry

Is the author for more than 20 young adult and children's books

Lois Lowry

She is someone who has one the Newbery writing medal twice. It is awarded to authors who make important impacts in their writing.

The Newbery Medal

The topics of her stories are usually about difficulties in our society.

Themes

What can the title and picture tell you about the book?

Notice and Wonder

Open Ended

What do you think The Giver means?

What do you notice about the setting?

What do you notice about the people?

Why is this dystopia?

​​What are the feelings?

​After watching the video, what do you think....?

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There would be no hunger in a perfect world

• Agree

• Somewhat agree

• Disagree

• Somewhat disagree

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Life would be better if we did not have bad memories

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• Somewhat agree

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• Somewhat disagree

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Families should not be allowed to have more than two children

• Agree

• Somewhat agree

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• Somewhat disagree

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It is not necessary to know about your family history

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• Somewhat agree

• Disagree

• Somewhat disagree

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People should not be able to choose their careers

• Agree

• Somewhat agree

• Disagree

• Somewhat disagree

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In a perfect world there would be no jealousy

• Agree

• Somewhat agree

• Disagree

• Somewhat disagree

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Your job should be picked based on your interests, personality, and skills

• Agree

• Somewhat agree

• Disagree

• Somewhat disagree

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It is not necessary to know about world history

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• Somewhat agree

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• Somewhat disagree

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Families are closer when they can share their feelings

• Agree

• Somewhat agree

• Disagree

• Somewhat disagree

Word Cloud

What do you think the job of the Giver is?