The Giver Themes

What is the main theme explored in "The Giver"?

• The importance of family

• The value of individuality and freedom

• The power of technology

• The significance of tradition

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What role does the concept of 'Sameness' play in the society depicted in "The Giver"?

• It promotes diversity and individuality.

• It ensures equality and eliminates differences.

• It encourages competition and personal growth.

• It fosters creativity and innovation.

What role does the concept of 'Sameness' play in the suppression of emotions in "The Giver"?

• It allows for a wide range of emotional experiences.

• It fosters emotional connections among people.

• It eliminates emotional depth and variety.

• It encourages emotional expression.

Summarize the significance of the Ceremony of Twelve in the community.

• It is a celebration of the community's history.

• It is when children receive their life assignments.

• It is a festival of music and dance.

• It is a day of rest and reflection.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The central, or universal, message or lesson of a story

• Plot

• Theme

• Suspense

• Setting

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Analyze the symbolism of the color red in "The Giver."

• It represents danger and fear.

• It symbolizes love and passion.

• It signifies the ability to see beyond and perceive emotions.

• It denotes anger and aggression.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the significance of the memory of the sled ride in Jonas's training?

• It represents the thrill of adventure.

• It symbolizes the journey of life.

• It is a metaphor for the burden of knowledge.

• It signifies the beginning of Jonas's understanding of emotions.

Discuss the role of memory in shaping the society depicted in "The Giver."

• Memory is used to control and manipulate the population.

• Memory is preserved to maintain cultural heritage.

• Memory is suppressed to ensure conformity and stability.

• Memory is shared to promote empathy and understanding.

What is the significance of the ending of "The Giver"?

• It represents the triumph of hope and freedom.

• It signifies the failure of Jonas's mission.

• It highlights the importance of community.

• It underscores the inevitability of fate.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Evaluate the impact of the community's rules on individual freedom in "The Giver."

• The rules ensure safety and harmony at the cost of personal freedom.

• The rules promote creativity and innovation.

• The rules are flexible and allow for personal growth.

• The rules are irrelevant to the characters' lives.