The Giver Anticipation Guide

The Giver Anticipation Guide: Vocabulary

• A. Define 'utopia' as used in 'The Giver'.

• B. What does 'release' mean in the context of the community?

• C. Explain the term 'Sameness' in the novel.

• D. What is the significance of 'Elsewhere'?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The Giver Anticipation Guide: Grammar

• A. Identify the verb tense used in the sentence: 'Jonas receives memories from The Giver.'

• B. What is the subject of the sentence: 'The community values Sameness.'?

• C. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'Each member of the community must follow ___ rules.'

• D. Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The Giver is wise and old.'

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

The Giver Anticipation Guide: Sentence Structure

• A. Rewrite the sentence: 'The Giver gives Jonas memories.' in passive voice.

• B. Identify the main clause in the sentence: 'When Jonas learns the truth, he feels betrayed.'

• C. Combine the sentences: 'Jonas is curious. He asks many questions.'

• D. Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although the community is safe, it lacks freedom.'

The Giver Anticipation Guide: Reading Comprehension

• A. What is the main theme of 'The Giver'?

• B. Describe Jonas's feelings when he first receives a memory.

• C. What role does The Giver play in the community?

• D. How does the community control emotions?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The Giver Anticipation Guide: Literary Analysis

• A. Analyze the symbolism of 'color' in 'The Giver'.

• B. Discuss the significance of 'memory' in the novel.

• C. Explain the role of 'The Receiver' in the community.

• D. What does the 'Ceremony of Twelve' represent?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The Giver Anticipation Guide: Vocabulary

• A. What does 'precision of language' mean in the community?

• B. Define 'stirrings' as used in the book.

• C. Explain the term 'comfort object'.

• D. What is a 'birthmother' in the context of the novel?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

The Giver Anticipation Guide: Grammar

• A. Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'Jonas and Asher are friends.'

• B. What is the object of the sentence: 'The Giver shares memories with Jonas.'?

• C. Choose the correct form of the verb: 'The community ___ (to be) strict about rules.'

• D. Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'Jonas quickly learns the truth.'

The Giver Anticipation Guide: Sentence Structure

• A. Identify the compound sentence: 'Jonas is brave, and he is determined.'

• B. Rewrite the sentence: 'The community lacks freedom.' in a question form.

• C. Identify the simple sentence: 'The Giver is wise.'

• D. Combine the sentences: 'The Giver is old. He is wise.'

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The Giver Anticipation Guide: Reading Comprehension

• A. Why is Jonas chosen as the Receiver of Memory?

• B. Describe the community's reaction to differences.

• C. What is the significance of the 'Ceremony of Twelve'?

• D. How does Jonas's understanding of 'release' change throughout the novel?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The Giver Anticipation Guide: Literary Analysis

• A. Discuss the role of 'family units' in the community.

• B. Analyze the character development of Jonas.

• C. Explain the importance of 'choices' in the novel.

• D. What does the 'river' symbolize in 'The Giver'?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1