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10 May 2025

pptx, 15.52 MB
pptx, 15.52 MB

This engaging PowerPoint (PPT) resource offers a detailed summary of Chapters 1–3 of The Giver by Lois Lowry, helping students understand key characters, plot developments, and the rules of the dystopian society. Perfect for middle and high school English classes, this student-centered resource makes analyzing early chapters of the novel both creative and meaningful.

What’s Included:

Do Now Task + Answer Key – 5 short-response questions to check reading comprehension

Warmer Activity: The Precision of Language Game – A fun, pair-based game that reinforces the community’s strict rules around word choice

Overview of Characters – Descriptions of Jonas, his family, Asher, and more

Key Plot Events Timeline (Bullet Points) – A clear breakdown of major moments in Chapters 1–3

Community Propaganda Slogans – Group activity where students create slogans that reflect the society’s values

Explanation of Themes & Ideas – Identity, conformity, rules, family, and more

Symbolism – Analysis of how everyday elements reflect larger ideas (e.g., the apple, the comfort object)

Key Quotes – Quote analysis with thought-provoking questions

Follow-Up Task: “Secret Assignment” – Career Prediction – A creative writing activity where students imagine their assigned role in the community

Help your students build a strong foundation for The Giver by starting with this summary and PPT activity pack for Chapters 1–3—creative, analytical, and ready to use!

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The Giver by Lois Lowry PowerPoint Presentation Bundle – Summary & Activities

This comprehensive PowerPoint presentation bundle (319 slides) is your all-in-one solution for teaching The Giver by Lois Lowry. Packed with chapter-by-chapter summaries, interactive activities, and literary analysis, this bundle is designed to keep students engaged and deepen their understanding of the novel from beginning to end. What’s Included in This 8-PPT Bundle: Each PowerPoint covers a set of chapters and follows a consistent, teacher-friendly structure: Do Now Tasks or Short Comprehension Quizzes Kick off each lesson with purposeful "Do Now" tasks to assess reading comprehension. Fun, Student-Centered Warmers Creative warm-up activities such as ethical dilemmas, role-plays, emoji reflections, prediction games, memory challenges, and debate prompts to activate critical thinking and personal connections to the text. Character Overviews Clear slides that highlight key characters, their development, and relationships—helping students trace changes in Jonas and others across the narrative. Chapter Summaries & Plot Timelines Concise bullet-point breakdowns of each chapter and visually appealing timelines make plot events easy to follow and reference. In-Depth Theme & Idea Analysis Explores powerful themes like: The Burden of Knowledge Freedom vs. Control Love vs. Emotional Suppression The Horror of “Release” The Importance of Memory and Choice Symbolism Exploration Detailed slides decoding major symbols such as: The Sled The River Gabriel The Ceremony of Twelve The Color Red The Game of War The Hill, and more Key Quote Analysis Handpicked quotes from each chapter with guided questions and commentary—perfect for close reading and evidence-based discussion. Wrap-Up Interactive Tasks Each PPT ends with a high-engagement task like Jeopardy games, journal entries, character interviews, debate prompts, emoji reflections, and prediction writing activities to reinforce learning and spark creativity. Why Teachers Love This Bundle: No Prep Needed – Ready-to-use with zero printing or additional resources required Saves Hours of Planning – Everything you need to teach all 23 chapters is included Student-Approved – Visually engaging, collaborative, and fun Built for Comprehension & Analysis – Scaffolded to support CCSS-aligned close reading, inference, theme tracking, and literary analysis Perfect for In-Class or Distance Learning – Fully digital and editable for flexible teaching formats Whether you're teaching The Giver for the first time or looking to refresh your unit with meaningful, interactive lessons, this PowerPoint bundle has you covered from start to finish.

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