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9 May 2025

pptx, 17.97 MB
pptx, 17.97 MB

This engaging PPT summary for The Giver by Lois Lowry explores key moments in Chapters 14–16, using creative tasks to deepen student understanding of symbolism, themes, and emotional transformation in this dystopian world.

What’s Included:

Section 1: Do Now Task
An accountability starter to test who completed the reading and identify key plot points.

Section 2: Warmer – Emotion Memory Wheel
Students reflect on personal memories that match emotions Jonas receives, making real-world connections to the emotional burden of memories.

Section 3: Overview of Characters
Character updates with a focus on Jonas’s evolving role, his growing relationship with Gabe, and the deepening bond with The Giver.

Section 4: Plot Timeline
A clear breakdown of the major events in these chapters, such as Jonas receiving painful memories, the war memory, and his realization of love’s significance.

Section 5: Themes & Ideas
Students explore the complex themes introduced in Chapters 14–16:
The Necessity of Pain for Wisdom
The Horror and Consequences of War
The Power and Importance of Love
Innocence vs. Experience

Section 6: Symbolism
A rich analysis of key symbols and their meanings:
The Sled – recurring symbol of freedom, journey, and emotional weight
Pain Memory – a metaphor for sacrifice and learning
The Christmas Memory – symbolizing warmth, family, and the lost emotion of love
Gabriel (Baby Gabe) – hope, connection, and innocence

Section 7: Key Quotes
Students analyze impactful lines with scaffolded questions and opportunities for personal interpretation.

Section 8: Writing a Postcard (Creative Response)
Jonas writes a postcard to someone in the community describing one of the memories he received—using imagery and tone to reflect his internal transformation.

Best For:
Middle and high school ELA classrooms (Grades 6–10)
Teachers focusing on dystopian fiction, symbolism, and emotional literacy
CCSS-aligned literature units
Creative, student-centered learning

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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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