
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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