
This engaging ppt summary of The Giver by Lois Lowry explores Chapters 7–9 through high-impact, student-centered lessons and interactive activities.
What’s Included:
Section 1: Do Now Task
A quick, thought-provoking activity to check reading comprehension and set the tone for the lesson.
Section 2: Warmer – “Breaking the Rules” (Ethical Dilemma Discussion)
A powerful class discussion activity where students confront moral choices and reflect on rules, punishment, and obedience—just like Jonas’s community.
Section 3: Overview of Characters
Quick character guide focusing on changes in Jonas, the Chief Elder, and The Giver as the plot deepens.
Section 4: Plot Timeline & Character Interview Role-Play
Summarize the major events of Chapters 7–9 and have students act as journalists interviewing key characters to explore hidden motivations and reactions.
Section 5: Themes & Ideas
Deep-dive analysis of central themes:
• The Burden of Knowledge
• Trust and Deception
• Fear of the Unknown
Section 6: Symbolism
Explore key symbols introduced or developed in these chapters:
• The Ceremony of Twelve
• Jonas’s Unique Selection
• The Restrictions Placed on Jonas
Section 7: Key Quotes
A collection of impactful quotes from the chapters, complete with analysis prompts and critical thinking questions.
Section 8: The Giver’s Advice Letter
Creative writing task where students imagine a letter of advice from The Giver to Jonas—perfect for empathy, voice, and theme application.
Best For:
Novel study of The Giver
Literature lessons focused on ethics and dystopia
Middle and high school ELA (Grades 6–10)
In-person, digital, or hybrid learning
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