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24 July 2025

pptx, 105.09 KB
pptx, 105.09 KB

Ideal for KS3 & KS4 | Builds essential context | Supports critical thinking

This engaging and informative PowerPoint is the perfect companion to introduce students to The Giver by Lois Lowry. Blending pre-reading activities with background knowledge and a knowledge organiser, it sets the stage for deeper understanding and thoughtful reading.

What’s included:

Pre-reading questions: What are we reading and why?

Author background and inspiration (including memory, identity, and military family life)

Exploration of major themes (memory, individuality, conformity, utopia/dystopia)

Knowledge organiser section: key plot points, characters, themes, and vocabulary

Use this for:

Contextualising the novel before reading

Stimulating classroom discussion and critical thought

Developing empathy and awareness of social structures

Supporting revision and comprehension

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The Giver – Complete Teaching Resource Bundle (KS3/KS4)

The Giver – Complete Teaching Resource Bundle (KS3/KS4) Full Novel Support | Vocabulary • Comprehension • Predictions • Teacher Guide This value-packed bundle contains everything you need to teach The Giver by Lois Lowry with confidence and clarity. Designed for KS3 and adaptable for KS4, it supports reading for understanding, vocabulary development, and critical thinking—while saving you hours of planning time. Bundle includes: As We Read PowerPoint (Chapters 1–23) Chapter-by-chapter slides with: Prediction prompts Glossaries (5 key vocabulary words per chapter) Clarification prompts Comprehension questions Summaries Perfect for lesson delivery or independent work Teacher Guide Version Includes all materials from the student version PLUS model answers for all questions Ideal for guided reading, planning, or cover lessons Pre-Reading & Knowledge Organiser PowerPoint Contextual background (Lois Lowry’s inspiration, dystopian themes) Key themes, character summaries, and terminology Designed to introduce the text and support curriculum links Basic Knowledge Organiser Condensed revision tool with key facts, plot, themes, and characters Perfect for student booklets, displays, or final review Chapter Glossary (Chapters 5–23) Five key vocabulary words per chapter with student-friendly definitions Reinforces academic vocabulary and understanding of key concepts Ideal for: Full-class novel studies Targeted reading intervention EAL & SEND scaffolding Homework, revision, and literacy focus lessons Supports literacy, vocabulary, inference, and comprehension—aligned with Ofsted and EEF reading recommendations. 📎 All files editable (PowerPoint format) and ready for printing, sharing or adapting.

£9.00

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