The Giver Questions – Chapters 9 to 12

For the full list of questions, please see my Ultimate Unit Plan for The Giver. Instructions These questions are intended to compel students to engage with The Giver in a meaningful way. They can be used in many ways, but may be most effective when first done in writing and then discussed as a class. Chapter 9 1. (a) How do Jonas’ instructions contradict the community rules? (b) What challenges do you foresee? (c) How will his life change? 2. If you were Jonas, how would you react to these instructions? Chapter 10 1. How does the Giver treat Jonas? Give specific examples from the story. 2. This is the first time that Jonas can ask any questions he wants. Read More …

The Giver Questions – Chapter 5 to 8

For the full list of questions, please see my Ultimate Unit Plan for The Giver. Instructions These questions are intended to compel students to engage with The Giver in a meaningful way. They can be used in many ways, but may be most effective when first done in writing and then discussed as a class. Chapter 5 1. Why does Jonas force himself to describe his whole dream despite his reluctance and embarrassment? 2. What is the communities attitude towards and treatment for “stirrings”? What does this say about the community? Chapter 6 1. What type of person might not “fit in” to a carefully planned and organized community like the one in The Giver? Chapter 7 1. Why do Read More …

The Giver Questions

For the full list of questions, please see my Ultimate Unit Plan for The Giver. Instructions These questions are intended to compel students to engage with The Giver in a meaningful way. They can be used in many ways, but may be most effective when first done in writing and then discussed as a class. Chapter 1 1. What do the following details from chapter one tell you about the community Jonas lives in? Jonas was frightened when he saw a jet fly overhead. Jonas and his sister don’t know what animals are. Boys and girls are referred to as “male” and “female.” New children don’t spend their first year with their families. It is rare to have visits from Read More …