Copyright: 1993Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Books for Young Readers
About the Book:
Jonas is about to turn 12, and when he does his whole life will change. The carefree days of childhood will be gone and will be replaced by jobs in the adult society. You see, the world where Jonas lives is different than yours and mine. Adulthood begins at 12 and after that age no longer matters. Another peculiar thing is that children are not allowed to ride bikes until they are nine years old! When Jonas receives his job he quickly realizes that it is the most important in society - and that the survival of his friends, family, and fellow citizens depends on it. Will Jonas be able to fulfill his expectations?
What is the book like?
- Science-fiction
- Unique
- Interesting
- Mystifying
- Thought-provoking
Online Resources to Extend & Support Text:
Site contains key vocabulary, possible review questions, and activities that coordinate with the novel.
Before, during, and after reading activities that connect to children's prior knowledge and engages them to use complex thinking skills.
Teaching Suggestions
- Pull out key vocabulary that as specific to the text The Giver and engage students in a discussion to connect these words to terms they are more familiar with. Such vocabulary may include newchild, comfort object, and release.
- Before reading ask students to complete a check list of different items they would or would rather not have in their society. Such items could include hunger, love, memories, and colors. Afterwards engage students in a discussion to find out why or why not these items are of importance.
- After reading ask students to write an alternative ending to the novel, or to continue with the original ending and extend. What happened to Jonas? The newchild?
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