Description
This comprehensive novel study for The Giver is a complete six-week instructional unit designed to eliminate the stress of planning while delivering rigorous, engaging, and meaningful instruction. Ideal for middle school and early high school classrooms, this resource provides a cohesive structure that guides students through the novel while strengthening reading comprehension, literary analysis, and critical thinking skills.
This Unit Plan Bundle includes a detailed teacher guide with an example unit schedule and pacing guide, making long-term planning clear and manageable. Lessons may be used individually, or teachers may implement the full bundle for a start-to-finish solution that supports a variety of instructional styles and classroom needs.
Students will explore the novel through a wide range of scaffolded and engaging activities, including
(1) Anticipation Guide
(2) Reading Questions for Every Chapter
(3) Vocabulary for Every Chapter
(4) Chapter Quizzes and Reading Checks
(5) One Pager Project
(6) Digital Escape Room
(7) Society Comparison Activity
(8) Theme Analysis with Background Information and Historical Context
(9) The Giver Final Test
(10) Word Search Puzzles
(11) The Giver Character Analysis Posters
(12) The Giver Book vs. Movie Comparison
This unit balances analytical writing, discussion, skill-based practice, and creative projects, allowing teachers to differentiate instruction while maintaining academic rigor. With a strong focus on theme, society, conformity, and individual choice, this novel study supports meaningful classroom discussions and deeper literary understanding.