The Giver

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-giver

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote The Giver?American
2. What is the publication date?April 26, 1993
3. What is the major literary award?Newbery Medal (1994)
4. What is The Giver about?It is a story about a boy named Jonas who lives in a community where everyone is the same and no one has feelings or colors. Jonas learns that the community has hidden memories and he becomes the Receiver of those memories. He discovers that feelings can bring both joy and pain.
5. Why does Jonas become the Receiver of Memory?Jonas is chosen because he is special and the community needs someone to hold the memories of all people. Being the Receiver lets him learn about emotions and history that others have forgotten. This makes him see the truth about their society.

Dystopian Literature: A genre depicting oppressive societies often disguised as utopias, serving as social commentary.
Receiver of Memory: The singular individual responsible for safeguarding and transmitting the community's collective past experiences.
Sameness: The enforced societal doctrine prioritizing uniformity and emotional neutrality over individual expression and feeling.