Address the class explaining that although they have spent the last 11 years learning to fit in and standardize their behavior, that this ceremony will celebrate their differences. Once they are all settled, immediately transform into The Chief Elder. Welcome students to the classroom with a colorful poster for The Ceremony of Twelve. It allows students to empathize with Jonas and his friends as they are assigned careers by the Chief Elder during the Ceremony of 12. This first activity is always a class favorite. Below are 8 of my favorite activities for The Giver that do just that. The complex dystopian plotline, dynamic characters, and thought-provoking themes provide so many opportunities for teachers to foster text-to-self and text-to-world connections. Critical thinking activities that allow students to empathize with the characters are a must-have in any novel unit. The Giver by Lois Lowry is a teacher’s dream novel.
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