This document is a comprehensive study guide for ‘The Giver’ by Lois Lowry, a renowned author known for her impactful children’s literature. Published by Scholastic, the guide explores key themes, characters, and plot elements of this Newbery Medal-winning book. It includes sections on character analysis, thematic discussions, and thought-provoking questions to enhance understanding. The guide is structured to facilitate both individual study and group discussions, making it an excellent resource for educators and students alike. Additionally, it offers insights into the author’s background and the context in which the book was written. With activities and related reading suggestions, this document serves as a valuable tool for anyone looking to delve deeper into the narrative and its significance.
The Giver
by Lois Lowry
Scholastic BookFiles
A READING GUIDE TO
™
Jeannette Sanderson
Copyright © 2003 by Scholastic Inc.
Interview © 2003 by Lois Lowry
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Scholastic BookFiles: A Reading Guide to The Giver
by Lois Lowry/Jeannette Sanderson.
p. cm.
Summary: Discusses the writing, characters, plot,
and themes of this 1994 Newbery Award–winning book.
Includes discussion questions and activities.
Includes bibliographical references (p. ).
1. Lowry, Lois. Giver—Juvenile literature. 2. Science fiction,
American—History and criticism—Juvenile literature. [1. Lowry,
Lois. Giver. 2. American literature—History and criticism.]
I. Title: A Reading Guide to The Giver by Lois Lowry. II. Title.
PS3562.O923 G5837 2003
813′.54—dc21 2002191233
0-439-46356-4
10987654321 0304050607
Composition by Brad Walrod/High Text Graphics, Inc.
Cover and interior design by Red Herring Design
Printed in the U.S.A. 23
First printing, July 2003
About Lois Lowry 5
How
The Giver
Came About 9
An Interview with Lois Lowry 12
Chapter Charter: Questions to Guide Your Reading 18
Plot: What’s Happening? 23
Setting/Time and Place: Where in the World Are We? 30
Themes/Layers of Meaning: Is That What It
Really
Means? 33
Characters: Who Are These People, Anyway? 41
Opinion: What Have Other People Thought About
The Giver
?47
Glossary 50
Lois Lowry on Writing 52
You Be the Author! 55
Activities 57
Related Reading 61
Bibliography 63
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