Novel Unit The Giver Teacher Guide Grades 6-8

Teacher Guides

Teacher guides provide the framework for the novel, including any background information necessary to prepare students for the text. Discussion questions help you delve into the novel's plot, conflict, theme, and character motivations/interactions. Plus, they're designed to elicit student thought, discussion, and participation!

Time-saving, inspiring lesson plans provide a comprehensive novel unit—created by teachers for teachers. The legwork is done for you. The chapter-by-chapter guides incorporate research-based, higher-order reading, writing, and thinking activities.

• 32+ pages


• Summary


• "About the Author"


• Character list


• Background information


• Initiating activities


• Vocabulary activities (Gr.1–8)


• Discussion questions and answers


• Graphic organizers


• Writing ideas


• Literary analysis


• Post-reading discussion questions


• Cross-curriculum extension activities


• Assessment Scoring rubric

See also Student Packet #7768