1. The Giver
Written by Lois Lowry

2. Born in Hawaii in 1937. Also wrote Number the Stars.
Lois Lowry
Born in Hawaii in 1937.
Also wrote Number the Stars.

3. The Giver
Genre – Science Fiction – A novel that describes the impact of science and technology, or both, upon society or people.

4. Utopia – A perfect place  What would a utopia be like?
The Giver
Utopia – A perfect place 
What would a utopia be like?

5. 4 choices
End of book projects

6. Pamphlet project REQUIREMENTS:
You are required to create a pamphlet advertising the community Jonas lives in. The pamphlet should include a lot of important information about the community to help convince people to visit.
REQUIREMENTS:
Cover page
Info about the setting (1-2 paragraphs)
Info on the rules and rituals (2-3 paragraphs)
Info on the jobs available (1-2 paragraphs)
Colored pictures (hand drawn or from Internet)

7. Create your Own Community
Jonas lives in a very different society than the one we live in. What do you consider to be the perfect community or utopia? Create your own perfect community.
REQUIREMENTS:
Title page (Name of your community)
Flag OR map
Flag- full color, represents something important about community
Map- layout of your community
Government info (What is it like? Who is in charge? Laws? Punishments?)
Transportation info (how do people get around? Roads? Train tracks?)
Employment info (Do people work? What kind of jobs? How is this decided?)
Choose ONE of the following:
educational info, currency info, entertainment info, housing info

8. Final Scene with Summary
On large sheet of white paper, create and illustrate the final scene of The Giver. How do you picture it?
Write a one page summary of the last chapter or the last scene.
REQUIREMENTS:
Drawing includes at least 5 specific details
Remember to add in setting, characters, season, surrounding, correct colors, etc.
Summary is at least 2 paragraphs
Summary includes who (characters) , what, when (setting), where (setting), why and how

9. Favorite Scene with Book Review
On large sheet of white paper, create and illustrate your favorite scene from The Giver. How do you picture it?
Write a one page book review of The Giver to tell interested readers about it.
REQUIREMENTS:
Drawing includes at least 5 specific details
Remember to add in setting, characters, season, surrounding, correct colors, etc.
Book review is at least 2 paragraphs
Book review includes the following:
Why you liked or disliked the book?
Some of your favorite parts
Who your favorite character is and why
Would you recommend this book to readers?