1. Warm-Up Read and annotate “The Trees.”
On the back, answer these questions:
How is the world of “The Trees” a dystopia?
Connect “The Trees” to a historical or current event. Explain.
Connect “The Trees” to “The Giver.” Explain.

2. “The Giver” Summarizer:
#2: How do you think life will be different for the community now that they have memories back? Explain – in detail – at least three things that you think will change, and why.
Reflection Paragraph:
In one well-developed paragraph (6-8 sentences) with plenty of supporting details, explain how “The Giver” is a dystopian text, and make sure you include your understanding of what the story is warning us about.
Front Cover:
On your front cover, draw a picture that represents the story.

3. Work Time
With the remaining time, please work on your Encyclopedia Project, which is due on Friday!