1. Bellwork Sept. 10, 2015-Copy and answer. Copy and answer.

2. Standard/EQ ELAGSE7RI 10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiency with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. EQ: How does background information and context improve my reading experience?

3. Hook: Anticipation Guide The Giver by Lois Lowry Place a check ( ) in the blank to indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. We will revisit the anticipation guide at the conclusion of this unit to see if any of your opinions have changed.

4. Mini-Lesson: (15-20 min) Students will complete a final draft of the components of a perfect society. Students will complete a gallery walk to view other groups posters.

5. Work Session Handout: Pre-Reading Activity Predict - a – Plot Before Reading the book, The Giver, Answer the following questions: Look at the picture on the cover. What kind of role do you think this character play in the book? What do you think the expression on his face means? Do you think he is the Giver? Read the passage on the back of the book. What do you think the author means by saying Jonas’ world is perfect? What do you think the role of the Giver is in the community? What do you think “the true pleasures and plains of life” are?

6. Work Session- The Giver by Lois Lowry 1.Watch the interview with Lois Lowry (Waldele has on flash drive if needed). http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/09/18/text-to-text-the-giver- and-the-dark-side-of-young-adult-fiction/?_r=0 2. Read the Introduction pgs. x-xii (before Chapter One) if time allows

7. Extension What inspired Lois Lowry to write this book? Read the Informational Text Titled: “Lois Lowry Says 'The Giver' Was Inspired By Her Father's Memory Loss” http://www.npr.org/2014/08/16/340170478/lois- lowry-says-the-giver-was-inspired-by-her-fathers-memory-losshttp://www.npr.org/2014/08/16/340170478/lois- lowry-says-the-giver-was-inspired-by-her-fathers-memory-loss

8. Closing Share Predict a Plots Or What would it be like to lose your memory?