1.  Controversial Issues and Theme

2.  A Controversial Issue o There are several within the book, you will be assigned a topic o You will present for THREE minutes to the class on: How it presents itself in The Giver How it presents itself in our society The Pros and Cons of the issue With those in your group on the same side as you, you will write a refutation of the issue  Theme o There are several within the book, you will be assigned a topic o You will present for THREE minutes to the class on: How this theme is presented in the book Quotes and explanation to prove that this is a theme in the novel Do we ever learn this lesson in our society o On your own you will write an essay about a theme in the novel, using the format we learn this week All of the items in red were meant to be completed in groups, however your behavior over the next three days determines if you get that privilege This adds up to a six minute presentation and two essays: 60 percent of your final: trust me you want to work in groups….

3.  Each week-until we finish the book- you will work together with an assigned group to complete several steps: 1. Reading the text together as a group- you will be required to do the assigned reading as a group 2. Lit. circle packets: o These packets contain roles and assignments for each member of your group Discussion Director Summarizer Connector Illuminator Word Watcher o Each week you will turn in one of these packets at the end of class on Friday. The packet must be complete and any extra pages attached. o You will then take quizzes together as a group Sometimes I will pick just one person to represent your group- so you are only as strong as your weakest member  Individually you are still responsible for the foldable and the Reading questions although you may help each other

4.  Controversial Issue: o You will present for THREE-Seven minutes to the class on: How it presents itself in The Giver How it presents itself in our society The Pros and Cons of the issue With those in your group on the same side as you, you will write a refutation of the issue Due: The day BEFORE your group presents  Theme: (for The Giver) o You will present for THREE- Seven minutes to the class on: How this theme is presented in the book Quotes and explanation to prove that this is a theme in the novel Do we ever learn this lesson in our society? As a group you will write a three paragraph essay proving this theme: this will be due on: 12/13

5. AbortionEuthanasiaEugenicsGender Roles Limited books Limitations on Personal Freedom for the greater good Control Drugs ( for emotions and impulses) for the greater good Importance of Memory Pleasure vs. Pain Importance of the Individual Growing Up Value of Language Personal Freedom Color

6.  TO DO:  Write a thesis for your theme essay  Write paragraph #1 for the theme essay (sep. per group)  Create a calendar/plan for when you are going to complete all of the parts to the project/presentatio n (could be in an agenda or sep paper- each)  Finish reading chap 16-17  Lit Circle questions for chap 16-17 (at least one per chap)- stamped MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySat/Sun 12/4: Work Day I will: 12/5: Chap 18-19 I will: 12/6: Chap 20 and Quiz I will: 12/7-8: I will: 12/9: Work Day I will: 12/10: Chap 21- 22 I will: 12/11: Chap 23 I will: 12/12: Review for Test I will: 12/13: Group test on the Giver I will: 12/14-15: I will: 12/16: Cohort Video Day I will: 12/17: In-class final I will: 12/18: No class Meeting I will: 12/19: 4 th period: Presentati on Day I will: (5 th and 6 th period) 12/20: 5 th and 6 th period Presentatio n Day Have a great break! Project Parts: 1.Research controversial issue- what is it 2.Find examples in the Giver 3.Research arguments for and against controversial issue 4.Write refutation essay with my partners who agree with me-type 5.Find examples of theme in the Giver 6.Explain how those quotes prove the theme 7.Find examples of this lesson (theme) in my society 8.Write thesis for theme essay 9.Write three body paragraphs for theme essay-type 10.Put together a poster or powerpoint for presentation 11.Plan who will say what in presentation 12.Practice presentation Work Day: 12/4

7. Presentation (powerpoint)  Controversial Issue: o You will present for THREE-Seven minutes to the class on: How it presents itself in The Giver (1slide) How it presents itself in our society (1slide) The Pros and Cons of the issue (2slide )  Theme: (for The Giver) o You will present for THREE- Seven minutes to the class on: How this theme is presented in the book (1slide) Quotes and explanation to prove that this is a theme in the novel (1slide) Do we ever learn this lesson in our society? (1slide) Essays  Refutation: With those in your group on the same side as you, you will write a refutation of the issue  13B in notebook  Due: Tuesday  Theme Essay: As a group you will write a three paragraph essay proving this theme:  20 in your notebook  this will be due on: 12/13  12 pt font  Times new roman  Double spaced