Finding Theme in The Giver
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Objective
I can identify the theme of The Giver.
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Warm-up video
Kaushal Jain · 4:57
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Jonas lives in a community with no color, crime, or emotions.
- 2
Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory, who learns about the real world from The Giver.
- 3
Jonas escapes his community to save Gabriel and release memories to the community.
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Practice
12 questions
What is the central idea explored in 'The Giver'?
Explain how the concept of 'sameness' affects the characters in the community.
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Exit ticket
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“What is one major theme of The Giver, based on Jonas's experiences in the book?”
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