The Giver Book
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Objective
I can make predictions about the society and future events in *The Giver* based on the introduction.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
9 questions
Based on the video's explanation of prediction, what are the two main things you need to make a good prediction about a story?
Imagine the cover of *The Giver* shows a young person looking into the distance. What are two possible predictions you could make about the story based on this image alone?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In the early chapters of *The Giver*, the community seems very organized and structured. What is one potential problem or challenge that might arise from this high level of control? Explain your prediction. Based on the descriptions of family units and the Naming Ceremony in the beginning of *The Giver*, what is one prediction you can make about how individuals are valued or treated in this society? Explain your reasoning.”
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