Middle School The Giver Resources

This discussion guide helps readers reflect on chapters 1–5 of Lois Lowry’s The Giver. 

This pre-reading activity is a great way to prepare students for reading The Giver by Lois Lowry.

Use this pre-reading discussion guide to prepare students for reading The Giver by Lois Lowry.

These post-reading writing prompts ask students to reflect on the major themes and events from The Giver.

After reading Lois Lowry’s The Giver, watch the movie adaptation in order to compare the written and visual forms of the story!

Use this discussion guide to help readers reflect on chapters 6–11 of Lois Lowry’s The Giver. 

Use this discussion guide to help readers reflect on chapters 12–17 of Lois Lowry’s The Giver. 

Use these discussion questions to engage your readers and support their comprehension of chapters 18–23 of Lois Lowry’s The Giver.

Engage readers with a colorful artistic extension activity to go along with The Giver by Lois Lowry!

After finishing the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry, give students a chance to “receive” a memory with this engaging extension activity!

After finishing the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry, give students a chance to “transmit” a memory of their own with this creative extension project! 

Engage readers with an exciting musical extension activity to be completed after they've finished reading The Giver by Lois Lowry!

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Jonas from The Giver.