The Giver

Chapter 2 = 15:18-27:57

Chapter 3 = 27:58-37:33

Chapter 4 = 37:35-49:10

Chapter 5 = 49:13-57:39

Chapter 6 = 57:41-1:12:20 .

chapter 7 = 1:12:26

chapter 8 = 1:25:35

chapter 9 = 1:35:48

chapter 10 = 1:46:48

Chapter 11 = 2:00:57

Chapter 12 = 2:14:37

Chapter 13- 2:30:00

Chapter 14 2:47:03

Chapter 15 3:02:36

Chapter 16 3:06:33

Chapter 17 3:20:08

Chapter 18 3:33:15

Chapter 19 3:44:04

Chapter 20 3:53:59

Chapter 21 4:12:00

Chapter 22 4:23:09

Chapter 23 4:29:50

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

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Major Concepts for Unit:

  • Problem/Solution structure

  • Characterization

  • Dystopian Genre

  • Paraphrasing/summarizing

  • Dynamic/Static Characters

  • Dialogue on the value of equality

  • Dialogue on the value of individuality

  • Author's use of figurative language