Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________ Period: _________
“The Giver”
By Lois Lowry
We began our novel study on “The Giver” on December 12, 2014. By January _____, 2015 you need
to have finished reading the novel, completed the corresponding work, and be ready to come to class
to discuss both. If at any time you do not have your book available, you may access the text at the
following link:
http://www.thomas.k12.ga.us/userfiles/473/Classes/1483/Full%20Text%20of%20The%20Giver.pdf
Should you have any questions during break, please email me at:
carolann.brennan@smyrna.k12.de.us
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________ Period: _________
Character Analysis: Character types
Characterization is the method used by a writer to develop how the character looks, acts, and thinks.
This activity gives you a chance to become familiar with the four types of literary characters and apply
that knowledge by identifying these character types in The Giver.
Character Development
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A flat character is not fully developed. The reader only knows one side of the character.
A round character is fully developed with both good and bad traits. The character becomes a
“real person” to the reader.
Character Change
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A static character does not experience a basic character change throughout the story.
A dynamic character does experience a basic character change triggered by events of the
story. The change is an internal one.
Directions: Label each character from The Giver as either static, flat, round dynamic, or a
combination of character types (round and dynamic; round and static; flat and static). Explain why
you labeled the characters as you did.
Character Type
Jonas
Jonas’ mother
Jonas’ father
Lily
Explanation
Asher
The Giver
Gabriel
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________ Period: _________
Plot Chart
Plot is the series of events that makes up the story. The rising action is the progression of events and
development of the conflicts that makes the story more interesting. The climax of the story is the
place where everything that has been brewing reaches its boiling point. This is the point of no return.
The falling action takes place after the climax. The falling action usually consists of a reversal, which
shows a change in the characters’ situation. Finally, the resolution clears up the complications of the
plot. In this activity, you will plot the major events in The Giver.
Directions: Fill in the plot chart below.
Introduction
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________ Period: _________
“The Giver”
By Lois Lowry
Comprehension Questions
Chapter 10:
1. Why does the attendant’s behavior surprise Jonas? _____________________________________
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2. What is the job of The Receiver? ___________________________________________________
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Chapter 11:
1. Describe how the memory is given to Jonas. __________________________________________
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2. What does the old Receiver of Memory tell Jonas to call him? _____________________________
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3. What happens to The Givers’ memory when he gives it to Jonas? _________________________
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Chapters 12 and 13:
1. Why do the faces change for Jonas at the Ceremony? __________________________________
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2. Why does Jonas think lack of color is “unfair”? _________________________________________
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3. What happened when the previous Receiver-in-training failed? ____________________________
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Chapters 14, 15, and 16:
1. How is the new memory of a sled ride different? _______________________________________
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2. What release is Jonas’ father preparing for? ___________________________________________
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3. What do Jonas’ parents tell him when he asks if they love him? ___________________________
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4. What is Jonas’ first lie to his parents? ________________________________________________
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Chapters 17, 18, and 19:
1. What does Father say will happen at the release of the twin? _____________________________
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2. What would occur if something happened to Jonas after one year of training?
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3. Describe Father’s attitude about the release of the twin. _________________________________
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Chapters 20, 21, and 22:
1. What does The Giver identify as the worst part of keeping the memories? ___________________
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2. What is the plan that Jonas and The Giver have created? ________________________________
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3. Why does Jonas give Gabe memories of snow when the planes fly overhead? _______________
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4. Why does Jonas think he made the wrong choice? _____________________________________
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Chapter 23:
1. What do you think happens to Gabe and Jonas at the end? _______________________________
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