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English 8 Hour Date

Society Comparison Chart

DIRECTIONS: Based on the chapters we have read in The Giver , it is apparent and

obvious that the Community that Jonas lives in is very different than our own society. On the

opposite side of this sheet, you will see a chart. We will use it to “chart” our understanding

of the differences between the Community and our society in regard to Family, School,

Social Life, and Personal Life. You may use bullet points to sum up your thoughts. When

your chart is finished, write a short paragraph comparing the societies below.

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English 8 Hour Date

Before the “Sameness” Activity

Rules. Regulations. Sameness. How did the Community in The Giver get this way? Wasthere a civil war? Did people fight to be the same? Did anyone try to promote individuality? This

is your chance to do some creative writing. Use your imagination to describe the Community

before the Sameness and what events occurred that led to the intense government control and

lack of individuality. Your story must have the following:

● At least one character (you may use first person or third person narration)

● A description of the Community before the Sameness and the events leading up to the

changes we see in Jonas’ world

Aside from these rules, you are free to be as creative as possible!

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Cross The Line Activity

Introduction

We live in a diverse world. In this exercise we will explore the diversity among us by thinking

about our values, our backgrounds, our teachers, and our experiences. We might even discover that this fairly group is much more diverse than any of you would assume. We might even

discover that you have things in common with this group that you never would have guessed.

This activity will involve labeling and personalizing some of this diversity. This personalization

might prove uncomfortable at times. Eventually, however, it might empower us to break down

some of the stereotypes and assumptions that we, as a product of our cultures, experiences,

and lives hold.

Instructions

Ask everyone to gather on one side of the room/line and face towards its center.

Call out specific categories/labels/descriptions, and ask that all of those to whom this applies,

walk to the other side of the room/line.

For example, I might request that anyone with glasses please cross the room. If this describes

you and you feel comfortable acknowledging it, you would walk to this side of the room/line.

Once there, turn and face the crowd you just left. Get in touch with your feelings and think

about those people on both sides, then return to the side you started from. After a few seconds, I

will continue with a new question.

Remember, there is no pressure to cross the room/line if you don’t feel comfortable doing so.You will need to make that decision.

At the conclusion of the activity, we will discuss what we felt and what we learned. There may be

times when this activity makes you feel slightly uncomfortable. I would urge you to lean into that

discomfort since it may mean that you are about to gain an important learning or insight.

Ground Rules

There are two important ground rules to this activity.

1. The first involves listening. Let’s have silence throughout the exercise no talking, snickering,giggling, nonverbal messages.

2. It is imperative that we respect the dignity of each person who is here. All that is shared should

remain confidential nothing that is offered should leave this room. However, if after the workshop

you really need to talk to a particular person, be sure to ask his/her permission.



Questions for the Activity

Anyone who has visited another country

Anyone who is female

Anyone who prefers day to night

Anyone who has never flown Anyone who owns your own car

Anyone who has been in love and been hurt

Anyone who feels that they know very little about their cultural heritage

Anyone who would describe his or her family as blue collar or working class

Anyone who would describe his or her family as middle class

Anyone who would describe his or her family as upper class

Anyone who is the oldest in the family

Anyone who is the youngest in the family

Anyone who is an only child

Anyone who sometimes has low self confidence Anyone who sometimes feels lonely

Anyone who has ever been in a fight just to prove they were tough

Anyone who has received all As last semester

Anyone who considers him/herself a Democrat

Anyone who considers him/herself a Republican

Anyone who considers him/herself a Socialist

Anyone who is adopted

Anyone whose natural parents have divorced, separated, or never married

Anyone who has had one or more of their parents pass away

Anyone who has a family member or friend who is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered Anyone who has experienced the effects of alcoholism in their family

Anyone who has experienced the effects of drug addiction in their family

Anyone who has a friend or relative who has or has attempted to commit suicide

Anyone who has a friend or relative who has been sexually assaulted or abused

Anyone who plans to go to college

Anyone who feels physically unattractive

Anyone who has a friend or relative currently in jail or prison

Anyone who did not cross the line at ANY point even though the statement was true for them

Anyone who has still not yet crossed the line

Does anyone have any other questions that they would like to ask the group?



Processing Questions

What kind of feelings did you have as you participated?

How did you feel when there were very few of you on one side of the room?

Did you find yourself making judgments of others? (What about changing them?)

How did the movement of others influence you?What did you learn through this activity that can make our environment more welcoming?

What did you learn through this activity that will make you a better person or leader?

Through this activity, intentionally or not, did you show others who you are?

Through this activity, intentionally or not, do you think that you learned about who others are?

What did you learn about individuality and/or diversity?

Does individuality and/or diversity matter?



The Giver Name

English 8 Hour Date

Fishbowl Discussion: The Importance and Value of Memory

We have been discussing the importance and value of memory as a theme in The Giver ,and I am sure you all have different thoughts about what this theme means both within and

outside of the book. In order to get these thoughts out and have our voices heard, we are going

to have a Fishbowl Discussion in class. What is a Fishbowl? I will help you GRASP the

concept:

● Goal: The goal of a Fishbowl Discussion is to allow you to freely express your ideas with

your classmates. For our memory discussion, I want you to take some time to examine

how you feel about memory and its importance so you can better understand how it

functions in and outside of The Giver .

● Role: Your role for the Fishbowl will be that of a theme explorer. You need to dig up

memories: happy memories, sad memories, and your thoughts about them in order tosolve our theme mystery. How do your experiences match or differ from Jonas’? Why

does it matter?

● Audience: Your audience for the Fishbowl will be your classmates, your teachers, and

maybe even the world! We want to know how you understand memory, or how your own

experiences fall into the puzzle of this theme.

● Scenario: We will have 5 chairs in a circle (the Fishbowl), with the rest of the class

surrounding them. 4 people will start in the middle and answer some questions about

memory as a theme. At any time, someone from the surrounding group may sit in the

empty chair, and then someone else must leave the circle. There must be 4 people in the

bowl at all times!● Performance: EVERYONE must enter the bowl at least once! I want to know what you

know about this theme! Show me your thinking while you are discussing with your

classmates.

Got it? Good! Here’s how I’ll be looking at the discussion for assessment purposes...

Did I enter the Fishbowl atleast one time?

Yes (5) or No (0) /5

Did I say something to further the discussion, make a

connection, or explore whatthe theme means?

Yes (5) or Somewhat (3) or No (0)

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Was I quiet and observantwhile on the outside of the

bowl? Did I build off of othersideas once I entered the

bowl?

Yes (5) or Somewhat (3) or No (0)

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Here are some questions to think about for our discussion, and space to jot down thoughts and

ideas.

● Why are memories important?

● What role does memory play in the book?

● What emotions do we associate with memories?● Are painful memories just as valuable as joyful memories?

● How is the importance or value of memory a theme in The Giver ?

● Are all memories shared memories? Do our memories become part of the “human

experience?”

● Do some memories have priority over others? Which ones?

● Are our memories important? Why?



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