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The Giver by Lois Lowry

The test!

The test will be two parts: a quia section with multiple choice/matching/true and false, and an essay test.

For the quia test, you will not be allowed to use anything to help you, so you need to study. I suggest that you study the crossword puzzle at the end of the packet. If you need to review the answers to that crossword, you can find a blank one here or one with the answers here You can also play the kahoot game we played in class by clicking this link.

You will be allowed to use your packet on the essay portion - so make sure the packet is up to date, with no missing parts. The only exception to this is the crossword in the front about Lois Lowry. We didn't really do that one this year, so it is fine if you are missing answers there. But everything else - including the notes on dystopias in the front - should be completed.

Dystopian Literature

__The Giver__ was the first dystopian literature written specifically for young adults. If you like books like __The Hunger Games__, __The City of Ember__, __Matched__, or __Among the Hidden__, you have Lois Lowry to thank for it. She believed that young adults could handle the themes in dystopian literature quite well. I think she was right - do you?

Independent Task - Dystopian literature is not a new concept. Check out this video to learn more. Make sure you complete the questions on the Dystopian sheets in your packet as you watch. Feel free to pause, go back, or watch again to help you complete ALL the questions.

Meet the Author - Lois Lowry



Learning about Lois Lowry:

In your packet is a crossword that will walk you through the very interesting life of Lois Lowry. Use the resources below to discover the answers! Hint: you might want to look over the crossword clues BEFORE you start these! The answers are hidden in the videos, in the text, and in the pictures!

Click here to watch a video interview with Lois Lowry. Make sure you read the information under the video, too! (If the video is not willing to play, click here for another version of it - but be sure to read the info on the original page!)

Click here to read an autobiography of Lois Lowry. Be sure to click on the links in her story - they will open pictures!

Good work! You've completed this section. If you're still curious about Ms. Lowry, click on the picture above to learn more about Lois Lowry's writing, life, and inspirations. Yes, she is still alive!

Chapter Questions

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">You are required to answer questions for each chapter. These questions can be found in your packet. If you forget/lose your packet, you can get a copy here:

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">Please be careful if you print - it is a LARGE packet, and you may only need one or two pages!

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Here is the schedule of due dates for reading and completing the questions for each chapter. __These dates should be followed no matter what__ - you should expect them to be checked on the next school day if there is a day off for weather. You are welcome to work ahead if you'd like! If you are absent, you are expected to be caught up within a day or so - take your book and packet home every night!


 * Date || Chapters Due (read and do questions in packet) ||
 * 1/13 || 1 ||
 * 1/17 || 2, 4, 4 ||
 * 1/18 || 5 ||
 * 1/19 || 6 ||
 * 1/20 || 7 ||
 * 1/23 || 8, 9 ||
 * 1/24 || 10 ||
 * 1/25 || 11 ||
 * 1/26 || 12 ||
 * 1/27 || 13 ||
 * 1/30 || 14, 15 ||
 * 1/31 || 16 ||
 * 2/1 || 17 ||
 * 2/2 || 18 ||
 * 2/3 || 19 ||
 * 2/6 || 20, 21 ||
 * 2/7 || 22 ||
 * 2/8 || 23 ||
 * 2/9 || Final Thoughts ||

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Your Packet

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">For this unit, your packet and novel will be VERY important! It is imperative that you keep them safe and bring them with you to class every single day. If you lose your packet, it is YOUR responsibility to either get an extra one from me or print what you are missing. If you lose your book, you will be required to pay $10 for its replacement.