Another Newbery Award (1994) winner from the author of Number the Stars. Aremarkable coming-of-age story about a young man who overcomes his society. Setin a "utopian" or "dystopian" (depending on your point of view!) society whichis extremely regulated and controlled, Jonas is selected for the very specialjob of becoming the Receiver of Memory in this story about a community of thefuture. When Jonas realizes, however, what has been lost and what the price ofconformity is, he makes a daring decision that will forever change his life.Our whole family read and discussed this book, finding it an excellent startingpoint for frank discussion of individuality and responsibility vs. security andhomogeneity. Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory for his community. Ashe becomes aware of the choices his world has made, he is faced with adifficult decision.
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Description
In Lois Lowry’s Newbery Medal–winning classic, twelve-year-old Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver does he begin to understand the dark secrets behind his fragile community.
Life in the community where Jonas lives is idyllic. Designated birthmothers produce newchildren, who are assigned to appropriate family units. Citizens are assigned their partners and their jobs. No one thinks to ask questions. Everyone obeys. Everyone is the same. Except Jonas.
Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. Gradually Jonas learns that power lies in feelings. But when his own power is put to the test—when he must try to save someone he loves—he may not be ready. Is it too soon? Or too late?
Told with deceptive simplicity, this is the provocative story of a boy who experiences something incredible and undertakes something impossible. In the telling it questions every value we have taken for granted and reexamines our most deeply held beliefs.
The Middle School guides is our largest offering of titles with Progeny Press. With over 40 titles to choose from, there are numerous books that will likely be suitable for your student. All presented from a Christian worldview, each guide is filled with comprehension questions, vocabulary building, and scriptural connections and application. Pages can be copied for family and individual classroom use. Many of the classics are found in this collection and would provide a great opportunity (or incentive) for your students to read the book and watch the movie! The recommended target goal is for students to read 4-6 guides during the school year. Answers are in the back and can be easily removed. Each guide includes Notes to the Instructor, mini author biographies, and background information. You may be working with a range of students all from one guide, and that’s okay! Each student will do what they are developmentally capable of accomplishing. It is easy to read just for fun, yet adding a literature guide helps to provide a guided reading experience promoting deeper thought and critical thinking. ~Rebecca
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-9 |
| Brand: | Clarion |
| Author: | Lois Lowry |
| ISBN: | 9780544336261 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.1875 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.4563 |