Ideal for KS3 & KS4 | Builds essential context | Supports critical thinking
This engaging and informative PowerPoint is the perfect companion to introduce students to The Giver by Lois Lowry. Blending pre-reading activities with background knowledge and a knowledge organiser, it sets the stage for deeper understanding and thoughtful reading.
What’s included:
Pre-reading questions: What are we reading and why?
Author background and inspiration (including memory, identity, and military family life)
Exploration of major themes (memory, individuality, conformity, utopia/dystopia)
Knowledge organiser section: key plot points, characters, themes, and vocabulary
Use this for:
Contextualising the novel before reading
Stimulating classroom discussion and critical thought
Developing empathy and awareness of social structures
Supporting revision and comprehension
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