Novel Study: The Giver
Overview
A study and exploration of choices within society and different societal structures, using the dystopian novel The Giver. Pupils will develop their critical thinking skills by discussing the term ‘society’ and exploring whether an ‘ideal society’ is achievable for humanity.
Unit aims:
- To select and make inferences from a variety of supporting quotations
- To accurately use punctuation when quoting
- To identify key details in a text through skimming and scanning
- To track and trace the development of the theme rules and control/choices
- To track and trace plot and character developments
- To consider the generic influence of the Dystopian
Example Key Words
Community
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
Society
The community of people living in a particular country or region and having shared customs, laws, and organisations.
Govern
Conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people) with authority.
Utopia
An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.
Surveillance
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal
Dystopian
Relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.