The Giver Study Guide

Story Summary: Jonas lives in a perfect society: no pain, no hunger, nothing that might make life inconvenient. In Jonas's world, all children are assigned the jobs they will do as adults. Jonas is singled out to become the next Receiver of Memory, to learn all the hidden secrets of the past--the pains and the pleasures that his community has abolished. But when Jonas learns what his society has lost to achieve perfection, he devises a plan to give the memories back to his community.

Looking for more than activity sheets or a who-did-what series of questions? Want to dig into the essence of the novel? This study guide provides easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis, critical thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary, and activities, plus a complete answer key. Examines issues from a Christian perspective. Excellent for private schools and home study. Also an excellent reference for public school teachers, but biblical references may have to be removed.