Exploring Themes in The Giver
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify, discuss, and provide evidence for themes in The Giver.
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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify, discuss, and provide evidence for themes in The Giver.
What do you already know about theme in literature?
Hook: The 'Perfect' Choice
If you could erase all physical pain and sadness from the world, but also lose your favourite color and the feeling of 'true' love, would you do it? Think about your choice.
Theme vs. Topic
What is a Theme?
'Love' is a topic. It is a subject we see in many stories.
'Love is worth the pain of loss' is a theme. Themes are messages or lessons.
What is a Topic?
Theme vs. Topic
One word representation of the theme.
Topic: the "WHAT" in the story
Taking a topic and making it a universal message/life lesson for all.
What is a Theme? The SO WHAT?
Look at the list below- Topics and Themes?
Precision of language.
Without pain, one cannot truly appreciate joy.
Rules and Order.
Individuality is more important than being the same as everyone else.
Family.
Central Conflict: Sameness vs. Individuality
The Giver explores whether it's better to be safe and the same, or to have choices and individuality with both joy and pain.
What are your topics you can think about connected to The Giver?
Take one of the TOPICS we brainstormed and use the text below to create a theme:
"In The Giver, the author uses [Topic] to show the reader that [Your Universal Message]."
What do you know about theme now?
