Objective: SWBAT explain how the Giver uses his knowledge of the past to help the community make better decisions for its future.
Do-Now: Describe the worst physical pain you have ever felt in your life. What might life be like if we never had to feel pain? What would be gained by having a pain-free world? What would be lost?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Chapter #14. Why does Jonas need to have memories of pain and suffering? According to the Giver, how are his memories used to help the community make better decisions? Why can’t everyone in the community have these memories?
2) In groups, students will finish reading Chapter #14, focusing on the minor character Gabriel and his influence on the story. Why does Jonas feel a special connection to Gabriel? Why is Gabriel able to receive memories from Jonas, but Lily can’t?
3) Class will discuss the significance on Jonas memory transfer to Gabriel. Is there a significance behind Jonas, Gabriel, and the Giver all having blue eyes? What might be causing Gabriel to cry at night? Is it possible that Gabriel has bad memories keeping him awake at night?
Exit Slip: Do you agree with the community’s choice not to allow anyone besides the Receiver to have all the memories? How might this help the community maintain its utopia? What bad things might happen if everyone in the community had the same memories as Jonas?
Homework: Finish questions for Chapter #14
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