Novel Study: The Giver: Discussion Guide #1

Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 1–5 of Lois Lowry’s The Giver. Designed for seventh- and eighth-grade students, this worksheet features comprehension and analysis questions that get students thinking deeply about the plot and setting of the text, as well as the author’s use of language and literary techniques. For sample student responses, click "View answer key." For more novel-specific activities, be sure to check out our full set of worksheets related to The Giver.