Novel Study: The Giver: Movie Study

After students have finished reading Lois Lowry’s The Giver, have them watch the movie adaptation in order to compare the written and visual forms of the story! This two-page extension activity begins with a graphic organizer that students will use to record the similarities and differences between the novel and film, as well as how the experience of reading the book differed from that of watching the movie. Then, on the next page, students will dive deeper into their analysis as they answer several short-answer questions and share their opinion about which version they would recommend. Be sure to explore the complete set of novel study worksheets for The Giver to help students get the most out of their reading!