The Giver Lesson Plan

Chapters 14-19.

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.4

   Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.

2. 2

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.1

   
   Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested classroom exercises and activities and discuss all of the...