A Full Depth & Complexity Literature Unit | Power, Choice, Memory, Ethics
Transform your novel study of Lois Lowry’s The Giver into a powerful exploration of power, control, ethics, memory, and identity with this complete, ready‑to‑teach unit created through the lens of Depth & Complexity, Utopia vs. Dystopia, and high‑level critical thinking.
Perfect for advanced, gifted, or honors learners, this unit is flexible enough for whole‑class instruction, small groups, or independent study.
What the Resource Includes
70+ slides of structured lessons, activities, and analysis tools.
Unit overview, pacing, and teaching directions.
Pre‑reading activities, including power, ethics, and utopia vs. dystopia concepts.
Chapter-by-chapter lessons with essential questions, close reading, writing prompts, symbolism, and advanced discussion questions.
High‑Level Thinking Activities
Debates, power analysis, emotional‑control charts, concept maps, iceberg reasoning, decision‑making tasks, and symbolism exploration.
Creative & Culminating Projects
Utopia/dystopia world‑building, exit tickets, Socratic Seminar materials, and final reflective writing.
Assessments
Skills Students Build
Ethical reasoning, literary analysis, understanding of systems and governance, empathy, and structured argumentation.
Why Teachers Love It
Fully structured yet flexible, engaging for advanced learners, deep discussions, and interdisciplinary connections.
A Full Depth & Complexity Literature Unit | Power, Choice, Memory, Ethics
Transform your novel study of Lois Lowry’s The Giver into a powerful exploration of power, control, ethics, memory, and identity with this complete, ready‑to‑teach unit created through the lens of Depth & Complexity, Utopia vs. Dystopia, and high‑level critical thinking.
Perfect for advanced, gifted, or honors learners, this unit is flexible enough for whole‑class instruction, small groups, or independent study.
What the Resource Includes
70+ slides of structured lessons, activities, and analysis tools.
Unit overview, pacing, and teaching directions.
Pre‑reading activities, including power, ethics, and utopia vs. dystopia concepts.
Chapter-by-chapter lessons with essential questions, close reading, writing prompts, symbolism, and advanced discussion questions.
High‑Level Thinking Activities
Debates, power analysis, emotional‑control charts, concept maps, iceberg reasoning, decision‑making tasks, and symbolism exploration.
Creative & Culminating Projects
Utopia/dystopia world‑building, exit tickets, Socratic Seminar materials, and final reflective writing.
Assessments
Skills Students Build
Ethical reasoning, literary analysis, understanding of systems and governance, empathy, and structured argumentation.
Why Teachers Love It
Fully structured yet flexible, engaging for advanced learners, deep discussions, and interdisciplinary connections.
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