THE GIVER – CHAPTER 21

Guiding Questions:

1. What did Jonas think that would “work” in the beginning of the chapter?

- The escape plan.

2. What is the decision that was being made that forced Jonas to flee?

- Gabe would be released the next morning.

3. What were the crimes that Jonas committed as he was escaping?

- Leaving at night, stealing food, stole his father’s bicycle, took Gabriel.

4. What did Jonas and Gabe do the first day after breakfast?

- They hid and slept.

5. What time of the day did Jonas and Gabe travel?

- At night

6. What was Jonas the most scared of while on the run?

- The search planes.

7. Why couldn’t the search planes see them?

- They do not see color, so Jonas and Gabe blended in with their surroundings, also the

heat detectors couldn’t detect them.

8. How did Jonas throw the heat detectors off?

- Jonas made himself and Gabe cold.

9. How did Jonas know that the community was starting to give up the search?

- The search planes were less frequent.

Lesson:

 Recall the events that lead to chapter 21.

 Explain that Jonas makes a significant decision that impacts the course of the story.

 Preview objectives.

 Activity 1 – Close Reading

- Part 1: Reread the chapter and take note of significant details, key ideas, and

important quotations.

- Part 2: Discuss their interpretations of the text and share their notes with each other.\

- Encourage students to ask questions, share insights, and engage in thoughtful

dialogue about the meaning and significance of the chapter.

 Activity 2 – Quiz (Guiding Questions)

 Activity 3 – Song Analysis and Reflection

- Part 1: Listen to the song “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana and analyze the lyrics.

Relate to the overall theme of The Giver of individuality and the desire to go beyond

what is expected or allowed – breaking free from conformity to society to seek one’s

own identity and purpose.

- Part 2: Write a reflection on how the themes of the song relate to their own lives and

experiences, and how it connects to the novel.