Part 1
I chose The Giver by Lois Lowry as my topic. I wanted to research this book in depth because I would love to teach it one day. After I asked several friends if they had ever read The Giver they all reacted in a similar manner: dropping their jaws and exclaiming, "That book is one of my favorites!" I believe that this book has influenced many middle schoolers. The literature encourages individual thinking and being different. I chose The Giver because students can identify with the lead character, Jonas, and his journey to do what is right. I would like to study more of the underlying themes of the book and how to approach difficult questions that the students may ask.
Part 2
I have read The Giver recently to refresh my mind. This book remains near the top of young adult reading charts because its topic motivates interest in the reader. Since the book is sometimes seen as "controversial" I may have to negotiate with reasons why students should read it. In my I-search paper I would like to research the benifits of The Giver.
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I haven't read the giver yet, but will definitely have to, since it's been such a big impact on the world. What's all the commotion, kind of thing. But, I can always use a good lift, and it sounds like it is.
I have to say Jess that I read the Giver MANY years ago, I think it was for sixth grade, but anyway...
Even though me reading that book was so long ago, i still remember it over a dacade later!! I think teaching this book is a great idea and i am sure that you will come up with some great ideas. If not talk to me because I remember some of the assignments still that I was supposed to do :)
~Emms
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