The+Giver

__The Giver__

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Check out the short video interview with the author of the book, __**The Giver**__, the book we are currently reading in class.

In a world with no poverty, no crime, no sickness and no unemployment, and where every family is happy, 12-year-old Jonas is chosen to be the community's Receiver of Memories. Under the guidance of an old man known as the Giver, he discovers the disturbing truth about his utopian world. In this 1994 Newberry Medal science fiction and fantasy winner, author Lois Lowry will make you think about the value of your memories, good and bad, and will help you to realize the importance of freedom of choice. In this Web Quest, you can design a utopian society, create assignments for yourself and your friends, showcase your own memories, and perhaps even rewrite the ending to this book!
 * Introduction**

To learn more about the author, Lois Lowry visit this site by [|clicking here].

You may click here to watch a book trailer of The Giver.


 * The Task**

**__ CLASS PROJECT - UTOPIA MANIA __** ** Due December 2 **
 * //Utopia Mania//**  Lois Lowry’s novel is a story about what happens in a “Utopian” society. A Utopia is a place where everything is perfect, or at least everything is supposed to be perfect. What would a “perfect place” mean to you? Maybe in your perfect place everyone would be six feet tall and play basketball all day or perhaps you have other ideas. You will be designing a Glogster, an online poster, of your Utopian Society. You choose the format that best fits your style and interests.

Please check back for assignments as we continue reading... :)
 * DUE: DECEMBER 11, 2013 **
 * Click here for a printable handout of the Utopia Mania Project - [[file:Utopia Mania.docx]] **

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