Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to Dystopian Literature and Setting the Stage
Discuss the concept of dystopia and its characteristics.
Introduce "The Giver" and its author, Lois Lowry.
Read Chapters 1-3 and analyze the setting, characters, and initial conflicts.
Assign reading journal entries focusing on initial impressions and predictions.
Lesson 2
In Depth Character Study
 Week 2
Lesson 3
Themes of Conformity and Individuality
Explore themes of conformity and individuality in Chapters 4-7.
Discuss Jonas's role in the community and his unique qualities.
Analyze how rules and regulations shape the characters' lives.
Conduct a group discussion on the pros and cons of a controlled society.
Lesson 4
Rules  & Regulations
 Week 3
Lesson 5
The Role of Memories and Emotions
Read Chapters 8-11 and examine the significance of memories.
Discuss how the absence of emotions impacts the characters.
Analyze Jonas's training with The Giver and its effects on his worldview.
Assign a creative writing task imagining a world without emotions.
Lesson 6
Exploration of Emotions 
 Week 4
Lesson 7
Challenging Authority and Seeking Truth
Explore Chapters 12-15 and discuss Jonas's growing disillusionment.
Analyze the role of authority figures and the control they exert.
Debate ethical dilemmas presented in the story, such as the release of infants.
Assign a research project on real-world examples of challenging authority.
Lesson 8
Ethical Delimas
 Week 5
Lesson 9
Friendship and Connection
Read Chapters 16-18 and focus on Jonas's relationships with Fiona and Asher.
Analyze the importance of friendship in a controlled society.
Discuss the impact of Jonas's new perceptions on his friendships.
Conduct a character analysis of Fiona or Asher.
Lesson 10
Relationships Between Characters
 Week 6
Lesson 11
The Power of Choice and Free Will
Explore Chapters 19-21 and discuss Jonas's growing understanding of choice.
Analyze how memories and emotions influence decision-making.
Debate the ethical implications of the community's suppression of choice.
Assign a reflective essay on the theme of free will in "The Giver."
Lesson 12
Choices
 Week 7
Lesson 13
Rebellion and Escape
Read Chapters 22-23 and analyze Jonas's decision to leave the community.
Discuss the risks and consequences of rebellion in dystopian societies.
Examine the role of The Giver in Jonas's escape plan.
Assign a creative project imagining an alternate ending for the novel.
Lesson 14
Examine the Role of the Giver
 Week 8
Lesson 15
Consequences
Explore Chapters 24-25 and discuss the sacrifices made by Jonas and The Giver.
Analyze the consequences of Jonas's actions on the community.
Debate the ethical implications of sacrificing individual happiness for societal stability.
Assign a group presentation on the theme of sacrifice in dystopian literature.
Lesson 16
Sacrifice
 Week 9
Lesson 17
Resilience and Hope
Read Chapters 26-27 and examine Jonas's resilience in the face of challenges.
Discuss the importance of hope and optimism in dystopian narratives.
Analyze the significance of the novel's ambiguous ending.
Assign a final project where students create their own dystopian short story or artwork.
Lesson 18
Creative Writing
 Week 10
Lesson 19
Final Reflection
Reflect on the themes, characters, and lessons learned throughout the novel study.
Discuss how "The Giver" compares to other dystopian works studied during the course.
Conduct a final assessment, such as a written exam or oral presentation, on key concepts.
Celebrate the completion of the novel study with a class activity or party.
Lesson 20
Discussion