The Giver- Thematic Analysis

Create a visual that displays the following information from The Giver
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Choose a theme from the novel and make it the focus of your visual. Suggestionwrite it in dark/large font.
Find seven quotes from the novel that support your chosen theme. These also must
show the themes progression over the course of the plot. Must include page
numbers!
Find one quote that shows how setting plays a direct role in the theme. Briefly
explain the relationship (1-2 sentences).
Draw a visual of a character that played a major role in the development of the
theme. In no more than 3-4 sentences, explain the characters direct relationship to
the theme.
Find at least ten examples of diction that pertain to your chosen theme and display
them on your visual. Make sure you write the page number beside each word/phrase
you choose.
Apply theme to a real-world situation. Think: How is does your chosen theme apply
to an event happening in the world? Explain in, no more than, seven sentences.
Make sure your visual is legible, neat, colorful, grammatically correct, and done with
your best effort. This will count as a formal assignment (65%).

***Assignments may be shared on Google Drive with Mrs. Travieso IF IT DOES NOT EXCEED
ONE PAGE.***

Rubric
10 points- Correct theme
20 points- Seven quotes from the novel that pertain to the theme and its progression- must
include page numbers.
20 points- Visual of character that plays a direct role in theme. Explanation of the
relationship to theme.
15 points- Ten examples of diction that pertain to the theme- must include page numbers.
15 points- Application to a real-world situation.
5 points- Neat and colorful
5 points- Free of grammatical errors.
10 points- Visual demonstrates that students understand concepts that play a role in
creating theme.

The Giver- Thematic Analysis

Create a visual that displays the following information from The Giver
1.
Choose a theme from the novel and make it the focus of your visual. Suggestionwrite it in dark/large font.
2.
Find seven quotes from the novel that support your chosen theme. These also must
show the themes progression over the course of the plot. Must include page numbers!
3.
Find one quote that shows how setting plays a direct role in the theme. Briefly
explain the relationship (1-2 sentences).
4.
Draw a visual of a character that played a major role in the development of the
theme. In no more than 3-4 sentences, explain the characters direct relationship to the
theme.
5.
Find at least ten examples of diction that pertain to your chosen theme and display
them on your visual. Make sure you write the page number beside each word/phrase you
choose.
6.
Apply theme to a real-world situation. Think: How is does your chosen theme apply
to an event happening in the world? Explain in, no more than, seven sentences.
7.
Make sure your visual is legible, neat, colorful, grammatically correct, and done with
your best effort. This will count as a formal assignment (65%).
***Assignments may be shared on Google Drive with Mrs. Travieso IF IT DOES NOT EXCEED
ONE PAGE.***

Rubric
10 points- Correct theme
20 points- Seven quotes from the novel that pertain to the theme and its progression- must
include page numbers.
20 points- Visual of character that plays a direct role in theme. Explanation of the
relationship to theme.
15 points- Ten examples of diction that pertain to the theme- must include page numbers.
15 points- Application to a real-world situation.
5 points- Neat and colorful
5 points- Free of grammatical errors.
10 points- Visual demonstrates that students understand concepts that play a role in
creating theme.