The Giver Middle School Language Arts Together

Explore Big Ideas with a Story They Won’t Forget

Challenge your middle schooler to think deeply about freedom, memory, and individuality with our Language Arts Together curriculum based on The Giver by Lois Lowry.

This open-and-go program weaves reading, writing, and critical thinking into one shared experience that works beautifully for grades 6–8.

What's Included:

• Read The Giver aloud or together, sparking deep and meaningful conversation
• Explore themes like conformity, choice, and emotion with guided discussion questions
• Teach annotation as a tool for comprehension and analysis
• Practice written and oral narration to improve communication skills
• Use The Writing Revolution strategies to build strong sentence- and paragraph-level writing
• Reinforce grammar and vocabulary with dictation exercises
• Create a commonplace book of memorable quotes and ideas

Why Choose Language Arts Together:

• Works for multiple ages—teach one lesson to your whole middle school group
• Includes everything you need: schedules, printables, and teaching tips
• Combines literature, writing, grammar, and thinking in one seamless approach
• Builds confidence and connection through shared learning

Your student won’t just read The Giver—they’ll wrestle with big questions, express their own ideas, and grow as a thinker and writer.

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