Memory Unit – Middle School Paired Reading, Prompts for The Giver by Lois Lowry

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Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to pair the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry or other novels about memories with meaningful texts, bell ringers and writing prompts? Is one of your goals to offer a solid unit that explores the theme of memory, preservation and identity in literature and personal life?

Would you be interested in giving your students complex standards aligned activities (PRINT&DIGITAL) with paired texts (article, poem, short story) and inspiring writing prompts and bell ringers?

Think about what a difference it would make if you started using the Memory unit in your class! It includes:

1. 3 Memory Bell Ringers with Instructions

• Picture Writing Prompt
• Quick Write from Inspiring Quote
• Journal Entry – Personal Response

2. Memory Informational Text Reading:

• Article Passage – How Material Things Make A Scaffold For People’s Memories
• Before and After Reading Open Ended Questions
• Questioning and Making Connections
• Multiple Choice Questions
• 3-2-1 Exit Slip

3. Memory Poetry Reading:

• Poem Text – Memories – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
• Poem Annotation & Analysis Template with instructions and suggested answers
• One Pager Poetry Response Template – 2-3-2

4. Memory Short Story Reading:

• A Memory By Eudora Welty – full text with first response
• A Bird’s Eye View – One Pager
• Twitter Posts – author, theme and plot short writing activity
• 5W Journal – comprehension and understanding writing activity
• Symbolism Illustration – graphic and writing activity
• End It Your Way – writing activity
• Comic Strip – graphic representation of short story
• Short Story Bingo Game Choice Board – 25 activities for the short story

5. Memory Writing Response:

• Argumentative Writing Prompt
• Informative Writing Prompt
• Narrative Writing Prompt

6. Answers and Rubrics:

• MCQ Answers
• Argumentative Writing Rubric
• Informative Writing Rubric
• Narrative Writing Rubric
• Bingo Choice Board Rubric

7. Google Slides version

You can cover a multitude of reading and writing activities about memory aligned to CCSS in one single resource. Your students will benefit of engaging paired texts that offer a wide perspective on the topic.

You will get a varied curriculum choice to integrate in ELA classes lesson plans or sub plans about memory without extensive preparation for the class. You can either print the worksheets or use digital tools such as the Google Slides version.

You get rubrics focused on performance with clear indicators of mastery at all levels and teacher’s personalized comment section with writing space for improvement observations and recommendations. You can save time and you can mix and match The Giver themed activities according to your needs.

Mimi K. has tried Memory unit activities in her class and said, “Fantastic resource for using with the novel, The Giver. There were lots of options to pick from to assign. It was well organized and easy to use.”

Why don’t you give it a try? Click on the “Add to cart” button and you can use it right away!