The Giver Novel Study Activity: Timeline to Introduce the Novel

THE GIVER NOVEL STUDY INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY “TIMELINE PROJECT”:

This is a comprehensive unit project for The Giver. This fun project is a favorite of the students that encourages student engagement with the entire progression of the novel. This project can be done individually, in pairs, or in groups. With the timeline project, you are able to assess formative student engagement and comprehension throughout the unit, as opposed to just a summative assessment at the end of the unit.

1. In this packet, you will find the Timeline Instructions and Checklist for students. This project can be given after reading the novel, but it works best if given at the beginning. This activity asks the students to document important moments, events, and/or dialogue as they read. Included is a graphic organizer that will help them compile their notes for their Timeline.

2. You will find an easy-to-grade Rubric that should allow you to grade their projects quickly, yet efficiently.