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Guide your class through the imagery of Lois Lowry's The Giver with a peaceful meditative experience. After you create a serene environment in your class, read through a provided script in which kids sift through their favorite memories in a world without war or pain.
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Instructional Ideas
- Turn off the lights and let kids rest their heads on their desks, possibly with quiet music playing in the background
- Have kids connect their meditative experience with the novel, once they have begun to read the relevant parts
Classroom Considerations
- Does not provide an assessment, but does include a reflection assignment
Pros
- Helpful for kids who have a hard time connecting to the text
- A relaxing way to ease learners into your novel unit
Cons
- None