The Giver - What is a Utopia?

The society in the Giver is a Utopia. You might be wondering, What is a Utopia?!?!  Well, today's activity will help you figure it out.  You can work with a partner on it.  Make a copy of the activity and then share it with me when you are done!

Would you like to live in a Utopia?  When you are done with the questions, comment on this post.  Tell your feelings.  Then reply to your classmates.

Utopia Activity Link

The Giver - Chapter 8

What do you want to talk about from this chapter?  Explain your thought and ask your friends a question.  Then reply to each other.

The Giver - Chapter 6

In Chapter 6, we found out that the Committee of Elders not only picks your job, it also picks your spouse.  What do you think about that?

Before you blog, think about these things:
- Are there any advantages to it?
- Have you ever heard of anything like this in our society?
- How would you feel if you had a spouse assigned to you?

The Giver - Chapter 4

In Chapters 1-4, we get to see a lot of the rules in this society.  Are they right?  Are they wrong?  Could you live in this society?

Write a comment that tells your classmates whether or not you could live in this society.  Make sure to give at least 2 pros or cons from the book to back up your opinion.

Reply to others' comments.

The Giver - Chapter 3

In Chapter 3, we find out about the SPEAKER system in this society.  When someone breaks a rule, the speaker reminds everyone what the rule is and how to follow it - even the people who aren't breaking the rule.  How do you feel about this?  Reply to others' ideas as well.

Some things to consider in your answer:
-What about the fact that they announce it to everyone, not just the rule breaker?
- How do you think they know that someone broke the rules?
- Do you think it's an effective way to keep people following the rules?