The Giver: An Instructional Guide for Literature was created to support readers as they explore the Newbery Award-winning novel by Lois Lowry. Students will analyze the characters and elements of this classic story of a dystopia masquerading as a utopia. The challenging activities and lessons in this guide work in conjunction with the text to teach students how to analyze and comprehend story elements in complex literature. Students will practice close reading, improve text-based vocabulary, and determine meaning through text-dependent questions. This guide is the perfect resource to support this well-known story, and will add rigor to your students' exploration of rich, complex literature.