Beowulf - Fabius



The Giver

Final Project

Name: ____________________

As we conclude our study of The Giver, you will be working on a project to enhance your understanding of the work. You may elect to work individually or as part of a small group**. You may select a project from the list below.

1. Newspaper—Create a newspaper or magazine outlining the major events in The Giver. Write articles and include appropriate pictures (computer or hand-drawn, cut from magazines or newspapers, or found online). In addition to major articles, include typical newspaper features like editorials, obituaries, advertisements, and comics. Your project should look like an actual newspaper or magazine.

2. Board Game—Create a board game based on the characters and events in The Giver. A player should be able to learn what happens in The Giver by playing the game. Include clearly written instructions, some type of board, and playing pieces. Your game will be tested by your peers, and they will complete a survey that will partially go towards your project grade.

3. Web Site—Create a multi-page web site for The Giver. Include such things as images of the characters as you envision them and descriptions of them, a summary page, a commentary page, author info, and a page of links appropriate to The Giver. Your pages and information must be completely original for credit.

4. Scrap Book—Compile a scrapbook based on The Giver. Write captions explaining each item included, which should be items that the characters might have saved or which somehow identify the characters. Suggested items include pictures, personal articles, and other physical objects.

5. Collage—Create a collage of images and/or quotations from The Giver that somehow demonstrate the book’s theme or message. Include an explanation for each image and/or quotation that appears on the collage—why it was included and its significance to the book. Remember, collages follow one theme, have lots of images, and can have words. There should be no empty space on your poster.

6. Comic Book—The Giver is a story that lends itself well to a comic book. Create a fully-realized comic book based on the story of The Giver. “Fully-realized” means that the comic book will have a complete version of the story that makes sense, is inked over your pencil, and colored in appropriate places. Your work should be neat! You may also complete this assignment digitally through

7. Soundtrack—Create a soundtrack to The Giver. Provide a write up that includes each song title, artist, and lyrics. Then, write a good paragraph for each explaining where the song fits within the story and why it fits into the story (minimum of 10 tracks). Include appropriate album cover art (that is not the book cover). Turning in an actual CD is optional. (You may not use the song My Name is Jonas by Weezer—outside of the title, it does not connect to the novel.)

8. Children’s Book—Create a children’s book that tells the complete story of The Giver. Your book must be neat, look like a book (not on loose-leaf), be either typed or completed in ink, and tell the story in a fashion appropriate for younger readers. Your children’s book must be illustrated and colored where appropriate.

9. Book Trailer—Introduce the book like they do with upcoming movies! Film a trailer for the book that would get future students interested in reading the novel. Make it exciting, but don’t give away too many plot details. Watch a couple of trailers to get your brain on task. Be sure to provide a script (if words are spoken), a storyboard of your trailer, and the final film version.

**10. Make a film version of the novel. Using 4-5 group members, create a script and storyboard for a short film version of the novel. Then, film your vision of The Giver. Make sure that your film covers key events of the novel and captures the novel’s themes. Your film may be live action, animation, or stop-motion (using Legos, action figures, etc…). You may not use clips from another copyrighted film. You must turn in your final script, storyboard, final film cut (DVD, VHS, or digital format, like MPEG), poster advertising your film, and list of which group members did what (you must all work equally!). You will be required to have weekly meetings with Mrs. Lang to discuss your project and will have deadlines for your script and story board before you begin filming.

(If you have another idea, you may meet with me individually for discussion and possible approval.

Date Due: ______________

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