Inside the Artist’s Studio: The Giver – Issues and Themes 1
58:51
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: View this program of a student book club discussion to learn more about the issues and themes explored in Lois Lowry’s novel, “The Giver.”
Type of Video: Program*
Unique Video ID: Literature-2**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- This is one of multiple videos on the website related to “The Giver.” Some discuss how a theatrical production of the novel came to life; some are with Lois Lowry discussing the novel, and others include scenes from the theatrical production. Use them in conjunction with other short segments with Lois Lowry talking about the novel that are also on the website as you study the novel or as you study how a story comes to life both on the page and on the stage. Search for these videos with keyword “The Giver.”
- Use the video to provide background for yourself as you teach “The Giver.”
- Provide any of our videos related to “The Giver” to students who are reading the novel independently even if you are not studying it in class.
*Programs offer long form exploration of a topic(s) in the area of study with single or multiple guests interacting with an audience.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
