K12 Movie Guides
The Giver Movie Guide Questions & Worksheet (2014)
The Giver Movie Guide Questions & Worksheet (2014)
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Classroom Use at a Glance
No-prep movie guide for The Giver Movie Guide Questions & Worksheet (2014) with student questions, answer key, and literature discussion support.
- Resource type
- Movie Guide
- Grade band
- Grades 9–12
- Rating
- PG-13
- Time required
- Full Film + Follow-Up
- Prep level
- No-Prep
- Subject
- ELA
- Classroom use
- Full Film Lesson Movie Day Accountability ELA Skill Practice Literature Connection Discussion Evidence-Based Writing Film Analysis Digital Assignment
- Includes
- Student Movie Guide Short-Answer Questions Essay Questions Answer Key Discussion Questions Google Slides Version Printable PDF Standards Alignment
- Tech format
- Google Slides Printable PDF Google Classroom Ready ZIP File
This movie guide for The Giver helps students analyze conformity, memory, freedom, and individuality as Jonas begins to question the rules of his community. Use the questions to support deeper discussion of dystopian themes, moral choice, and the tension between safety, sameness, and real human experience.
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of the film on IMDb. See the Parents Guide for content details.
The Giver Movie Guide for the Classroom | Quick Facts
- Grades: Grades 7–10
- Time: 97 min
- Additional Time: ~30 min beyond the film for discussion/essay
- Format: PDF, Google Slides
- Content Rating: PG13 - Mild/Moderate (Peril; thematic intensity)
- CCSS Alignment: YES
Movie Plot (for teachers)
In a colorless community, Jonas apprentices with the Giver and discovers suppressed memory and emotion—ideal for dystopia conventions, symbolism, and authorial choices.
Teacher Guidance
- Print one guide per student and preview the next question before resuming playback.
- Use pause points for cite‑and‑explain responses.
- Encourage collaboration but discourage copy‑pasting; rewind key scenes to model close viewing.
What’s Included
- Student movie guide (PDF print, 5 pages)
- Google Slides version (make-a-copy link)
- Answer Key (5 pages)
- CCSS alignment one-pager (PDF, 1 page)
- CCSS note: Students apply reading‑comprehension skills to film (evidence, analysis, inference).
This movie guide is included in a full-year curriculum:
- Film as Literature & Cinematic Arts Curriculum — A more rigorous track built around canonical, mature titles prized for depth and analysis—iconic selections that may be harder to source, best for honors/AP-bridge and seminar-style courses.
This independent educational resource is not affiliated with or endorsed by the film’s producers or distributors. Teachers are responsible for previewing content to ensure suitability for their students.
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