The Giver Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014)

The Giver Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 – 2014) challenges students to delves into the issue of freedom, diversity, government and quality of life. Take full advantage of the learning opportunities in this film by using this movie guide. Journey through the movie as a class, pausing at the designated times, and discuss and answer the thought provoking questions.

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

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

1. Print one guide per student and preview the next question before resuming playback.
2. Use pause points for cite‑and‑explain responses.
3. 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.