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Culminating 3E Activityfor The GiverThis activity is sequenced into four important steps that build on each other toengage students fully in the 3E experience.STEP1WRITING:Imagine that Jonas went home after witnessing his father “release” the baby. Useyour imagination to write a scene of the story that shows how Jonas approacheshis father about the release. What would Jonas say? How would Father react? Howwould this conversation affect other members of the family?Alternatively, if students believe that Jonas would choose not to approach his father,invite them to write a journal entry that details Jonas’s reasoning for avoidingthis confrontation.[In order to give students necessary reflection time, we recommend waiting a daybetween Step 1’s writing activity and Steps 2 – 4. Further, depending on the needs ofthe class, the writing activity could be assigned as homework.]STEP2SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION:Divide students into small groups of 2 – 3. Ask them to take turns sharing theirnewly written story scene. After each member in the group has had an opportunityto share, encourage students to discuss the similarities and differences they imaginedfor the scene.STEP3ACTOR’S STUDIO:First, in their small groups, give students 10 minutes to synthesize their ideas anddevelop a collaborative scene from the story that depicts Jonas’ reaction to Father.Next, allow groups to volunteer to act out their scene for the class.STEP4MEDIA DISCUSSION:After each group has acted out their scene, engage students in a whole class discussionabout the different reactions Jonas may have had. Encourage students to consider:After seeing your classmates interpretation of this scene, do you think differentlyabout how Jonas reacts to Father? Why or why not?22