Ending Mystery

Worksheet Description

This worksheet examines the ambiguous ending of The Giver. Students reflect on how the novel’s conclusion leaves questions unanswered and consider whether this matches the rest of the story’s tone. They also predict what might happen to Jonas and Gabriel. The activity encourages multiple interpretations of the text.

Through this worksheet, students develop interpretive and inferencing skills. They practice forming opinions based on textual evidence and reasoning. It sharpens their ability to handle uncertainty in literature, which builds deeper critical thinking. The activity also improves creative analysis by allowing multiple possible answers.