Setting/Plot
What is the first thing that happens that reveals that Jonas can see beyond?
the apple "changed"
A theme connected to love that can be supported by the book.
Love makes life worth living.
Without love, there is nothing.
What does Jonas's father do as a job?
nurturer
The term for making sure no citizen is different from anyone else.
What is sameness?
The vocabulary word that means "voluntarily give up"?
Relinquish
A memory that the Giver does NOT give Jonas on the first day. A. Snow B. Sunburn C. Rainbow D. Sunshine
Rainbow
A theme that confirms the community's stance on individuality.
Will vary.
In order to be perfect, everyone must be the same.
Individuality cannot be present in a perfect society.
Jonas has the ability to "see beyond," so he starts to see the color red. What was the Giver able to do first?
Hear beyond
The word that Jonas decides is appropriate for the way he is feeling about the Ceremony of 12 (Chapter 1).
What is apprehensive
A vocabulary word that is a synonym for disorganized?
haphazard
Four of the five traits a Receiver must demonstrate.
Intelligence, Integrity, Courage, Wisdom, Ability to see beyond
According to The Giver, what is NOT the same as having power? What does he mean?
Having HONOR.
Just because you are well respected does not mean that you have the ability to change things.
Two examples of Jonas showing courage.
- taking The Giver's pain
- Leaving the community with Gabriel
Gabriel's comfort object
What is a hippo?
Use the definition of the root "ob" to help you define obsolete.
ob = against or facing
against modern times
past facing (ha)
Spell the Giver's daughter's name backwards
yramesor
An AHA moment in the book AND a theme that you can infer connected to the realization.
Understanding release
Things aren't always what they seem; perfection is impossible; Utopias cannot exist; Sacrifices must be made for peace
The effect of Rosemary being released.
What is the memories went to the people?
Two verbal errors Asher makes that are brought to light during memory moments. DAILY DOUBLE
Smack vs Snack
Distraught vs. Distracted
Distraught : Dismayed :: Meticulously : ___________
scrupulously
The first lie Jonas tells his parents.
What is that he understands what they mean when they say that love is antiquated?
A CC for Jonas and a theme that can be inferred because of his change.
Will vary
Jonas stops taking his stirrings pill.
Theme: Really living means feeling things; Knowledge changes things
As the story goes on, Jonas begins to make choices that defy the community. Name three of them.
stops taking pills
transmits memories to Gabe
leaves community
*More possible
An example of when the Giver (He was the Receiver at the time) used wisdom to instruct the community
When they petitioned for some families to be able to apply for a third child
As she entered the room, she saw that Ice Spice was injured and in great distress. Lauren was immediately filled with intense, almost _____________________ concern.
palpable