Grammar
Identify the proper nouns in the sentence:
Every morning, citizens gather in the Plaza of Unity to celebrate another day of prosperity.
Plaza of Unity
TRUE or FALSE
Chastisement means great praise.
FALSE
Chastisement means severe criticism
Who is in charge of choosing the spouses in the community?
The committee of Elders
What does "seeing beyond" mean for Jonas?
Seeing colors-RED
TRUE or FALSE
Despite the family's efforts, Gabriel is scheduled for release
TRUE
Identify the common nouns in the sentence below:
Every morning, citizens gather in the Plaza of Unity to celebrate another day of prosperity.
morning
citizens
day
What word does Jonas use to describe his feelings in the beginning?
Apprehensive-anxious or fearful about the future
Who does Jonas ask to stop playing the game of war?
Asher
What are 2 rituals the family performs?
Morning-Telling of Dreams
Evening-Telling of Feelings
TRUE or FALSE
Communities in The Giver can visit other communities.
TRUE
A parliament of owls (soar, soars) through the air.
soars
Complete this sentence:
She felt like a princess as she lounged on the ____________________, velvet-covered couch in the fancy hotel lobby.
luxurious
Jonas watches a release. Who performs it?
Father
What is the Giver's favorite memory that he shares with Jonas?
Christmas
What does parents-of-the-parents mean?
Grandparents
Flocks of birds (gather, gathers) together on the lawn.
gather
Which vocabulary word means with regret?
rueful
Why does the Giver send Jonas away sometimes when he comes to training?
What happens if the Receiver is released?
The memories go back into the community and it causes chaos.
Name 3 characters and describe them.
Answers may vary
Write this sentence correctly on the board.
The wise leader ensures everyone in Tranquil Valley has a good education and healthcare.
Which vocabulary word means weak?
Which vocabulary word means comfort?
languid
solace
What is different about Jonas and Gabriel?
Their eyes
Jonas escapes from the community. Describe his experience.
He hides from helicopters, experiences climate changes and starvation.
What happens at the Ceremony of 12?
The Ceremony of 12 is when assignments are given. Jonas is skipped because he learns he has not been assigned but selected.