Argument Writing
What is a claim?
What is the job of the Receiver?
To hold and store all of humanity's memories
What is Jonas's father's job?
Nuturer
What is Jonas's first memory from the giver
The memory of a snowy sled ride down a hill!
What does it mean to directly quote something? What must you do if you are using a direct quote in your argument?
Direct quotes are copied word for word
They must ALWAYS be in "quotation marks"
What would you describe as the CLIMAX of the entire novel? Explain why you choose this scene.
Something Like:
The scene where Peeta and Katniss both plan to eat the nightlock berries.
What does one family unit consist of in the community of the sameness?
4 people: mother, father, son, daughter
What are two BAD memories that Jonas has received so far from the Giver
Sunburn, Breaking his leg while sledding, Poaching Elephants
Why does it matter that a claim has reasons and evidence?
When you don't support your claims with evidence you are less convincing. No one will believe an argument if you don't give proof!
What are three memories that Jonas has received so far?
Something Like:
Snow, Sledding, Broken Bone, Sun Burn, Rainbow, Poaching, Warfare
She would not be able to love him, they would not live together, he could not share with her about his work
What is Lily's comfort object, and does she call it imaginary?
Explain what a counterclaim is.
A counter claim is the opposite viewpoint or side of an argument.
What are three details we learn about the sameness during the EXPOSITION of the novel.
SOMETHING LIKE:
everyone dresses the same
no freedom
no emotions
What is are two major difference between Jonas's dwelling and the Giver's Home?
The Giver can turn off his speaker, there are books, everything is much more decorated
Describe two ways that the elders in the sameness try to control their citizens.
Speakers everywhere, Drugs to take away all emotions, No memories of the past, No Free will or choice
Why is it important to think about your audience when writing an argument?
Different types of people are convinced by very different things. For example, a young child might be convinced of a claim using very different information than an elderly adult.
Share at least 5 rules Jonas receives when he is given his role of receiver.
Teacher will decide!
What does Jonas do at the very end of chapter 14 that he thinks he might not be allowed to do. What does he do and why does he think this?
Jonas passes a happy memory to baby Gabe. He can't do this because Gabriel is not a receiver yet
What are two real life issues reflected in The Giver's Society
Something Like: Censorship, Exploitation of our Youth, Government Control, Lack of Freedom, Drugs