THE GIVER
Who is the main character in "The Giver" and what is his role in the community?
Jonas, chosen as the Receiver of Memory
what are genre frames?
what is exposition?
the beginning of the story
Which of the following is NOT typically found in a nonfiction text:
A) personal opinions
B) data analysis
C) expert quotes
D) historical accounts?
A) Personal opinions
When is homework handed out and when is it due?
Monday & Friday
What is the significance of the "Stirrings" that Jonas begins to experience?
They represent the first signs of emotions like love and desire, which are suppressed in the community
what are the genre frames for fiction?
who are the characters
what is the setting
what is the problem and solution
how do you determine the theme of a passage?
you write out/understand the central idea then you use your CI to determine the lesson that can be learned from the story
what is the difference between tone and mood?
tone is the author's attitude toward a subject, then mood is how we are made to feel as readers, or the emotion evoked by the author.
what is the class format?
Mini Lesson
Guided practice
independent practice
exit ticket
Why is Jonas starting to see colors more vividly?
Because the memories he is receiving from The Giver are filled with color, unlike the muted world of his community
what are the genre frames for nonfiction?
what is the topic?
what is the author teaching me about the topic?
what is the author's perspective on the topic?
what are parts of the plot mountain?
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
resolution
what are the parts of an essay?
introduction
body paragraph 1
body paragraph 2
conclusion
what is our overall essential question ?
what is identity?
What is the significance of the apple that Jonas sees changing color?
It symbolizes the growing awareness of the truth and the hidden aspects of his community
what are the genre frames for poetry?
what is the literal meaning?
what is the deeper meaning?
what happens during the climax?
the character has a revelation / turning point where they change their mind
what is author's craft ? what are the types?
the specific techniques and literary devices an author intentionally uses to create a piece of writing
types: plot structure, character development, figurative language, symbolism, descriptive details, point of view,
what is the main skill we have been focusing on this school year?
central idea