The Giver - Ch 1 - 4 Quiz

Use key words only (ie not full sentences) to describe Jonas’ community.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are some clues that Jonas’ community is different to the one you live in?

In Chapter 2, we learn that Jonas is different from most other people in the Community in one way. How is he different?

• He is tall.

• He has blue eyes.

• He has brown eyes.

• He is short.

Being different is frowned upon in the Community. Everyone should be exactly the same. Which BIG IDEAS can we connect to this?

• conformity

• ignorance

• individuality

• independence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1. What is the ‘Ceremony of 12’ and why is it so important?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What did Jonas notice about the apple?

• It changed somehow.

• It was easy to catch.

• It was soft in some spots.

Jonas noticed something about the apple. What does his observation tell you about Jonas?

Dig Deeper: What do you imagine happens when someone is ‘released’?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Dig Deeper: How would you feel if you didn’t have your own individual birthday?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How would you feel being watched all the time, as Jonas is?