Week 10 "Giver" Activities

1. Reading 

• Please read Chapters 12 and 13.

2. Discussion Topics


Topic 1: Jonas' Assignment
Describe The Giver. Describe Jonas' encounters with The Giver. What does The Giver "give" Jonas?  In what ways is Jonas now different from other people in the community?  How do Jonas' experiences with The Giver change your perspective on the community?


Topic 2: "Sameness" in the Community
What is it? Describe it.  Give examples of "sameness" in the community.  In what ways might "sameness" benefit the community? Can you think of any drawbacks that might result from "sameness?"


Topic 3: Your "Giver" Word--Intelligence, Integrity, Courage, and Wisdom
Be prepared to describe what your word means (general definition).

3. Week 10 Giver Response (collected)
Please answer the following questions based on your understanding of "The Giver." Please write your response in your own words; in other words, DO NOT COPY FROM THE BOOK or any other source.

• Question 1: "Seeing Beyond"
• Describe what Jonas really sees when he "sees beyond."  Give examples from the story of what he sees.  
• Question 2: "Individualism in the Community"
• Let's revisit the topic of individualism (the differences among people).  Based on what you have read so far, Is your view of individualism in the community the same as your first response (Week 4 Giver Questions)? Do you think that there is individualism in the community? Why or why not? Please use examples from the reading to support your answer.

4. Practice Quizzes 

Quiz for Chapters 11-12

Quiz for Chapters 13 (Questions #1-8)