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The Giver

The Giver. By Lois Lowry Chapters 1 & 2. Chapter One vocabulary. Create a V ocabulary Notes page Chapter 1. Chapter One Novel Terminology. Create a Novel Terminology Notes page Chapter 1. rasping. “Immediately the rasping voice through the speakers had said.” pg. 2

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The Giver

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  1. The Giver By Lois Lowry Chapters 1 & 2

  2. Chapter One vocabulary • Create a VocabularyNotes page • Chapter 1

  3. Chapter One Novel Terminology • Create a Novel Terminology Notes page • Chapter 1

  4. rasping • “Immediately the rasping voice through the speakers had said.” pg. 2 • Rasping: (adj) harsh; grating

  5. Jeering • “ Even the children were scolded if they used the term lightly at play, jeering at a teammate who missed a catch or stumbled in a race.” (pg 2) • Jeering: (v) To speak or shout derisively (mocking or scoffing)

  6. Palpable • “ Now, thinking about the feeling of fear as he pedaled home along the river path, he remembered that moment of palpable, stomach-sinking terror when the aircraft had streaked above.” (pg 3) • Palpable: (adj) readily or plainly seen, heard, percieved, etc.; obvious

  7. Distraught • “ I guess I just got distraught watching them.” (pg 4) • Distraught:(v) Distracted; Deeply Agitated

  8. Tunic • “He smoothed his rumpled tunic and sat down.” (pg 4) • Tunic: (noun) a coat worn as part of a military or other uniform

  9. Apprehensive • “Apprehensive,” Jonas decided. That’s what I am. (pg 4) • Apprehensive: (adj) uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

  10. Wheedle • “But like all parents – all adults – they didn’t fight or wheedle for their turn.” (pg 5) • Wheedle: (verb) to influence or persuade with flattering words or acts

  11. Disposition • “He’s a sweet little male with a lovely disposition.” (pg 7) • Disposition: (noun) natural mental and emotional outlook or mood

  12. Prominent • “Next, Mother, who held a prominent position at the Department of Justice, talked about her feelings.” (pg 8) • Prominent: (adj) leading, important, or well-known.

  13. Transgression • “The rules say that if there’s a third transgression, he simply has to be released.” (pg 9) • Transgression: (noun) violation of a law, command, etc.; a sin

  14. Released • “Needless to say, he will be released,” the voice had said, followed by silence. (pg 2) • Released: removed from the community

  15. Learning Communities • “I apologize for inconveniencing my learning community.” (pg 3) • Learning community: (noun) School or classroom

  16. Newchildren • “He listened politely, though not very attentively, while his father took his turn, describing a feeling of worry that he’d had that day at work: a concern about one of the newchildren who wasn’t doing well.” (pg 7) • Newchildren: newborns

  17. Chapter one activities • Complete the Note-Taking and Summarizing • Working in groups, decide how you will answer questions 2 – 13 (at least three per person – 9 pts) • 1. Explain why you think airplanes are not permitted to fly over the community. • Answer: 1. It is against the rules for pilots to fly over the community. (pg1) I think that airplanes aren’t allowed to fly over the community because the community is concerned about security. • Group discussion/share

  18. Aptitude • “Well, it was clear to me – and my parents later confessed that it had been obvious to them, too – what my aptitude was.” (pg 15) • Aptitude – capability; ability; talent

  19. Chapter 2 Activities • Complete the Note-Taking and Summarizing • Working in groups, decide how you will answer questions 1 - 12 (at least three per person – 9 pts) *All answer question #10 • Journal 3 (10 pts) • There have been seven rules mentioned in Chapters 1 & 2. Do you agree with any of these rules? Why or why not? Write about a rule you value (or do not agree with) in our society. Explain.

  20. Chapter 3 Vocabulary • Chastise (20) “He waited for his father to chastiseLily. • Chastise: (v) to discipline • Petulantly (22) “I think I’d like that,” said Lily petulantly. • Petulantly: (adj) showing sudden, impatient irritation • Conviction: (24) So Jonas laughed too, and with his laughter tried to ignore his uneasy conviction that something had happened. • Conviction: (noun) fixed or firm belief

  21. Chapter 3 Activities • Complete the Note-Taking and Summarizing • Working in groups, decide how you will answer questions 1 - 10 (at least three per person – 9 pts) • Complete questions 1 – 3 on Point of View worksheet

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