English 7th Grade
Sycamore Middle School
Mrs. Weinzinger, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Yost
Today’s Agenda
*Welcome
*Vocabulary Review
*Opening Thought
*Discussion Questions
*Recap
*Preview Chapter 2
Remember to turn in your summary for Chapter 1 by Friday.
Chapter 1
The Giver
Review Plot Map
We are here
Today’s Opening Thought
Do you think that our government should limit the size of our families?
Vocabulary Preview : Chapter 1
intrigue - a crafty plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends; in an underhand manner
obedient - dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
abandoned - forsaken by owner or keeper; free from constraint
palpable - capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind or touched or felt;
distraught - deeply agitated especially from emotion
apprehensive - fear or dread of possible evil or harm; upset over possible misfortune
transgression - the action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit; the
violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
ritual - stereotyped behavior or practice; the procedure for conducting self
nurture -helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; help
develop and grow; provide with nourishment
Focused Reading Questions: Chapter 1
You do not need to answer these on paper.
This is just to help you understand what is important as you read.
1. What was the unidentified aircraft doing at the beginning?
2. What did they do with the pilot?
3. What month did the story begin?
4. What was the ritual that Jonas’s family did at the end of their
evening meal?
5. What was Jonas’s father’s job?
6. What was Jonas apprehensive about?
Discussion Question #1
What is the protagonist’s name?
How is he described?
Discussion Question #2
What was the ritual that Jonas’s family did at the end of their evening meal?
Describe your thoughts.
Discussion Question #3
What was Jonas apprehensive about?
Summary of the Chapter and Discussion
Preview the Next Lesson
Vocabulary Preview: Chapter 2
adherence - faithful support for a society or cause or political party;
envy - spite and resentment at seeing the success of another; a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
elder - a person who is older than you are
Questions Chapter 2
Remember you only have to know the answers and not write them down!
1. People receive their babies at what ceremony?
2. What was the name of the baby that the father was so
concerned about?
3. At what age do children receive bicycles? What rule
regarding bicycles isn’t is taken seriously? Why?
4. What is the most important job in the community?
5. Why was the Ceremony of Twelves the most important
ceremony?
6. How did their lives change after the Ceremony of 12’s?
Any Questions, Comments, or Concerns?
What’s the main message we can take away today?
Book Review
How are you liking the book so far?
1 Star, 4 Stars???
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