English 7th Grade
Sycamore Middle School
Mr. Perez, Mrs. Quist, Mrs. Yost
Chapter 1
The Giver
Today’s Agenda
*Welcome
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*Plot Review
*Writing Review
*Preview Chapter 1 Vocabulary
*Discussion Questions
Review Plot Map
We are here
Review: Academic Summary
REVIEW: TEA Statement
Thesis/Claim
Evidence/Examples
Analysis/Response
REVIEW: Constructed Response
Constructed Response (SS=Write)
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?
Chapter 1 Written Assignment
Please write an academic summary for Chapter 1
Any Questions, Comments, or Concerns?
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