The Giver by Lois Lowry takes place in a village of "sameness" where the people obey very strict rules to keep order. They do not choose their own food, their own spouses, or even their own jobs. Their conformity is accepted and enjoyed without question. When Jonas turns twelve, he is assigned to a very honored position in the community. But, through his experience with the Giver, his eyes are opened to a much wider world.
Add to these questions at the end of EACH section:
(G) Describe Jonas. Include both physical and personality traits. Discuss the changes that take place in his character throughout the story and how those changes develop. (We should see this answer develop and change as you read the novel.)
(G) Describe The Giver. Include both physical and personality traits. Discuss the traits that you believe are most important to his influence over Jonas. (We should see this answer develop and change as you read the novel.)
(G) How does the relationship between The Giver and Jonas develop? Be Specific.
Section One:
(G) What is Jonas' state at the beginning of the novel? Give some background about his life/circumstances. (This will be your base to see how much he changes.)
(G) Are there any other characters that influence Jonas? How?
(I) What is your first impression of the community? Do you think that it could be a good way to live?
(G) What is most important to Jonas? Explain.
Section Two:
(G) Summarize the first meeting between Jonas and The Giver. What are the circumstances? What are Jonas' first impressions of his mentor?
(I) Predict how you think their relationship will develop based on this meeting.
(G) What are The Giver's expectations for Jonas? How does he help Jonas achieve his expectations? Be specific.
(I) How would you respond to The Giver's expectations? Do they seem reasonable to you in this community?
Section Three:
(G) Does The Giver have influence over Jonas outside of training? Does it matter?
(G) What change do we see in Jonas in this section?
(I) Choose a quote/paragraph that has been most stirring for you thus far (Sections 1-3). What impression did it leave?
Section Four:
(G) What is the most important event or decision that leads to Jonas' growth in the novel? Why? Would this event or decision be different if The Giver had not influenced Jonas?
(I) What is your response to the resolution? Is it believable?
The Giver by Lois Lowry takes place in a village of "sameness" where the people obey very strict rules to keep order. They do not choose their own food, their own spouses, or even their own jobs. Their conformity is accepted and enjoyed without question. When Jonas turns twelve, he is assigned to a very honored position in the community. But, through his experience with the Giver, his eyes are opened to a much wider world.
Instructions
Add to these questions at the end of EACH section:
(G) Describe Jonas. Include both physical and personality traits. Discuss the changes that take place in his character throughout the story and how those changes develop. (We should see this answer develop and change as you read the novel.)
(G) Describe The Giver. Include both physical and personality traits. Discuss the traits that you believe are most important to his influence over Jonas. (We should see this answer develop and change as you read the novel.)
(G) How does the relationship between The Giver and Jonas develop? Be Specific.
Section One:
(G) What is Jonas' state at the beginning of the novel? Give some background about his life/circumstances. (This will be your base to see how much he changes.)
(G) Are there any other characters that influence Jonas? How?
(I) What is your first impression of the community? Do you think that it could be a good way to live?
(G) What is most important to Jonas? Explain.
Section Two:
(G) Summarize the first meeting between Jonas and The Giver. What are the circumstances? What are Jonas' first impressions of his mentor?
(I) Predict how you think their relationship will develop based on this meeting.
(G) What are The Giver's expectations for Jonas? How does he help Jonas achieve his expectations? Be specific.
(I) How would you respond to The Giver's expectations? Do they seem reasonable to you in this community?
Section Three:
(G) Does The Giver have influence over Jonas outside of training? Does it matter?
(G) What change do we see in Jonas in this section?
(I) Choose a quote/paragraph that has been most stirring for you thus far (Sections 1-3). What impression did it leave?
Section Four:
(G) What is the most important event or decision that leads to Jonas' growth in the novel? Why? Would this event or decision be different if The Giver had not influenced Jonas?
(I) What is your response to the resolution? Is it believable?
(I) What will you remember most about this novel?