Section 5 (Ch. 20-23)
1. Jonas and the elder have a plan that is “… barely possible. If it failed, he would very likely be killed.” Comment on Jonas’s motivation for even attempting his plan.
2. Do you think the story has a happy ending or a sad ending? Explain your feelings.
Section 4 (Ch. 16-19)
Please respond to any of the questions in 1 paragraph. Make sure you include some details from the story to support your answer. You may include your thoughts and feelings, or compare an experience you have had to what Jonas is going through in this section. MAKE A [...]
Section 3 (Ch 11-15)
Choose only one
1. Write your reaction to the difference between “honor” and “power” in the community as given by the Giver. (Page 84)
2. The life of the Receiver is very lonely. Why does the commuity need a Receiver? How would you feel if you were chosen to be [...]
Section 2 (Ch. 6-10)
Choose one only.
1.The chief elder describes the life of children to age Twelve on pages 51,52, & 54. Compare how the life and experiences of young children in the community are different from the experiences you have had.
2. Each dwelling in the commuity had only three reference books. (page 74) Jonas [...]
Section 1 (Ch. 1-5)
Choose one of the three writing prompts below.
1. If I lived in a controlled community like Jonas, I would…
2. Compare the way the Old are treated in the community with the way older people are regarded in our society.
3. My ideas of a perfect commuity are…
