1. The Giver
Chapters

2. Chapter 8 Vocabulary Complete agreement
Unanimous “Therefore the selection must be sound. It must be a unanimous choice of the committee. “ (pg 61).
What do you think UNANIMOUS means?
Complete agreement

3. Chapter 9 Vocabulary TO FORCE
Compel: “Reading it again, however, he realized that it didn’t compel him to be rude; it simply allowed him the option.” pg 69
What do you think COMPEL means?
TO FORCE

4. Attracting special attention; noticeable
Chapter 10 Vocabulary
Conspicuous: “But the most conspicuous difference was the books.” (pg 74)
What do you think CONSPICUOUS means?
Attracting special attention; noticeable

5. Chapter 8 Activities *Class Discussion/Questions
* Prediction: What do you think Jonas’ Assignment as “The Receiver of Memories” will entail (require).
* Assign questions for chapter 8

6. Chapter 9 Activities Class Discussion
“Now, for the first time in his twelve years of life, Jonas felt separate, different. He remembered what the Chief Elder had said: that his training would be alone and part.”
Journal 5: When did you first realize that you were different from others (an individual)? Explain. If you’ve never felt different, explain why.
* Assign Questions for Chapter 9

7. Chapter 10 Activities
Journal: Jonas doesn’t understand the words “snow” or “sled” because the community has provided no knowledge of these things. Are there any words or concepts that your friends/family in America (ELSEWHERE) can’t understand when you tell stories of your life? Describe some of these things. How do you share your memories of moments that are “foreign” to some?
*Assign questions for chapter 10.