THE GIVER — Chapter 6 (Pages 51-62) By Lois Lowry DURING- AND POST-READING QUESTIONS Skills Focus In this lesson, you’ll analyze how characters are shaped by the setting in which they live and the events which they experience. [RL 7.3] Purpose for Reading To learn about family life in Jonas’s community. During Reading Directions: Start and stop at the page(s) indicated. Answer the questions and be prepared to share with your class. Page Number DURING READING QUESTIONS STUDENT RESPONSE Start Page 52: “‘Lily, please hold still,’ Mother said again.” To Page 53: “... making it wave, too.” 1. How does grouping people by their age affect the way the citizens view themselves? [RL 7.3] 2. Consider this quotation: “Fiona’s new brother had been named Bruno. It wasn’t a great name, Jonas thought, like — well, like Gabriel, for example. But it was okay.” (56) What does this quotation reveal about Jonas' feelings for Gabriel? [RL 7.6] 3. Compare how this community responds to losing someone to the way your community responds. [RL 7.1]
4. What does the Murmur of Replacement ceremony indicate about how this community views its members? [RL 7.6] Start Page 58: “Now Father sat beside Mother in the audience.” To Page 62: “As if in answer to his unspoken wish, the signal came, and...” 5. A: What is Jonas’s attitude toward the Elders’ decisions? [RL 7.6] B: Why do you think he feels this way? [RL 7.1] End of Chapter Discussion Questions ● What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of being matched with a spouse by the Committee of Elders? ● What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of being given an Assignment by the Committee of Elders? Independent Practice Directions: Answer the multiple choice questions for Chapter 6 (Pages 51-62). 5 minutes 1. What is the best meaning of “meticulously” as it is used in the following sentence on page 61? [RL 7.4] “The community was so meticulously ordered, the choices so carefully made.” A. lazily B. hastily C. thoroughly D. aggressively 2. Which detail from the text best shows the level of thought the Committee of Elders puts into organizing community members’ lives? [RL 7.1] A. "Gabriel... had not yet gained the weight appropriate to his days of life nor begun to sleep soundly... Normally such a newchild would be labeled Inadequate and released from the community." (54) B. “‘I heard about a guy who was absolutely certain he was going to be assigned Engineer, [...] and instead they gave him Sanitation worker.’” (60) C. “‘If you don’t fit in, you can apply for Elsewhere and be released.’” (61) D. “Even the Matching of Spouses was given such weighty consideration that sometimes an adult who applied to receive a spouse waited months or even years before a Match was approved and announced.” (61-62) 3. Reread the following passage from page 58: “He knew that his parents cringed a little, as he did, when Fritz, who lived in the dwelling next door to theirs, received his bike and almost immediately bumped into the podium with it. Fritz was a very awkward child who had been summoned for chastisement again and again. His transgressions were small ones, always: shoes on the wrong feet, schoolwork misplaced,
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Unit 3: The Giver 1 Unless otherwise noted, this content is licensed under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. To Page 75: “‘Please come to the stage now.’” 2. Which words does Lowry use on pages 74-75 to show that Jonas needn’t worry about the Chief Elder’s plans for him? [RL 7.4] Start Page 75: “Earlier that day, dressing in his own dwelling...” 3. Why is it so important for the next Receiver-in-training not to fail? [RL.7.1] To Page 81: “Or what would become of him.” 4. What qualities does The Receiver need to possess? [RL 7.1] 5. How does Jonas’s view of himself shift at various points during this section of reading? [RL 7.3] Independent Practice Directions: Answer the multiple choice questions for Chapters 7 and 8 (Pages 63-81). 5 minutes 1. Reread the following passage from pages 69-70: “The discipline wand, in the hand of the Childcare worker, whistled as it came down across Asher’s hands. Asher whimpered, cringed, and corrected himself instantly. ‘Snack,’ he whispered. But the next morning he had done it again. And again the following week. He couldn’t seem to stop, though for each lapse the discipline wand came again, escalating to a series of painful lashes that left marks on Asher’s legs. Eventually, for a period of time, Asher stopped talking altogether, when he was a Three.” What does this passage reveal about the way the community views small children? [RL.7.6] A. They view children with nervousness that leads to ignoring them. B. They view children in an unforgiving way that leads to suffering. C. They view children in a kind way that allows for mistakes. D. They view children as too precious to hurt in any way. 2. Which words in the passage above best support the idea that this way of raising children actually hurts them? [RL.7.1] A. “whistled as it came down” B. “whimpered, cringed” C. “couldn’t seem to stop” D. “discipline wand came again”
3. What is the best meaning of “astonishment” as it is used in the following sentence on page 76? [RL 7.4] “Then he heard the gasp — the sudden intake of breath, drawn sharply in astonishment, by each of the seated citizens.” A. ailment B. amusement C. amazement D. announcement 4. Reread the following passage from page 76: “‘We failed in our last selection,’ the Chief Elder said solemnly. ‘It was ten years ago, when Jonas was just a toddler. I will not dwell on the experience because it causes us all terrible discomfort.’ Jonas didn’t know what she was referring to, but he could sense the discomfort of the audience. They shifted uneasily in their seats.” How does the way the Chief Elder describes what happened with the last Receiver-in-training affect Jonas’s point of view regarding his new role in the community? [RL 7.6] A. Jonas believes that he will fail and the community will be very disappointed in him. B. Jonas assumes the previous Receiver-in-training failed because they were poorly trained. C. Jonas believes that the role of The Receiver might not be a role anyone is capable of doing successfully. D. Jonas assumes his new role will be extremely difficult, but that he has the community’s sympathy. 5. What piece of evidence best demonstrates how important choosing a Receiver is to the community? [RL 7.1] A. “‘Jonas has not been assigned,’ she informed the crowd, and his heart sank. ‘Jonas has been selected.’” (75) B. “Sometimes we worry that the one assigned might not develop, through training, every attribute necessary.” (77) C. “He is to be alone, apart, while he is prepared by the current Receiver for the job which is the most honored in our community.” (77) D. “It must be a unanimous choice of the Committee. They can have no doubts, however fleeting [...] We have observed [Jonas] meticulously. There were no dreams of uncertainty.” (78)
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DURING READING QUESTIONS STUDENT RESPONSE
How does grouping people by their age affect the way the citizens view themselves?
Grouping people by age makes everyone feel like they belong to a specific group and have the same experiences as others their age. It creates a sense of identity based on age, so people don’t think too much about their individuality — they see themselves as part of a whole.
What does this quotation reveal about Jonas' feelings for Gabriel?
Jonas thinks Gabriel's name is okay, but he feels a deeper connection to him, especially since he compares it to his own favorites. This shows he cares about Gabriel and thinks he’s special in some way.
Compare how this community responds to losing someone to the way your community responds.
In Jonas’ community, losing someone seems to be really controlled and organized. They might have ceremonies or just a clear process to deal with it. In my community, people can express their feelings and show they care, like through memorials or support gatherings.
What does the Murmur of Replacement ceremony indicate about how this community views its members?
The Murmur of Replacement ceremony shows that the community sees its members almost like parts in a machine. If someone is lost, they just replace them without much emotion. It emphasizes that people are important only in how they fit into the community.
A: What is Jonas’s attitude toward the Elders’ decisions?
Jonas seems a little anxious and unsure about the Elders’ decisions. He respects them but also worries about whether their choices are right.
B: Why do you think he feels this way?
Jonas probably feels this way because he realizes that the Elders have a lot of responsibility, and the choices they make impact everyone’s lives. He might also be scared of getting a role that he doesn’t think he can handle.
End of Chapter Discussion Questions
Benefits and drawbacks of being matched with a spouse by the Committee of Elders:
Benefits include knowing that the match will be practical and based on compatibility. Drawbacks could be that people might not get to choose who they love, which can be sad.
Benefits and drawbacks of being given an Assignment by the Committee of Elders:
Benefits include having a clear job and purpose in the community. Drawbacks might be that people don’t get to choose what they want to do, which could lead to unhappiness in their work.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
What is the best meaning of “meticulously”? C. thoroughly
Which detail from the text best shows the level of thought the Committee of Elders puts into organizing community members’ lives? D. “Even the Matching of Spouses was given such weighty consideration that sometimes an adult who applied to receive a spouse waited months or even years before a Match was approved and announced.” (61-62)
What does this passage reveal about the way the community views small children? B. They view children in an unforgiving way that leads to suffering.
Which words in the passage above best support the idea that this way of raising children actually hurts them? B. “whimpered, cringed”
What is the best meaning of “astonishment”? C. amazement
How does the way the Chief Elder describes what happened with the last Receiver-in-training affect Jonas’s point of view regarding his new role in the community? C. Jonas believes that the role of The Receiver might not be a role anyone is capable of doing successfully.
What piece of evidence best demonstrates how important choosing a Receiver is to the community? A. “‘Jonas has not been assigned,’ she informed the crowd, and his heart sank. ‘Jonas has been selected.’” (75)
