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 * The Giver -- Chapter 2**

//the characters in the chapter.)//
 * Setting || Little boy's house in bed. ||
 * Characters || //(List and describe important information about//


 * 1) Jonas
 * 2) Dad
 * 3) Lily
 * 4) Gabe
 * 5) .Yoshiko
 * Summary of Chapter || //They are going to release him if he makes it.// ||
 * Predictions of Coming Events || //He will make it and they won't release him.// ||
 * Predictions of Coming Events || //He will make it and they won't release him.// ||


 * //Chapters Eleven— Twelve//**


 * //Assessment Preparation: Synonyms and Antonyms//**


 * //Directions://** //Using a thesaurus and/or a dictionary, fill in one synonym and one// //antonym for each of the vocabulary words. Then write a sentence using the vocabulary word, showing that you understand the word’s meaning and how it should be used in a sentence.//

2. **glee** 3. **obsolete**
 * 1. torrent**
 * 1) synonym:
 * 2) antonym:
 * 3) sentence:
 * 1) synonym: Joy
 * 2) antonym:Anger
 * 3) sentence:The kid was full of glee on his birthday.
 * 1) synonym:
 * 2) antonym:
 * 3) sentence:
 * 4. wincing**
 * 1) synonym:
 * 2) antonym:
 * 3) sentence:
 * 5. admonition**
 * 1) synonym: Advice warnig
 * 2) antonym:
 * 3) sentence:
 * 6. dumbfounded**
 * 1) synonym:
 * 2) antonym:
 * 3) sentence:
 * 7. wryly**
 * 1) synonym:
 * 2) antonym:
 * 3) sentence:

The Giver – Chapter 13/14
 * Conflict** results from two opposing forces in a story. Four common types of conflict are:


 * Man vs. himself**—a character experiences conflict between forces within him/herself
 * Man vs. man**—a character experiences a conflict with another person
 * Man vs. nature**—a character struggles to overcome forces of nature
 * Man vs. society**—a character struggles with elements of his/her society

//exemplifies and explain it.//
 * //Directions://** //Read each passage from Chapters 13-14. Identify which type of conflict it//

“Well. . .” Jonas had to stop and think it through. “If everything’s the same, then there aren’t any choices! I want to wake up in the morning and //decide// things! A blue tunic, or a red one?” He looked down at himself, at the colorless fabric of his clothing. “But it’s all the same, always.” (pg. 97)
 * Mr. Cook’s Example:**


 * Type of conflict**: man vs. society
 * Explanation**: Jonas is frustrated with

And he was angry at himself, that he could not change that for them. (pg. 99)
 * # || But when the conversation turned to other things, Jonas was left, still, with a feeling of frustration that he didn’t understand. He found that he was often angry, now: irrationally angry at his groupmates, that they were satisfied with their lives which had none of the vibrance his own was taking on.

But his father had continued to comb Lily’s long hair, and Lily, impatient, had finally wiggled under her brother’s touch. “Jonas,” she said, “you’re //hurting// me with your hand.” (pg. 101)
 * Type of Conflict**:
 * Explanation**: ||
 * # || Jonas went and sat beside them while his father untied Lily’s hair ribbons and combed her hair. He placed one hand on each of their shoulders. With all of his being he tried to give each of them a piece of the memory . ..

course.” (pg. 103)
 * Type of Conflict**:
 * Explanation**: ||
 * # || “When you become the official Receiver, when we’re finished here, you’ll be given a whole new set of rules. Those are the rules that I obey. And it won’t surprise you that I am forbidden to talk about my work to anyone except the new Receiver. That’s you, of

landscape for glimpses of the green that he knew was embedded in the shrubbery; when it came flickering into his consciousness, he focused upon it, keeping it there, darkening it, holding it in his vision as long as possible until his head hurt and he let it fade away. (pg. 106)
 * Type of Conflict**:
 * Explanation**: ||
 * # || By himself, he (Jonas) tested his own developing memory. He watched the

But the runners, this time, couldn’t slice through the frozen expanse as they had on the other, snow-cushioned hill. They skittered sideways and the sled gathered speed. Jonas pulled at the rope, trying to steer, but the steepness and speed took control from his hands and he was no longer enjoying the feeling of freedom but instead, terrified, was at the mercy of the wild acceleration downward over the ice. (pg. 108)
 * Type of Conflict**:
 * Explanation**: ||
 * # || The sled moved forward, and Jonas grinned with delight, looking forward to the breathtaking slide down through the invigorating air.


 * Type of Conflict**:
 * Explanation**: ||
 * # || “I knew that there had been times in the past—terrible times—when people had destroyed others in haste, in fear, and had brought about their own destruction.” (pg. 112)

memory away. He was not yet qualified to be a Giver himself; nor had Gabriel been selected to be a Receiver. That he had this power frightened him. He decided not to tell. (pg. 117)
 * Type of Conflict**:
 * Explanation**: ||
 * # || He wondered, though, if he should confess to The Giver that he had given a


 * Type of Conflict**:
 * Explanation**: ||


 * //Chapters Eighteen—Twenty//**
 * //Standards Focus: Character Development//**

An author reveals information about a novel’s **characters** in a variety of ways. A character may provide information about him or herself by sharing his/her thoughts, words, and actions with the reader. Likewise, a narrator or other characters can also provide the reader with insight about a particular person.


 * //Directions://** //Using the clues, locate specific quotes or descriptions about Jonas to show examples of his behavior or personality throughout the novel. Use these excerpts to write a paragraph about Jonas on the next page.//

1. How Jonas feels about the upcoming Ceremony (Chapter 1): He feels nervous because he get to see his friends because there not twelve yet.

2. What Jonas initially believes release is like (Chapter 4): It's not bad because he wants too.

3. How Jonas feels about the Elders’ decisions (Chapter 6): he feels if their ready they should be good to die.

4. When Jonas experiences seeing beyond (Chapter 8): He is having some dreams about stuff.

5. When Jonas learns of a world beyond the community (Chapter 10): The Giver tells him their is memories all around the world.

6. How Jonas feels about the world outside the community (Chapter 12): He confuseed because he doesn't get this community.

7. How Jonas feels about all the citizens having memories (Chapter 14): They need to be shared with the people.

8. When Jonas learns about love and real families (Chapter 16): Families don't want them to die because of memories and if your not ready.

9. When Jonas disagrees with the community’s practices (Chapter 20): Thinks you should have bad and good thoughts that why he doesn't get this community.

10. On the lines below, write 1-2 paragraphs detailing how Jonas and his opinion of the community change from the beginning of the novel through (Chapter 20). Use statements and quotes from the novel to support your argument. He feels fine with the community until he starts to loose it. After he starts to loose it he starts to think why isn't their good and bad thoughts. He starts to loose and go crazy and thinking about releasing. And he is wondering why he can't dream. Early in the story he had good and bad dreams.