The Giver Comprehension Check Ch 1-3

Check the boxes which are differences between Jonas’ community and ours?

• There are no animals in his community

• There are rules in his community

• Jobs are chosen by a committee

• Only 4 people are allowed in each family

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What leads to people being "released"

• Three rule transgressions

• One broken law

• Not sharing feelings

• Sneaking a look at confidential lists

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why do students laugh at Asher?

• He can't read

• He is extremely clumsy

• He often uses malapropisms

• He likes to make jokes

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the similarity between Jonas and Gabe, the Newchild?

• They both have light hair

• They look alike, suggesting they have the same birthmother.

• They seem to be able to communicate without talking

• They both have light eyes, which are rare.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Jonas' father do for work?

• He is a lawyer

• He a child nurturer

• He is a doctor

• He runs a daycare

Which of the following words used in these chapters does not have an overly formal tone?

• Assignment

• Elder

• Newchild

• Conversation

What is a “comfort object”?

• a mom or dad

• stuffed animal

• a child's favorite toy

• a special blanket

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What changes after the Ceremony of Twelve?

• No more volunteer hours

• No more recreation hours

• Less time with friends

• All of the above

Why are there announcements over the loud speaker?

• To eliminate the need for televisions

• To celebrate successes

• To remind citizens of rules without specifically calling out individuals

• To embarrass those who break rules

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Jonas notices that the apple "changes" when he is playing catch with Asher. What can you infer happened?

• He is noticing he has magic powers

• He can no longer catch as well as he used to

• He is seeing color for the first time

• He is going to be in big trouble for taking the apple home