Chapter 5: The Giver

Our class discussion about chapter 5 could be a bit uncomfortable for some. Please read the following and check ALL of them to indicate your agreement. I will engage in today's class discussion with...

• maturity

• respect

• appropriateness

• open-mindedness to understand this society

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Would you like to share your dreams with your family members every morning during breakfast?

• No way! That's just weird.

• Count me in! My dreams are cra-zay, and I love talking about them.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What were you thinking when Jonas began describing his dream about the bathing room and Fiona Write a word or phrase that captures your thoughts. Be sure to keep your answer school appropriate.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What can readers infer from the fact that despite his discomfort, Jonas continues to tell his parents the details of the dream? Check all that apply.

• Jonas is a rule-follower.

• Jonas is more mature than his classmates.

• Jonas has integrity--he does the right thing.

• Jonas is going through puberty.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Mother tells Jonas that he has experienced his "first Stirrings."
TRUE or FALSE: Stirrings are hormones that stir-up feelings of physical attraction toward someone.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True is the correct answer. In the story, Stirrings are hormones that cause feelings of physical attraction towards someone. Jonas experiences his first Stirrings, which his mother explains to him.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

Draw a conclusion:

"Father and I have been expecting it to happen to you. It happens to everyone. It happened to Father when he was your age. And it happened to me. It will someday happen to Lily."

Based on this quote, it is safe to say that "Stirrings" are a ______________ part of life.

Answer explanation

Based on the quote, it is clear that 'Stirrings' are a common experience shared by the speaker, their father, and eventually Lily. Since it happens to everyone at a certain age, it can be concluded that 'Stirrings' are a normal part of life.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Is it ethical for them to make people take a pill to prevent Stirrings?

• 👍 Of course, it is!

• 🚩 No, this is a red flag.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

What societal problems are solved by eliminating stirrings?

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2