The Giver Discussion:

You will need to respond to ONE of the questions below using a complete response (restate question, answer, use evidence to support your reasoning). This whole assignment should not take longer than 10 minutes.

-What do you think of the “family unit” within this unique community? How do their daily rituals
enhance the close bond between family members?

-In Jonas’s community, children receive their life assignments at age 12. Discuss the entering of
adulthood at this early age. How do you feel about being assigned one job for your entire life?

-What are the freedoms members of this community give up for the good of the society? Do you feel that this is working? Why or why not?

Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.

Which if the following can you infer about maggie?

What are themes in exhalation by ted chiang