The Giver by Lois Lowry Day 3 Warm up Warm up: Youtube review chapters lated

We will review the study questions for chapters before having a quiz on these chapters. Get out your notebooks and study questions.

The Giver Quiz # 2 The Giver Quiz # 2 Answer on paper. You will exchange papers to go over. 1. What physical feature did Jonas & Gabe have in common? a. freckles b. pale eyes c. pug nose d. black hair 2. What rule did Jonas break? a. He didn’t play games at the recreation center. b. He did not eat all his supper. c. He played catch with an apple. d. He took an apple home.

3. _____________had an exciting life a. Roberto b. Edna c. Larissa 4. What did the children do between the ages of 8 & 12? a. Volunteer work at a place of their choosing b. School from 8 am to 6 pm c. Exercise at least 2 hours a day d. Went to camp each summer 5. What did families do each morning? a. read paper c. shared their dreams b. ate oranges d. took a bath

Literary Term: Allusion No, that’s illusion not allusion.

Definition Allusion: an indirect and usually brief reference to a person, place, or event. Allusion: an indirect and usually brief reference to a person, place, or event. This reference is probably explicit, but its meaning can be understood only if the person, place, or event is well known by all or known by the reader. This reference is probably explicit, but its meaning can be understood only if the person, place, or event is well known by all or known by the reader. An allusion can help the reader develop their understanding of the theme of the book, or bring up a new theme based on that small reference. An allusion can help the reader develop their understanding of the theme of the book, or bring up a new theme based on that small reference.

Allusions in The Giver There are many references to the Bible in The Giver: There are many references to the Bible in The Giver: -The baby Gabriel’s name could be an allusion to the Angel Gabriel in the Christian religion. -Jonas’s name alludes to the story of Jonah and the whale. -When Jonas is selected to be the Giver, it alludes to the story of Jesus and how they were both “The Chosen One.”

Symbolism a deeper meaning

DefinitionDefinition It is a literary term in which a person, place, or thing is used to represent something else (the dove is a symbol of peace) Characters in literature are often symbols of good or evil.

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Why do we use Symbols? Visuals are easier to remember Add richness to story Increases likelihood of making connections

The Giver The Bike symbolized the rare freedom to break a rule. Everyone knew that the nine-year-olds learned to ride their bike before they were really allowed to. Pale Eyes symbolized wisdom, forbidden knowledge, and pain. All who had pale eyes suffered because they knew and felt more than anyone else.

Foreshadowing Giving hints or clues about events that are going to happen later in the plot is called foreshadowing.

Examples of Foreshadowing in The Giver Jonas is apprehensive about his assignment Jonas sees the apple turn red When Lilly points out that Jonas and Gabe both have light eyes

Students will create a Venn diagram to compare their world to Jonas’s world Jonas’s worldYour World

Compare & Contrast Jonas’s World & Your World Jonas’s World My World Bikes main mode of travel *Bikes main mode of travel *Afraid of jets *Must share feelings & dreams *Same birthday *Babies live in Nurturing Center *volunteer work required for children *Food delivered to home *All families have 2 children Adults work Children go to school Friendships 3 meals a day Use many types of transportation Most babies live with natural parents or relatives Children have parties on their real birthday Have parents & grandparents

Vocabulary for Chapters 3 -5 Vocabulary for Chapters 3 -5 Students will complete a handout sheet. Use dictionaries!

Questions Questions?

Closure Questions What is a Birthmother ? Why does Lilly’s mother not want her to be a Birthmother? Why did Jonas take the apple home with him? What is the purpose of the volunteer hours? What is the morning ritual? Homework: Homework: Read chapters & answer study questions. Quiz tomorrow.