1. The Giver
Written by Lois Lowry

2. Born in Hawaii in 1937. Also wrote Number the Stars.
Lois Lowry
Born in Hawaii in 1937.
Also wrote Number the Stars.

3. The Giver
Genre – Science Fiction – A novel that describes the impact of science and technology, or both, upon society or people.

4. The Giver Utopia – A perfect place  What would a utopia be like?
Activity: Put a check mark next to things you think would make a perfect society.

5. Chapters 5-8
Vocabulary

6. fragments A small part broken or separated off from something
Sometimes he awoke with a feeling of fragments afloat in his sleep, but he couldn’t seem to grasp them and put them into something worthy of telling at the ritual.

7. emblem a symbolic representation of a place or concept
The bicycle, at Nine, would be the powerful emblem of moving gradually out into the community, away from the protective family unit.

8. prodded Poke or persuade
She prodded Lily to the front door and Jonas followed.

9. reprieve Cancel or postpone the punishment of
Gabe had been given an unusual and special reprieve from the committee, and granted an additional year of nurturing before his Naming and Placement.

10. exuberant Filled with energy and excitement
The audience applause, which was enthusiastic at each Naming, rose in an exuberant swell when one parental pair, glowing with pride, took a male Newchild and heard him named Caleb.

11. scrupulously Diligent, thorough, attentive to details
Like the Matching of the Spouses and the Naming and Placement, the Assignments were scrupulously thought through by the Committee of Elders.

12. jaunty Lively, cheerful, and self-confident in manner
Earlier that day, dressing in his own dwelling, he had practiced the kind of jaunty, self-assured walk that he hoped he could make to the stage when his turn came.

13. meticulously Showing great attention to detail
We have observed him meticulously. There is no uncertainty in our decision.