1. By Lois Lowry Chapters 1 & 2
The Giver
By Lois Lowry
Chapters 1 & 2

2. Chapter One vocabulary
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Chapter 1
Vocabulary Word
Pg #
Definition
Rasp(ing) 2
(adj) harsh; grating
Jeer(ing) 3
(v) To speak or shout derisively (mocking or scoffing)
Palpable
(adj) readily or plainly seen, heard, percieved, etc.; obvious
Distraught 4
(v) Distracted; Deeply agitated
Tunic
Apprehensive
Wheedle 5

3. Chapter One Novel Terminology
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Chapter 1
Term
Pg #
Definition
Released 2
When a member is forced to leave the community
Learning Community 3
School/classroom
Newchildren 7
Infants

4. rasping
“Immediately the rasping voice through the speakers had said.” pg. 2
Rasping: (adj) harsh; grating

5. Jeering
“ Even the children were scolded if they used the term lightly at play, jeering at a teammate who missed a catch or stumbled in a race.” (pg 2)
Jeering: (v) To speak or shout derisively (mocking or scoffing)

6. Palpable
“ Now, thinking about the feeling of fear as he pedaled home along the river path, he remembered that moment of palpable, stomach-sinking terror when the aircraft had streaked above.” (pg 3)
Palpable: (adj) readily or plainly seen, heard, percieved, etc.; obvious

7. Distraught “ I guess I just got distraught watching them.” (pg 4)
Distraught:(v) Distracted; Deeply Agitated

8. Tunic “He smoothed his rumpled tunic and sat down.” (pg 4)
Tunic: (noun) a coat worn as part of a military or other uniform

9. Apprehensive “Apprehensive,” Jonas decided. That’s what I am. (pg 4)
Apprehensive: (adj) uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

10. Wheedle
“But like all parents – all adults – they didn’t fight or wheedle for their turn.” (pg 5)
Wheedle: (verb) to influence or persuade with flattering words or acts

11. Disposition
“He’s a sweet little male with a lovely disposition.” (pg 7)
Disposition: (noun) natural mental and emotional outlook or mood

12. Prominent
“Next, Mother, who held a prominent position at the Department of Justice, talked about her feelings.” (pg 8)
Prominent: (adj) leading, important, or well- known.

13. Transgression
“The rules say that if there’s a third transgression, he simply has to be released.” (pg 9)
Transgression: (noun) violation of a law, command, etc.; a sin

14. Released
“Needless to say, he will be released,” the voice had said, followed by silence. (pg 2)
Released: removed from the community

15. Learning Communities
“I apologize for inconveniencing my learning community.” (pg 3)
Learning community: (noun) School or classroom

16. Newchildren
“He listened politely, though not very attentively, while his father took his turn, describing a feeling of worry that he’d had that day at work: a concern about one of the newchildren who wasn’t doing well.” (pg 7)
Newchildren: newborns

17. Chapter one activities
Complete the Note-Taking and Summarizing
Working in groups, decide how you will answer questions 2 – 13 (at least three per person – 9 pts)
1. Explain why you think airplanes are not permitted to fly over the community.
Answer: 1. It is against the rules for pilots to fly over the community. (pg 1) I think that airplanes aren’t allowed to fly over the community because the community is concerned about security.
Group discussion/share

18. Aptitude
“Well, it was clear to me – and my parents later confessed that it had been obvious to them, too – what my aptitude was.” (pg 15)
Aptitude – capability; ability; talent

19. Chapter 2 Activities Complete the Note-Taking and Summarizing
Working in groups, decide how you will answer questions (at least three per person – 9 pts) *All answer question #10
Journal 3 (10 pts)
There have been seven rules mentioned in Chapters 1 & 2. Do you agree with any of these rules? Why or why not? Write about a rule you value (or do not agree with) in our society. Explain.

20. Chapter 3 Vocabulary
Chastise (20) “He waited for his father to chastise Lily.
Chastise: (v) to discipline
Petulantly (22) “I think I’d like that,” said Lily petulantly.
Petulantly: (adj) showing sudden, impatient irritation
Conviction: (24) So Jonas laughed too, and with his laughter tried to ignore his uneasy conviction that something had happened.
Conviction: (noun) fixed or firm belief

21. Chapter 3 Activities Complete the Note-Taking and Summarizing
Working in groups, decide how you will answer questions (at least three per person – 9 pts)
Complete questions 1 – 3 on Point of View worksheet