1. The Giver
Chapter 17

2. Do Now: Quickwrite for 10 minutes RRJ p. 77
Look back in your notes at the information you learned about the names of the main characters in The Giver.
Make a prediction about what the character Rosemary, who will be introduced in chapter 18.
What is she like? What will happen to her?

3. Homework:
RCQ chapters 18 & 19 RRJ p.77

4. Chapters 18 & 19 RRJ p.77
What happened to Rosemary? What were the implications for the society?
What does Jonas learn about being Released? How does this effect how he thinks?
To what extent does Jonas’ father know about what his son is doing?
What would you do with Gabriel if you were his father?
Why and how does the society shield its citizens from the true meaning of “Release”? What might happen if everyone knew what Release really meant?
Do they have any background knowledge to have an opinion about release?

5. Think-Pair-Share
After the reading is completed, discuss your notes with the people at your table
Choose the best answer to each question and make sure you have it recorded in your notebook
The teacher will then ask a group to share its answer. One person will share the best answer.