1. The Giver
Vocabulary Bellwork 1

2. Monday, April 15
1. apprehension- noun- anxiety or dread about something to come
2. transgression- noun- a wrongdoing; an action violating a law or code
3. nurturer- noun- a person who takes care of something, especially someone young
4. distraught- adj.- to be distressed or extremely upset
5. obedience- noun- compliance; the act of obeying

3. Tuesday, April 16
6. utopia- noun- an ideal and perfect state, like a paradise
7. obsolete- adj.- outdated; not used any more
8. generalization- noun- an over simplification, or a sweeping statement
9. privilege- noun- an honor; a restricted right or benefit; an advantage enjoyed by elite
10. aptitude-noun- a natural ability to do something.

4. Dude, it’s reading time! Wednesday, April 17
Write out the synonyms and then match with the vocabulary word:
1. Anxiety, worry, uneasiness:
2. Misbehavior, wrongdoing, disobedience:
3. Caretaker, encourager, supporter:
4. Troubled, distressed, upset:
Dude, it’s reading time!

5. Thursday, April 18 Complete the statements with your own thoughts:
1. My ideal utopia would be located ___________ and contain ___________________
2. My parents own _____________, but it is obsolete because ________________________
3. _________________ would be a privilege at school earned by _________________________
4. It would be a generalization to say that all people_____________________

6. Dude, it’s reading time! Friday, April 19
Write out the sentences and add in your own thoughts.
1. My friend _______________ is a nurturer because he/she ___________________.
2. If my parents told me to __________________, they would expect total obedience.
3. __________ is a major transgression that I would never do!
Dude, it’s reading time!

7. Wednesday, January 18th
1. Draw a picture and write a sentence using the word privilege.
2. Draw a picture and write a sentence using the word apprehension.

8. Thursday, January 19th
Write out the sentences and complete the statements with your own thoughts.
1. It would be a generalization to say that all people_____________________
2. The song “_____________” soothes and nurtures my mind.
3. I would be apprehensive about reading an article titled “_________________.”

9. Friday, January 20th
Use the following words in original sentences that you create.
1. obsolete
2. aptitude
3. distraught

10. Friday, January 20th
Interpret the quote below. What does it mean, and how can you apply it to your life?