1. The Giver Bellwork- Week 1

2. Monday, August 25th AL Anticipation Guide- Write a statement about the following. Explain your stance on the matters. 1.It’s okay to lie 2.Memories play an important part of your life and who you are. 3.It is better to never experience cold and hunger. 4.History repeats itself. 5.People in society accept things they usually would not if they were on their own. 6.It’s better to be part of a group than on your own. 7.It’s better to remain ignorant about some aspects of life. 8.It’s better to be in a safe environment and never feel fear.

3. Tuesday, August 26, 2013 Respond to the following questions completely. 1. Look up the word utopia. What is the definition? 2. We live in the most powerful, richest country in the world. Do we live in a utopia?

4. Wednesday, August 27 1.Many people who are trying to come to America think of it as a utopia. What will they encounter once they arrive that will tell them differently? Write your response in at least three sentences.

5. Wednesday, September 3 1.List five things that make America great. 2.List five things that cause problems in America and make it not so great.

6. Thursday, September 4 th Write your own definition for the following words. If you don’t know what they mean, you may look them up in the dictionary. 1.Apprehension 2.Transgression 3.Distraught 4.Obedience 5.Ritual

7. Friday, September 5 th Arrange the following words in order of least intense to most intense. 1.Mad, angry, furious, irritated, annoyed, upset 2.Loves, likes, adores, obsessed, attracted to, drawn to, mesmerized, enjoys