Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Read alikes

Where might you look to find titles of other dystopian novels? 3 points extra credit

Friday, March 5, 2010

The Giver--Lesson 2

After having read Chapters 1-4 write a reaction to what you think Jonas's world is like? For example, what do you think about his family, his community, and his day-to-day reality? 10 points

Monday, March 1, 2010

The Giver--Lesson 1

Examine the following words and phrases found in The Giver by Lois Lowry.

perfect
Jonas (12 years old)
control
memories
Receiver (elderly man)
no choices
alone
community
Gabriel (1 year old)
unique Assignment
family unit
color

Use these words and phrases to write a brief prediction about the book. What do you think the plot is going to be about? Remember, you are not receiving credit for a "correct" response--how close your prediction is to the actual plot. Rather, you will receive full credit for a thoughtful, coherent, and well-written response. Try to use all of the above words in your prediction. 10 points