Reading Log Chapters 1-5 in the Giver due Wed.

Here is the reading log due Wednesday, Sept. 24

The Giver
Reading Log Chapters 1-5

1. Where and when is the story set? What do you think might have occurred in the world before this society was formed?









2. From what point of view is the story told? How do you think this impacts the level of suspense in the story?










3. Why was Jonas apprehensive when an unidentified aircraft flew over the community?







4. What is “precision of language”? Give one example of Jonas being mindful of “precision of language.” Why do you think this is such an important component in the community?













5. Describe Jonas’ family unit. (Describe the different members briefly in bullet point form.)










6. What is Jonas’ reaction to Lily’s comment about his unique eyes? Do you think the community’s preference to treat everyone the same and ignore differences makes the community better or worse than our present-day society? Why or why not?














7. What do you think is being foreshadowed through Jonas’ experience with the apple?










8. In Jonas’ community, the Speaker makes announcements on a regular basis. What does this practice reveal about the society?










9. What is “irony”? (Look it up!)





10. Why is it ironic when Larissa implies that Edna’s life had little meaning?











11. Why do you think children are not allowed to attend celebrations of release in the House of the Old?







12. What are the society’s rules about nakedness and Stirrings? Why do you think these rules exist?













Prediction: What assignment do you think Jonas will receive at the Ceremony of Twelve?