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THE
GIVER
CHAPTER
1
Vocabulary
| Intrigued |
very interested, fascinated |
| Rasping |
rough sounding |
| Upturned |
turned toward the sky |
| Churn |
move uncomfortably |
| Navigational |
having to do with steering |
| Ironic |
contrast between tone/meaning |
| Jeering |
mocking |
| Palpable |
able to be felt |
| Patriotic |
inspired by love of country |
| Hymn |
song of praise |
| Hatchery |
place for hatching fish eggs |
| Distraught |
mentally upset |
| Tunic |
long out garment |
| Apprehensive |
fearful about the future |
| Wheedle |
beg with soft words |
| Defiant |
resisting or challenging |
| Nurturer |
one who helps another grow |
| Supplementary |
additional |
| Capacity |
ability |
| Adequately |
sufficiently, completely |
| Transgression |
breaking of a law or rule |
| Soothed |
calmed |
| Awed |
struck with wonder |
| Beckoning |
motioning someone to come closer |
Comprehension
Questions
1 - After
reading this first chapter, what do you think the story will be about?
2 - What is the community like?
3 - Why does Jonas have to be careful and accurate about his language?
4 - Would you like if your family had a feelings ritual like the one in
which Jonas's family participates?
5 - What do you think that "release" is all about?
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