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Date Vocabulary Worksheet 1 A Context Clues Using the clues provided in each sentence write the meaning of each highlighted word on the line Do not use a dictionary Ironic means 3 Don. By:. Lois Lowry. Characters. Jonas. - an eleven year old boy about to be given a very interesting job. Jonas’ father. -he works at the Nurturing Center for small children. Jonas’ mother. -she . works . JOHN 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.. GOD IS A GIVER, NOT A TAKER.. GOD GIVES LAVISHLY AND CONTINUALLY. . The Giver . “Jonas’s world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the Community. . When Jonas turns twelve he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver … it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.” . “At first it’s . exhilarating. : the speed, the sharp, clear air; but then the snow accumulates, builds up on the runners, and you slow, you have to push hard to keep going…”. s. timulating; exciting. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11. The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. (7) Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (8) And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.. Philippians 4:4-6. Colossians . 3:12-15. THANKING THE GIVER. THANKING THE GIVER. TAK. I. NG . THE GIVER FOR GRANTED. THANKING THE GIVER. TAKING THE GIVER FOR GRANTED. TAKING THE GIVER AT HIS WORD. THANKING THE GIVER. Character Chart. Jonas. The Giver. Jonas’s Father. Jonas’s Mother. Lily. Gabriel. Asher. Fiona. Larissa. The Chief Elder. Rock- Task you must do . -Breathing. . -Eating. . -Drinking. . -Medicine When Sick. Forbidden. (adj.) banned, not allowed. Harry and Ron frequented the “forbidden” section of the library.. Nondescript. (adj.) lacking distinctive characteristics or qualities. The classroom was very nondescript – it lacked posters, colors, and bulletin boards.. The Giver Vocabulary Bellwork 2 Monday, April 22 1. remorse- noun- regret or guilt 2. reprieve- noun- to stop or postpone punishment or a break from something harmful 3. exuberant- adj.- full of enthusiasm In . the giver. Exposition – the author introduces the reader to the characters and gives necessary background information . Create . a list of information that the reader needs in order to understand the rest of the novel, . Assigned groups of 3 or 4. With groups for entire novel. Each group will read, complete a daily task, and daily reflection (like a “ticket out the door”). You will need to keep a log of each discussion and the answers to all discussion questions.. Setting. A society on earth in the far future. Takes place many years in future. It is very strict with many rules and orders on how to do things. Characters. Jonas-. the main character. He is 11 years old, smart, and kind. . Determine what type of giver you are This STAIR-STEP chart helps you identify where you see your giving right now Once you self-identify then you can beginMailing Address405 Estates Drive Woodway xroa 1357911131517192123200L300L400L500L600L700L800L900L1000L1100L1200L1300L1400L1500L1600L1700L925L-1185LCollege CareerReady Range For 6th to 8th Grade760LLexile Measureof the BookThis guide provides the