Journal #2 CH 20-23

Do you think the story has a happy ending or a sad ending? Explain your feelings.

Journal #1 Ch-20-23

Jonas and the elder have a plan that is "...barely possible. If it failed, he would very likely be killed." Comment on Jonas's motivation for even attempting this plan.

Journal #2 Ch 16-19

Discuss Jonas's reaction to the experience of love (pages 125-126) and what happened when he asked his parents about love.

Journal #1 Ch 16-19

What impact is the baby Gabriel having on Jonas? How is JOnas affecting Gabriel?

Journal #3 CH 11-15

Chapter 15 is the shortest chapter in the book but may be the most powerfcul experience for both Jonas and the reader. Comment on what happens in this chapter and your reaction to it.

Journal #2 Ch 11-15

The life of the Receiver is very lonely. Why does the community need a Receiver? How would you feel if you were chosen to be the Receiver?

Journal #1 Ch 11-15

"If everything's the same, then there aren't any choices!" (pages 97-98) Comment on how you feel about this observation made by Jonas.

The GIver Ch 6-10 Journal #3

List the qualities Jonas has that quality him to be the next Receiver (Chapter 8). How does Jonas react to his "Assignment"?

The Giver Ch 6-10 Journal Entry #2

The chief elder describes the life of childern to age Twelve on pages 51, 52, and 54. Compare how the life and experiences of young children in the community are different from the experiences you have had.

The Giver Ch. 6-10 Journal #1

There are more hints about what "Release" means (pages 48-49). What do you think it means? Give examples from the story.

Giver Chapters 1-5

What is the happiest memory of your family?