The Giver: community Assignments
The Receiver
Birthmother
Street Cleaner
Nurturer
Department of Justice
Committee Member
School Instructor
Elder
Leader of the Community
Committee Member
Director of Recreation
Doctor
Laborer
Speaker
Rehabilitation Director
Caretaker of the Old
Food Distributor
Committee Member
Elder
Planning Committee Dir.
Laborer
Pilot
Committee Member
Fish Hatchery Attendant
Birthmother
Department of Bicycle
Repair
Instructor of Sixes
Laborer
Childcare Specialist
Elder
Female Attendant
Food Distributor
Committee Member
Jonas and his peers are assigned jobs. For this assignment, you will be given a number
that corresponds to a specific community Assignment mentioned in The Giver.
This is what you must train to be when you become a Twelve. You have NO choice.
Answer the following questions about your Assignment.
Your Assignment:________________________________________
1. How do you feel about your Assignment? Why?
2. Do you think you are suited or qualified for your Assignment? Explain.
3. What would be the worst part of your Assignment? Explain.
4. What would be the best thing about having this job? Why?
5 - How do you feel about having your job chosen for you?
(This answer should be a good solid paragraph.)