Name _____________________________
The Giver
Final Questions
Answer each of the following questions. Each response must be a paragraph or more in length.
■ 2 points - answers are typed and double spaced.
■ 2 points for attaching and self-scoring the rubric.
1. Describe three changes/feelings that Jonas goes through in the book. 3
paragraph minimum.
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Three changes/feelings are clearly stated.
Paragraphs follow the hamburger method:
Intro, supporting sentences with detail, conclusion
Sentences start with different beginnings and are different lengths
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct
2. Why do you think the author chose to use the word release? 1 paragraph.
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Reasons why the author chose to use the word release are clearly stated.
Paragraphs follow the hamburger method:
Intro, supporting sentences with detail, conclusion
Sentences start with different beginnings and are different lengths
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having choices in a
community? 2 paragraphs
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Reasons why and why we shouldn’t have choice are clearly stated.
Paragraphs follow the hamburger method:
Intro, supporting sentences with detail, conclusion
Sentences start with different beginnings and are different lengths
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct
4. You can pass only three memories to future generations. Describe the three
memories you would choose and explain why you chose each one. 3 paragraph
minimum.
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Three memories are clearly described.
Reasons are clearly stated as to why each memory was chosen.
Paragraphs follow the hamburger method:
Intro, supporting sentences with detail, conclusion
Sentences start with different beginnings and are different lengths
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct
5. In Jonas’s community, precise language is required. If this became a
requirement in our society, how would it affect how people interact? Explain
your answer, give examples. 1 paragraph.
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Examples of how it would affect how people interact are present.
Paragraphs follow the hamburger method:
Intro, supporting sentences with detail, conclusion
Sentences start with different beginnings and are different lengths
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct
6. Do you think a utopia is possible? Support your answer. 1 paragraph.
{RL 7.2}
Reasons of whether a utopia is possible are clearly stated.
Paragraphs follow the hamburger method:
Intro, supporting sentences with detail, conclusion
Sentences start with different beginnings and are different lengths
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct
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7. Do you agree with Jonas’ actions at the end? Support your answer. 1
paragraph.
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Stated whether they agreed or disagreed with Jonas’ decision and gave at least two
supporting reasons.
Paragraphs follow the hamburger method:
Intro, supporting sentences with detail, conclusion
Sentences start with different beginnings and are different lengths
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct
8. How did other characters in the story have a part in Jonas changing?
MUST include at least two characters.
You
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Stated how ___________ & _____________had a part in Jonas’ changing.
Paragraphs follow the hamburger method:
Intro, supporting sentences with detail, conclusion
Sentences start with different beginnings and are different lengths
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct
9. Describe a scene or choose a passage (state page # and paragraphs) from
the book that had the biggest impact upon you. How did it affect/change
you?
{RL 7.1}
Scene described in detail. How it affected/changed the reader is worded clearly. Page &
paragraph numbers are given.
Paragraphs follow the hamburger method:
Intro, supporting sentences with detail, conclusion
Sentences start with different beginnings and are different lengths
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct
Total points: _______/115 = ______%
Comments:
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