52. THE GIVER - ESSAY ASSIGNMENT

Essay Assignment:

The family in the book may not be very emotional and loving. What is their relationship? What systems have been set up to make sure that relationships work? What are the positive things about that relationship? What are the negative, to you?

250- 500 words.

Ms. Wheeler

51. VOCABULARY & ESSAY WRITING

acquire
inquire
umpire
empire
inspire
recognize
appetitie
describe
incline
assign
lightning
diagram
choir
classify
satisfy
justify
deny
rhyme
style
disguised

WRITE AN ESSAY USING ALL THE WORDS.

300 WORDS.


Ms. Wheeler

50. THE GIVER - EMOTIONS ESSAY

These things are usually considered to be negative: pain, hate, jealousy. Describe, using examples from this book, how those things can be considered positive.

An example might be: Deep emotions allow for love and joy, as well as pain and hate. Describe HOW this is positive.

250 - 500 words.

49. VOCABULARY & THE FUTURE ESSAY

develop
effect
exact
exist
exhibit
effective
delicious
determine
equipment
committee
ridiculous
realistic
medicine
advantage
language
image
delicate
symbol
physician
marriage

Write your Vocabulary words in your notebooks and a definition.

Write About It:

One hundred years ago, who would have dreamed people would walk on the moon or travel cross-country in a few hours? How might life be different one hundred years from now? Imagine what the future might be like. Then write an essay comparing and contrasting life then and now.

Use vocabulary words from this lesson.

Thank you! You are all doing a great job!

48. VOCABULARY & ADVERTISING ASSIGNMENT

Wednesday Words:

stitches
businesses
successes
tomatoes
echoes
mosquitoes
heroes
batteries
varieties
memories
discoveries
groceries
emergencies
studios
stereos
chimneys
brothers-in-law
runners-up
loaves

Writing Assignment: Write 250- 500 words:

Most people seem to agree that there's no place like home. That's why many people believe that their city or town is the best place in the world to live. Write an ad for a travel magazine inviting people to visit your city or town. Use convincing and appealing language that will persuade people to come.

Use vocabulary words from this lesson in your ad.

47. THE GIVER - RELEASE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT

Make sure you are reading your Chapters!

Why does the Community have Release? What are the positive results for the Community of Release? Are there any negative results for the Community of Release? Remember to discuss examples from the book.


350 - 500 Words.

Ms. Wheeler

46. VOCABULARY & PROPOSAL ESSAY ASSIGNMENT

Vocabulary Words:

recommend
custom
customer
atmosphere
commit
method
connect
construct
purpose
publication
citizen
element
license
efficient
patience
cabinet
gossip
multiply
civilization
triumph

Write About It:

Imagine that you have been asked to develop an idea for a new magazine for students your age. Write a letter to a publisher describing the kinds of features, advertisements, and articles you think the magazine should contain in order to appeal to people you age.

Use vocabulary words in this lesson in your proposal.

350 words.

Good luck, Ms. Wheeler

45. THE GIVER - PERSUASIVE ESSAY

Keep up and answer your Study Guide questions, and your Vocabulary!

Essay Assignment:

You are trying to convince people from our world to come and live in the Community of The Giver. What are the things about that society that you would mention to get people to see it as a better alternative for living than our world is?

500 words please!

Good luck, Ms. Wheeler

44. VOCABULARY & DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY

Vocabulary:

Write the word in your notebook with a definition.

artificial
marvelous
barbecue
scar
article
architect
guitar
apartment
particle
parcel
bargain
harmony
charcoal
charter
regardless
gargle
carnival
partner
artistic
sparkle


Writing Assignment:

Some places are so special that when you later hear a song or smell an aroma, you immediately have memories of that special place. Write a description of a memorable place. Use words that describe sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch in order to help readers feel like they are there with you. Use vocabulary words from this lesson.


Ms. Wheeler

43. THE GIVER - MEMORIES ESSAY ASSIGNMENT

Remember you had better be reading a chapter a day!
Keep up so that we can be at the same place when we meet next.

Next Essay:

According to this book, what are the reasons we should value our own memories, and learn as much about the past as possible? Remember, discuss the novel when you answer.

300 words!


Ms Wheeler