Chapter 3

Chapter 3......What did we discover today? Jonas has pale eyes and so does Gabriel. (the newchild that father has brought home)Pale eyes are unusual and we discovered that it is rude to bring attention to differences in this community. There are very few mirrors ....they don't need them! Wow, how different would our society be if we had no mirrors! It would take a lot less time to get ready to leave the house everyday!
Jonas noticed an apple "change" as he had a catch with Asher. He can't figure out what happened exactly so he takes it home for further study. The Speaker makes an announcement that food is not to be taken home....hmmmm.....how does the Speaker know he took it??????
Don't forget to fill in your character sheet and to do your Venn diagram! Try not to miss me too much this weekend.....and I will try not to miss you! I am so excited to read this book with all of you....you are going to just love it!
Enjoy your weekend! See ya Monday!

Chapter 2 ....I hope you behaved in my absence!

The EXPOSITION!!!!
So, chapter 2 is still part of the exposition.....we are getting to know the characters and we are discovering the "setting" .....a Utopia?????
The language they use in this community is curious, it seems to be devoid of emotions. A baby is called a "newchild" and a home is called a "family dwelling." (among others) We are wondering why they chose to use this type of language. Does it reflect some of the rules in this community? Does it reflect a theme in the book?
Think about the characters and the point of view in the story. I will see you tomorrow!

Chapter 1 THE GIVER.

WE HAVE FINALLY STARTED TO READ!!!! Today we begin the novel .....October 20th......and we are, at last, reading a book!
The first chapter establishes the setting and introduces us to Jonas and his family! We learn about the evening ritual in their community. Things seem to be very strange in this place.
Jonas is almost 12 and his sister Lily is a 7. Jonas' father is a "nurturer," an important job in the community. Nurturers care for the newchildren in the community, in their earliest days. Jonas' mom works for the Department of Justice.
The big question is, WHAT IS RELEASE? We have found out that it can be a punishment, something that is celebrated by old people, and it can happen to newchildren. (that is a sad occasion)
As we continue, one other question is: Why is Jonas so apprehensive about the upcoming ceremony?

DON'T FORGET YOUR HOMEWORK:
Write a description of a creature. (There are no animals in the community) Since you have never seen an animal (if you lived in the community) you do not know what this creature is called. Do not use the name of the animal in your description. Remember that your description is limited because of the community's Sameness. Words like feathers, fur and horns are also unfamiliar to you. HAVE FUN!!!!

Let Perfect Begin!!!!!!

TODAY!!! FINALLY!!!
We have started our Utopias in class! So Far So Good!
Planning is fun....but lets start creating!
Remember to be kind as you work with others because together we can accomplish anything!

D.E.A.R. Family Reading Tips

Designate a special time for family reading. Whether it is the morning paper,
books at bedtime or stories after supper, a reading routine becomes something
everyone can look forward to.

Encourage your child’s reading. Praise the efforts of your soon-to-be or
beginning reader. Make sure that the busy schedules of older readers include
time for reading for pleasure.

Allow kids to choose books they are interested in reading or having read aloud.
Be aware of your child’s interests and abilities and make a variety of reading
materials easily accessible.

Register for a library card. If you already have one, use it frequently! Take
advantage of library programs or library book clubs.



Develop a reading-rich environment at home. Furnish your house with books,
newspapers, and magazines. Make sure there are also comfortable places to
read with good lighting.

Everyday opportunities for reading abound. From the cereal box at breakfast,
to the weather report in the newspaper, to the road signs on the way to school,
to the note in the lunchbox, to the recipe for dinner—words are everywhere!
Take the time to point them out or ask your child to read them to you.

Ask questions when you are sharing books together. Engage your children in
discussions about the books you read and help them relate to the characters or
situations. Share your own feelings and invite kids to do the same.

Remember, children want to do what the grownups do. So if parents just drop
everything and read, the kids will want to be a part of it!

Back to school night!

What an incredible turn out! Look for pictures....posted soon.....I hope you all know how lucky you are to be so loved!

Literacy Centers

LITERACY CENTERS

DIRECTIONS:
• Identify the type of errors you made by looking at your Benchmark Folder.
• To help remediate your weakness, practice that skill by clicking on a link below under that skill. Follow the directions for each activity carefully.
• Print out the results page for each completed activity to earn back points on your benchmark assessment grade. Write your name on the results page and hand in!

Central Idea/Theme
1. http://www.quia.com/pop/120023.html
2. http://www.quia.com/quiz/1169917.html
3. http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/quizshow.php?title=main-idea-benchmark&quesnum=1
4. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/quizzes15/wallaceble/mainidea.html
5. http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/language_arts/main_idea/quiz1510.html
6. http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/book_buddy/rosie/skill_pre.html
7. http://atlantis.coe.uh.edu/archive/langarts/langarts_lessons/langles3/journald.html
8. http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_sr_1/12/3145/805217.cw/index.html
9. http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/0,7989,1832680-,00.html
10. http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/0,7989,1832780-,00.html
11. http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/weblessons/gettheidea/default.htm#page6

Literary Elements
1. http://www.quia.com/quiz/1314532.html
2. http://www.quia.com/quiz/270936.html
3. http://www.quia.com/quiz/449371.html
4. http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz2309931a72b00.html
5. http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=literary-elements_4
6. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/quizzes7/msreau/LiteraryElements.html
7. http://www.glencoe.com/sec/literature/course/game/play.phtml?dest=Lit_v52.dcr&width=500&height=300&ini=lesson1.ini&height2=296
8. http://sitepeople.com/HARPERENGLISH/TESTS_EXERCISES/LITERARY_ELEMENTS_TESTS/LITERARY_ELEM_1A.HTML
9. http://www.squeetus.com/robopork/quiz_lit.asp
10. http://www.edcreate.com/quiz/game.php?id=713
11. http://quizlet.com/60157/english-literary-terms-quiz-9-16-07-flash-cards/ (Click Learn or Test under Study OR Scatter or Speed Race under Play)

Inference/Character Judgment
1. http://www.quia.com/pop/43335.html
2. http://www.quia.com/pop/89733.html
3. http://www.quia.com/ba/41785.html
4. http://www.philtulga.com/Riddles.html
5. http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/e/drawconclusionsp.cfm
6. http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/makinginferencel.cfm
7. http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/makinginferencep.cfm
8. http://www.hbschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/build1/RR_e_4_11.htm
9. http://gamequarium.com/readquarium/skillsi-p.html (Click any Inference Activity)
10. http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/inferencesp.cfm
11. http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/reading.cfm?str=reading&num=11&act=2&que=1

Supporting Details
1. http://www.laflemm.com/dynamic/online_practice.php?practice_id=18
2. http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/17/4414/1130236.cw/index.html
3. http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_sr_1/12/3145/805256.cw/index.html
4. http://wps.ablongman.com/long_long_rw_2/43/11195/2866145.cw/index.html
5. http://wps.ablongman.com/long_long_srw_1/30/7798/1996414.cw/index.html
6. http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/quizshow.php?title=identify-supporting-details&quesnum=1
7. http://literacynetwork.verizon.org/fileadmin/technology/supporting.swf
8. http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/27/7158/1832687.cw/index.html
9. http://cwabacon.pearsoned.com/bookbind/pubbooks/seyler_ab/chapter3/deluxe.html
10. http://cwabacon.pearsoned.com/bookbind/pubbooks/seyler_ab/chapter3/deluxe.html
11. http://cwabacon.pearsoned.com/bookbind/pubbooks/seyler_ab/chapter3/deluxe.html
12. http://cwabacon.pearsoned.com/bookbind/pubbooks/seyler_ab/chapter3/deluxe.html

Text Organization
1. http://www.quia.com/rr/349784.html
2. http://gamequarium.com/readquarium/skillsa-h.html (Click Cause and Effect, Chronological Order and Compare and Contrast)
3. http://www.quia.com/mc/20632.html
4. http://www.quia.com/quiz/1137258.html
5. http://www.quia.com/rr/321552.html
6. http://www.quia.com/cm/406591.html
7. http://web1.asd.k12.pa.us/tp/cavs/6th%20Grade%20Reading.htm (Click Text Organization- An interactive powerpoint will open.)

Author’s Purpose
1. http://www.quia.com/pop/82118.html
2. http://gamequarium.com/readquarium/skillsa-h.html (Click Author’s Purpose)
3. http://fcit.usf.edu/FCAT/strategies/ap/default.htm (Click Strategy Overview then Student Activity)
4. http://www.citycol.com/basic_skills/Quizzes/Purpose/reading_purpose.htm (Click 1 and work through all 10 activities)
5. http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/0,7989,1130503-,00.html
6. http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/j/authorpurposep.cfm
7. http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/authorspurposep.cfm
8. http://www.fcatexplorer.com/media/parent/tiplister/flash/tip210a.swf
9. http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/authorpur.cfm
10. http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/match/term/matchgeneric2.asp?filename=kderitteauth
11. http://www.hbschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/build1/RR_e_4_20.htm
12. http://fcit.usf.edu/FCAT/strategies/ap/activity1.htm

Genre
1. http://www.quia.com/quiz/1044688.html
2. http://www.quia.com/jg/382369.html (Pick a game and play)
3. http://www.quia.com/hm/337032.html
4. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/quizzes7/carey_mcelroy/GenreQuiz2.html
5. http://www.mikids.com/Genres/quiz1.htm
6. http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/genresp.cfm

Vocabulary/Meaning of Word (Context Clues)
1. http://www.quia.com/pop/35971.html
2. http://www.quia.com/rr/151544.html
3. http://www.toonuniversity.com/flash.asp?err=191
4. http://www.bbc.co.uk/spanish/flash/wordmaster/051011_wordmaster_shell_spa.swf
5. http://theflashgames.blogspot.com/2009/03/original-word-burst.html
6. http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/ccdirect.htm
7. http://www.english-zone.com/vocab/vic01.html
8. http://wps.ablongman.com/long_licklider_vocabulary_1/0,1682,11856-,00.utf8.html
9. http://www.english-zone.com/vocab/vic02.html
10. http://www.gamequarium.org/cgi-bin/search/linfo.cgi?id=4253
11. http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/vocabulary.cfm?str=vocabulary&num=11&act=3&que=1
12. http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games_vocab.htm
13. http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/vocabulary.cfm?str=vocabulary&num=11&act=3&que=1