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This passage introduces Jonas as someone who picks words with care, which is an important part of who he is. It also shows the warm friendship between Jonas and Asher, even though the two friends are very different.
Jonas was careful about language. Not like his friend, Asher, who talked too fast and mixed things up, scrambling words and phrases until they were barely recognizable and often very funny.
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Narration Prompt
Tell someone in your family what happens in Chapter 1 of The Giver. Start with how Jonas feels as December gets closer, and then tell what his family does together at dinner each night.
Discussion Questions
- What in the story shows us how Jonas feels about his friend Asher when he remembers the time Asher ran into class late?
- How do you know that Mother feels sad and a little worried about the repeat offender who came to her office, and what makes her feel guilty?
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Paying close attention so you do not make a mistake.
Item 2
A person you like and trust who likes you back.
Item 3
Put together so the pieces are all jumbled.
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