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Father is telling Jonas about his own Ceremony of Twelve. This sentence shows how proud families feel on that big day, and it also shows Father's sister trying hard to sit still for him. Notice the careful list: proud parents, proud sister, a sister who wanted to ride her new bicycle but chose to wait and watch her brother instead.
I remember how proud my parents looked—and my sister, too; even though she wanted to be out riding the bicycle publicly, she stopped fidgeting and was very still and attentive when my turn came.
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
In your own words, tell what happened in Chapter 2. Use the names Jonas, Father, Mother, Lily, and Gabriel as you remember the evening conversation at Jonas's house.
Discussion Questions
- What in the story shows you that Jonas's father is a kind and careful Nurturer to the little newchild Gabriel?
- How do you know that the Ceremony of Twelve is an important day for every Eleven in the community?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
Feeling pleased and happy about something you or someone you love has done well.
Item 2
The grown-ups who take care of you — a mother and a father.
Item 3
A girl who shares your family with you.
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