Tuesday, 1/28/14
Checking 600 Words. Valid Dates: 1/21-1/28
Warm Up. Copy. Write an example pronoun that fits each description. SOLO!
  1. 3rd person, singular, possessive
  2. 1st person, plural, object
  3. 2nd person, plural, subject
  4. 1st person, singular, possessive
  5. 3rd person, plural, object

I. Vocabulary.  Do the vocabulary sheet with ONE partner. 
As we correct, COPY THE DEFINITION for each word into your notebook or on the sheet if you can fit it. 
Hints/Definitions:
  1. First letter given. Prefix means not. Defn.: not holding back
  2. No hint. Defn.: to examine very closely
  3. Based on the name for the action word in a sentence. Defn.: wordy
  4. First letter given. Based on the Greek word for a Spartan, who didn't talk much. Defn.: using a minimum of words
  5. First letter given. Similar in meaning to our previous word subside. Defn.: to lessen or let up or stop
  6. Literally means "become one with."  Defn.: to make up for a bad thing you did
  7. No hint.  Defn.: to avoid work or obligation
  8. Literally means cook together. Defn.: to make up or invent
  9. First letter given. Prefix means again.  Defn.: to criticize or correct
  10. First letter given. Literally means "to creak."   Defn.: run down or worn out
  11. From the Latin for "right side" or "skillful."  Defn.: skillful, deft


Giver Q/A. Quiz on 7-8.
  1. When parents want to show special affection for a child, they call him/her by number instead of name.  a) True  b) False
  2. What does the Chief Elder say about the future Twelves' differences in her speech? a) Nothing; it's considered rude to mention differences.  b) The differences have determined their futures.  c) The differences have stood out more than in previous groups.  d) The differences still need to become sameness.  e) NOTA
  3. Why did the Chief Elder make a joke about chastising Asher's old teacher?  a) Because the teacher was much like Asher.  b) Because that teacher had been released.  c) Because Asher still doesn't speak properly.  d) Because all the students of that teacher are like Asher.  e) NOTA
  4. Why was Asher punished as a Three?  a) He was rude.  b) He didn't pay attention.  c) He literally asked for it.  d) He failed several tests.  e) NOTA
  5. Why does the Committee of Elders continue to observe Twelves during their training?   a) To make sure they "...present themselves promptly for chastisement."  b) Because usually one of the Elders has a "dream of uncertainty." c) To make sure that "playfulness and patience" do not become "foolishness and indolence."   d) To make sure they have "immense courage."   e) NOTA
  6. The most honored job in the community is the Receiver of Memory.  a) True   b) False
  7. Which of the following attributes does the Chief Elder say Jonas does not yet possess, but will?  a) Intelligence.   b) Integrity.   c) Courage.   d) Wisdom.   e) She says he has them all.
  8. Which attribute is the Chief Elder unable to describe because she does not understand it?  a) Intelligence.   b) Integrity.   c) Courage.   d) Wisdom.  e) NOTA
  9. Why is the Chief Elder unable to prepare Jonas for the pain he will experience?  a) It is against the rules.   b) The Receiver of Memory asked her not to.   c) She has not experienced it.   d) She doesn’t want to scare him.   e). NOTA
  10. What makes Jonas feel a “tiny sliver of sureness for the first time”?  a) He is not afraid.   b). He has already experienced pain.   c) The crowd changed like the apple.   d) The Chief Elder has confidence in him.    e) NOTA
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