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“Husker Du, 2/10.” (10) Use BOB, p242-249 to help you. Letter OK.
- Why does the author include the section called “Living Off the Land” in the text? a. to prove that colonizing another planet is possible b. to show that it will be expensive to live on Mars c. to convince readers that people should not farm on Mars d. to explain that colonists will have to make what they need
- How does the author elaborate on the ideas in this section? a. by including statistics to explain the conditions colonists face b. by describing the causes and effects of colonization on Mars c. by classifying the needs of colonists into categories d. by including graphic elements that clarify complex ideas
- How does paragraph 12 show that there will be a need for many different skills on Mars? a. It includes a list of jobs that will be available on Mars. b. It explains why resources on Mars are abundant. c. It shows that machines can do most of the work on Mars. d. It suggests that scientists and tourists will be the first on Mars.
- The roots of the word geothermal mean: _____ _____.
- Capitalize the words that need it.
To get to times square, go north on fifth avenue to Forty-Second street. - ** Bonus: What protects Earth from harmful solar radiation? **
“Vocab, 2/10.”
- The mayfly’s life is very _____. A mayfly only lives to reproduce and is alive for only 24 hours.
- After the police mishandled the fight, it ____(ed) into a riot.
- He tried to ___ his income by selling magazines door to door.
- Although you might think they do, recent studies have concluded that cough _____(ants) don’t really stop your cough.
- Some teachers keep their classrooms very cold because they think it keeps the students from being too ____.
- The amount of food coupons given to the Jews only allowed them very ____ portions, not enough to get by legally.
- The prisoners in Auschwitz were kept in ____ conditions.
- The Lemony Snicket books are known for their ____ humor about seemingly terrible events.
- On the last day of school, the kids ran _____(ly) through the halls.
- His pants were so tight they _____(ed) his movement.
THE ALL NEW VOCAB RELAY!!!
“Giver 12-13.” Open Book. NOT Collaborative. Letter OK.
- Jonas thinks that even if he were not prohibited from discussing his training, it still would be impossible to talk about it with his friends. Why?
- The Giver thinks they made a mistake when they got rid of color. a) True b) False
- Which quote foreshadows a conflict between Jonas and the community? a) “I apologize for making you wait.” b) “She expected him to describe his first day of training.” c) “You’re beginning to see the color red.” d) “We shouldn’t have!” e) “Everyone in the community has one-generation memories.”
- What does Jonas conclude is the reason for the Sameness? a) To prevent wars. b) To protect people from making wrong choices. c) It’s easier d) There’s no confusion e ) NOTA
- For Jonas, what is the most frustrating rule of his training?
- What disturbed Jonas the most about the memory of the elephant? a) The guns. b) The blood. c) The brutality of the men. d) The fact that there were two colors of men. e) The anguish (pain) of the other elephant.
- When the previous successor to The Giver failed, what happened? a) The people had no one to make decisions. b) The Receiver was punished. c) Her memories were released into the Community, and the people felt pain. d) The books were banned when people found out. e) They had to release her. f) NOTA
- What does the Giver say that shocks Jonas? a) “I don’t even know why they need a Receiver…” b) “Frightening isn’t it?” c) “They know nothing.” d) “And you will (suffer). It’s my life. And it will be yours.” e) “Sameness sucks.” f) NOTA
- When the Giver says, “And next it will be you. A great honor,” he is being ironic. a) True b) False
- The Giver says that knowing facts without having memories is… a) stupid b) conflict-free c) easier d) meaningless e) intelligent f) NOTA
Giver aloud, 14+
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