The Giver–Sameness
The community of The Giver values “sameness.” They have a controlled climate; they have no hills; they only see in black and white; their children all go through the same stages, etc. Jonas, however, has been chosen to be the Receiver for the community. He will be the only person in this position. He is set apart and now different from the rest.
How do you think Jonas is feeling? What must it be like to be different from everyone else in this community? Would you like to be set apart and different from your community?
Ms. Stanbro
Good Reads | Comments (4)The Giver–Second Meeting
Today’s blog will be about the community that Lois Lowry invented. How is the community different from ours? How are infants and seniors cared for differently than in our society? What do you think about that? Is it better or worse than the way we do things?
Ms. Stanbro
Good Reads | Comments (5)The Giver–Chapter One
This is our first official meeting on The Giver and our first time blogging at school. What I will do on this blog is to write a question or comment that relates to our reading and then have each of you respond. What I would really like to happen, is for us to begin to respond to each other’s comments and begin an online conversation.
So to get us started, here is the first question:
Jonas comes to understand in this first chapter that he is feeling “apprehensive.” Why does he feel that way? Further, does this first chapter make you feel apprehensive? Why?
Ms. Stanbro
Good Reads | Comments (8)Ready, Set, Go. . .
Let kids know about the books you like to read!
This is where you can let other Skillin kids know about great books to read. All you have to do is post a comment here. There are just a few “rules” to get you started:
1. Never write your last name on a post. Just leave your first name and your grade.
2. Write the title of the book! The author would be great too, but not required.
3. Write at least three sentences about your book. Don’t just write, “I loved it” or “Cool book.” Include some juicy details that will get other kids interested.
4. Check that spelling and punctuation or I will have to send it back to you for revisions. 
