The Giver Activities
Published on Feb 02, 2016
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The Evening of Feelings Ritual
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Could you see yourself doing this with your family? Why or why not?
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Do you think this would make a family closer? Why or why not?
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Why do you think the community requires that families participate in this ritual?
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In groups, you will discuss the difference between how the old is treated in the cultures you received and in Jonas' culture. Then you will fill out "Jonas's Community" card with information regarding how the elderly are treated in his community
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Do you think nursing homes and The House of the Old are the same? Why or why not?
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Dream Sharing Ritual
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As a group, you will share one dream you have had. It can be as recent as last night, or a memorable dream that happened months ago. You will be provided "Dream Prompt Cards" for assistance in remembering dreams. Everyone needs to get a chance to share a dream.
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Once everyone has shared, you will receive the "Dream Interpretation Cards" to help you interpret the meaning behind your dreams. Do your best to explain the symbolic meaning of each dream shared.
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How did it feel to share your dream with your "family"?
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Why do you think members of Jonas's community are required to share their dreams?
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Jonas's community wants to have total control over the community. Think about control is exhibited in what they wear, their jobs, their family units, and even their age. Dream sharing is an assurance of continued control. If people have to share their dreams, they are sharing their interior lives which allows the community to quickly take steps to control and correct any person who may be deviating from societal norms.
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Welcome to the Ceremony of Twelve
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Today, you will receive your life assignment. Once you receive your assignment, you will have two options. One, you may journal describing how you feel about your new job. Remember you are in Jonas's community, so respond in your journal like so. Or, if you are unhappy with your assignment, you may apply for a job change. Remember, that rarely happened.
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Welcome to the Ceremony of Twelve!
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Possible jobs-
Nuterer; Nighttime Nurterer; Recreation Director; Birthmother; Caretaker of Elders; Fish Hatchery; Reciever; Food Delivery; Street Cleaner; Pilot; Landscaper; Department of Justice; Laborer; Doctor; Food Production; Security Guard; Chief Elder; Sanitation Laborer; Namer; Law and Justice; Speaker; Giver Receptionist; Release Assistant; Engineer
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How did it feel to know that your future is determined for you?
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Giver's Annex Room
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As a group, you will receive five new memories. With each memory, you will discuss the two questions on the following slide.
You will write your reflection on a piece of paper (each person should take a turn writing).
We will discuss as a class and then each group will choose an important memory they would share with Jonas.
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1. What does this memory reveal about human history/human nature?
2. Would this be an important memory to keep in history or could this type of memory be lost with no real consequences?
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Why is it important to keep painful memories?
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Would you like to like to live a life without physical pain? Why or why not?
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What kinds of challenges do you think this girl faces on a daily basis?
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