The Giver - Vocabulary

The Giver - Vocabulary
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The Giver by Lois Lowry

Lesson Plans by Rebecca Ray

Jonas is a typical 11 year old who lives in a seemingly perfect community. There is little pain, and no crime. People are polite, and everyone belongs to a supportive family. However this utopia comes at a price; there are no choices, emotions are forbidden, and life in the community is dictated by strict rules.




Giver, The

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The Giver Lesson Plans - Vocabulary

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  • Slide: 1
  • INTRIGUED
  • (adj.) Very interested; fascinatedI am not intrigued by the houses, because they all look the same.
  • Slide: 2
  • PALPABLE
  • (adj.) Able to be feltRiding the bike down the road, the air became palpable as it hit my face.
  • Slide: 3
  • APPREHENSIVE
  • (adj.) Fearful about the futureI was apprehensive about following his directions, because they broke the rules.