PERIOD 4: JOURNALS AND HOMEWORKS

JOURNALS

J1: Do you think it was a good rule to share feelings everyday?

J2: What are the symbols in our world?

J3:Define: release. What were the two instances in which someone could be released without it being a punishment. How do you feel about this?

J4: What is the purpose of the ceremony of twelve?

J5: Describe your favorite dream.

J6: Topic: Adulthood Is there true adulthood in the Community? Explain.
J7:Topic: Totalitarianism Positives and Negatives

J8: Topic: Caleb How does the Replacement Ceremony reflect the community as a whole.
J9: Debate the pros and cons: Individualism vs Conformity 
J10: Are some of us better than others?

J11: How do Jonas's instructions mirror the world we live in?

J12: What is your worst memory?

J13: If you had to pick a day to live over, which day would you choose?

J14: What causes emotional pain?

J15: Why does Jonas leave the community? 
HOMEWORKS

HW1: Why were there rarely disappointments when receiving an assignment? Would you accept this way of life?

HW2: What is the job of the elders?

HW3: What are the advantages and disadvantages of sameness. 

HW4:Topic:Why is it important to the community that stirrings be eliminated?
HW5:Topic: Sexuality Why must this aspect of life be controlled?

HW6: Topic: They’re Watching How does the Ceremony of Twelve indicate what’s really happening? (Think of Asher)

HW7: Why does Jonas feel isolated?

HW8: What does it mean to "live in the past"?
HW9: How is the Giver different from others in the community?

HW10: What is the connection between “memories” and the method used to transfer them?

HW11: What do you see as your greatest responsibility?

HW12: Can pain have a positive side to it?

HW13: Has Jonas made a wise decision?
HW14: What was your favorite part?
HW15: Free Write


ANTHEM

J16: Describe the perfect world. Does language affect thought?
HW16: How much freedom would you be willing to give up to live safely?
J17: What is more important; the individual or society?
HW17: What makes Equality and International different from the others?
J18: Why is "choice" so important in life?
HW18: How are Equality and Liberty similar?
J19: How do you feel about sports?
HW19: Why would sports not exist in the world of Anthem?
J20: Are there positive features of the life depicted in Anthem?
HW20: Why are expressions of happiness forbidden?
J21: Did Equality's society fail to achieve greatness or did they forget greatness?
HW21: Would Equality call our society great?
J22: What is our most important invention?
HW22: Why does Equality doubt himself?
J23: Why are some products more successful than others?
HW23: What is the role of women in society?
J24: Should inventions improve society?
HW24: What does the light symbolize?
J25: Is the conflict in Anthem internal, external or both?
HW25: Why does Equality escape to Nature?
J26: Why don't you like tests?
HW26: What is a fair way to evaluate people?
J27: Free Write
HW27: Free Write
J28: Are you troubled by Liberty's subservience?
HW28: Is the ending a surprise?
J29: Should we censor speech?
HW29: Free Write
J30: What happens to Equality and Liberty next?

HW30: Which elements of Anthem are like our world?

 

ONE PARAGRAPH ANSWERS: CHOOSE ONE 100 words

1. What is the theme of the story.  Provide evidence from the novel to support your answer.

2. What is the main conflict of the story?  Consider any combinations in your answer providing proof.

3. Compare and contrast any prominent character from this novel to another character from another work of literature.  Provide specific details to enhance your answer.

SHORT ANSWER: 100 words **REQUIRED**

What would your life be like without the knowledge of specific historical events and how the lives of the general public would be affected without this historical knowledge.  Is knowledge of the world’s history important?  In relation to the novel, provide an explanation in essay form.  (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)

anthem project : choose either A or B

A:

You are applying for the job to direct the movie version of Anthem. Write a letter to the producer in which you must convince  him to hire you. You letter must indicate

a. which actors you would cast as Prometheus and Gaea, and why. Think about the physical characteristics and personality traits;

b. a detailed description of the setting;

c. an explanation of the theme of this novel and why it is particularly relevant to modern viewers

B: Create 10 storyboards for the movie version of Anthem.The storyboards may be stick figures. Each storyboard must be labeled with the following:

    1. describe the action in the scene

    2. explain the importance of the scene to the overall movie