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Friday 17 July 2015
Thursday 16 July 2015
The Giver. Final Task
Jonas’s world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the Community. When Jonas turns twelve he is singled out to receive special training from an old man known as The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of true pain and pleasure of life. Now it’s time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. As The Giver transfers the memories, Jonas discovers the disturbing truths about his utopian world.
How perfect was the society in The Giver?
Did Jonas do the right thing?
What do you think actually happened?
This science fiction novel by 1994 Newbery Medal winner Lois Lowry captivated millions of readers. However, many people were frustrated with the ending as they were often left with unanswered questions. This is your chance to make things right and rewrite the ending!
You are encouraged to be creative, but also to be sure that your new ending flows well with what you have already read.
1. Jonas and Gabriel were cold and tired. Gabriel was getting weaker. How did Jonas find the strength to go on?
2. What result did Jonas’s brief encounter with sunshine have on him?
3. Jonas “was aware with certainty and joy that below, ahead, they were waiting for him; and that they were waiting, too, for the baby.” Why was Jonas so certain?
The ending of The Giver has been interpreted in two very different ways. Perhaps Jonas is remembering his Christmas memory - one of the most beautiful that the Giver gave to him - as he and Gabriel are freezing to death, falling into a dreamlike coma in the snow. Or perhaps Jonas does hear music and, with his special vision, is able to perceive the warm house where people are waiting to greet him.
In her acceptance speech for the Newbery Medal, Lois Lowry mentioned both possibilities, but would not confirm whether one or the other was correct.
Requirements for the ending:
1. Your ending should be at least two paragraphs.
2. Your ending should fully explain what happened to Jonas and Gabriel.
Source: http://www.inetteacher.com/upload1/104564/docs/Giver_rewrite_the_ending.pdf
How perfect was the society in The Giver?
Did Jonas do the right thing?
What do you think actually happened?
This science fiction novel by 1994 Newbery Medal winner Lois Lowry captivated millions of readers. However, many people were frustrated with the ending as they were often left with unanswered questions. This is your chance to make things right and rewrite the ending!
You are encouraged to be creative, but also to be sure that your new ending flows well with what you have already read.
1. Jonas and Gabriel were cold and tired. Gabriel was getting weaker. How did Jonas find the strength to go on?
2. What result did Jonas’s brief encounter with sunshine have on him?
3. Jonas “was aware with certainty and joy that below, ahead, they were waiting for him; and that they were waiting, too, for the baby.” Why was Jonas so certain?
The ending of The Giver has been interpreted in two very different ways. Perhaps Jonas is remembering his Christmas memory - one of the most beautiful that the Giver gave to him - as he and Gabriel are freezing to death, falling into a dreamlike coma in the snow. Or perhaps Jonas does hear music and, with his special vision, is able to perceive the warm house where people are waiting to greet him.
In her acceptance speech for the Newbery Medal, Lois Lowry mentioned both possibilities, but would not confirm whether one or the other was correct.
Requirements for the ending:
1. Your ending should be at least two paragraphs.
2. Your ending should fully explain what happened to Jonas and Gabriel.
3. Pay
attention to grammar, spelling and paragraph structure.
Source: http://www.inetteacher.com/upload1/104564/docs/Giver_rewrite_the_ending.pdf
Thursday 2 July 2015
Paper 4 - Part 4
Part 4: Three-way Discussion
Tests ability to: use language to summarize, report and explain decisions; develop a topic further.
In Part 4 of the CAE Speaking test, the examiner will join the discussion and ask candidates questions related to the visuals used in Part 3. Questions will tend to be more abstract and demand supporting your ideas, personal views and opinions.
Example Questions
Q: Do any of these jobs have a special status in your country?
Q: Which jobs do you think offer the greatest personal satisfaction?
Q: Do any of these jobs appeal to you?
Q: Which jobs do you think offer the greatest personal satisfaction?
Q: Do any of these jobs appeal to you?
Tips!
1. Again, avoid short, 'yes', 'no' answers to the examiner's questions.
2. Use techniques to make your contributions powerful, for example by using short, personal anecdotes to help make a point.
3. Continue to work with your partner. Respond constructively and show interest in things he or she says.
Source: http://www.flo-joe.co.uk
Do you think children should be forced to
study music?
Do you think it’s good for boys and girls
to be taught different ways?
Why do you think sudoku is popular?
How important are genes in deciding
someone’s intelligence, do you think?
What can you do to improve your memory?
More and more people are learning languages
from very young ages these days. Why do you think this is?
What is the best way to improve your IQ?
Is it a good thing for child prodigies to
study with older children and adults?
Do you think being forced to mix with
people is always a good thing for people who lack social skills?
Do you think it’s a good idea to expose
yourself to things you are afraid of?
Are there times when it’s better to just
accept stress rather than try to fight it?
What do you think the disadvantages of
being optimistic are?
What do you think the advantages of
daydreaming are?
At what age do you think children should be
put into different classes depending on their academic ability?
Why do you think some people are so
interested in what they dream about?
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