Question

vocabulary: write a vocabulary word next to its synonym.

1. invigorating ____text here____
2. disconcerting ____text here____
3. reduce ____text here____
4. permitted ____text here____

fill-in-the-blank: fill in the blank with a suitable answer.

1. one of the instructions for jonas’ new assignment says: ____text here__ __text here____
2. jonas goes to ____text here____ for training after school.
3. jonas notices that the old receiver’s dwelling is ____text here____.
4. the old receiver tells jonah that ____text here____.
5. the old receiver compares his memories to ____text here____.

opinion writing: what is the most surprising or the strangest part of this book to you so far? explain.
____add your text here____
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Explanation:

The worksheet involves vocabulary (matching synonyms), fill - in - the - blanks (likely related to a book, maybe "The Giver" as Jonas is a character from it), and opinion writing about the book. The vocabulary section requires knowledge of word meanings and synonyms. For the fill - in - the - blanks, knowledge of the book's plot is needed. The opinion writing is a literary analysis task. Overall, this falls under the Arts discipline, specifically in the subfield of Literature (since it's about a book, vocabulary related to literary terms, and writing about the book).

Vocabulary Section Answers:

1. invigorating - exhilarating (both mean exciting and energizing)
2. disconcerting - unnerving (both mean disturbing or making one uneasy)
3. reduce - diminish (both mean to make smaller or less)
4. permitted - empowered (Wait, actually, "permitted" means allowed, and "empowered" means given power. Maybe there's a typo, but if we assume a synonym error, maybe "permitted" could be matched with a word like "allowed", but from the given list, maybe it's a mistake. But following the given list, perhaps a misprint. However, based on the given words:

• 1. invigorating - exhilarating
• 2. disconcerting - unnerving
• 3. reduce - diminish
• 4. permitted - (maybe a mistake, but if we have to choose from the list, perhaps a misprint. But if we consider the list, maybe "empowered" is incorrect, but as per the task, we use the given words.

Fill - in - the - Blanks (assuming "The Giver"):

1. One of the instructions for Jonas’ new assignment says: "You may lie." (from "The Giver" where Jonas is told he can lie as the Receiver of Memory)
2. Jonas goes to The Giver (the Old Receiver) for training after school.
3. Jonas notices that The Old Receiver’s dwelling is different (more luxurious, has books, etc. in the book) or "more comfortable" or "filled with books" (depending on the specific part of the book).
4. The Old Receiver tells Jonas that he holds all the memories of the community.
5. The Old Receiver compares his memories to a river (or a sled ride, in the book he compares memories to a sled going down a hill, or a river of memories).

Opinion Writing Example:

The most surprising part of "The Giver" so far is the concept of Sameness. In the community, there is no color, no pain, and no real emotions. It's strange that people have given up so much of what makes life interesting and human for the sake of safety and order. The idea that a single person (the Receiver) holds all the memories of the past and the community has no knowledge of history, love, or even the beauty of colors is both surprising and strange. It makes me think about the trade - off between safety and the richness of human experience.

Answer:

Vocabulary:

1. invigorating - exhilarating
2. disconcerting - unnerving
3. reduce - diminish
4. permitted - (Note: There may be a mistake in the word list, but based on the given words, if we have to choose, there's a mismatch. But following the task, as above)

Fill - in - the - Blanks (based on "The Giver"):

1. One of the instructions for Jonas’ new assignment says: "You may lie."
2. Jonas goes to The Giver for training after school.
3. Jonas notices that The Old Receiver’s dwelling is filled with books (or more comfortable than other dwellings).
4. The Old Receiver tells Jonas that he holds all the memories of the community.
5. The Old Receiver compares his memories to a river (or a sled ride down a hill).

Opinion Writing:

The most surprising part of "The Giver" so far is the concept of Sameness. In the community, there is no color, no pain, and no real emotions. It's strange that people have given up so much of what makes life interesting and human for the sake of safety and order. The idea that a single person (the Receiver) holds all the memories of the past and the community has no knowledge of history, love, or even the beauty of colors is both surprising and strange. It makes me think about the trade - off between safety and the richness of human experience.