Double Entry Journal: The Giver ver
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Directions:
Read the following statement: Being released is something bad.
Find two of the pieces of evidence from the text listed below to support the statement. Some evidence pieces
listed do NOT support the statement. Choose wisely.
After picking, copying, and pasting the evidence choices on the (Claim Evidence) side, type your personal
reaction/response on the (Commentary) Side.
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Passages from the Text:
1. "For a contributing citizen to be released from the community was a final decision, a terrible
punishment, an overwhelming statement of failure."
2. "When the class took their seats at the conclusion of the patriotic hymn, Asher remained standing to
make his public apology as was required."
3. "That's it, Asher! You're released!" when Asher's clumsy error had lost a match for his team. He had
been taken aside for a brief and serious talk by the coach, had hung his head with guilt and
embarrassment, and apologized to Asher after the game."
4. "Thinking, still, as he wheeled his bike into its narrow port beside the door, he realized that frightened
was the wrong word to describe his feelings, now that December was almost here."

Passage from the Text (Claim Evidence)

Personal Response (Commentary)