Feedback 23 April, 2008

Equality means, that everyone one is looked upon as equals, no one is thought about differently, however, sameness means that everyone is the same; everyone is forced to be the same. In a nut shell, equality to me means that everyone is thought about the same, and sameness is when people are forced to be the same. As defined by dictionary.com sameness means lack of variety; monotony, and equality means the state or quality of being equal; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability.

In the giver, the word equality is used because, all the people are ranked by there ability to do jobs, Asher is given director of recreation because he is able to make people laugh and have fun (P.G 56.) In animal farm the word sameness is used because the animals are forced to be the same by the pigs. The word sameness is also referred to in the giver (P.G 85.)

I think that Lois Lowry uses the language more precisely because she writes about so many things that make everyone equal, ribbons in the children’s hair, and the are split into age groups until they are 12.

Feedback 21 April, 2008

1. When does one become an adult?

In the book one becomes an adult at the age of 12. But in our world legally someone becomes an adult at the age of 18. You are considered an adult when you can work to support yourself and family, you are given responsibility.

2. What does it mean to be an adult?

To become an adult is to be able to support yourself independently. To become an adult is all so to be able to work and care for younger people.

3. At what age are people no longer useful to society?

People are useful to society as soon as they finish their education, because they are now a responsibly and educated person. Once you have finished your education you can help and support other parts of the society.

Feedback Monday April 14, 2008

1. Data analysis – 22^nd April
2. Research Paper – 28^th April
3. Creative expression & Independent investigation – 30^th April

M- Put info in order

Start Research paper

T- 1^st ½ of class Data Analysis

2^nd ½ Research Paper

W- 1^st ½ of class Data Analysis

2^nd ½ Research Paper – Rough Draft

TH- Peer Edit

Type up final draft with corrections

F- 1^st ½ Data Analysis - Finish

2^nd ½ Research Paper – Finish