California State University, Bakersfield International Book Club

Doris mentioned in her self-introduction that she likes to find music that goes with a story she reads.  I think that is a fun idea!  The Giver was made into a movie in 2014 and it has a soundtrack.  These are the list of songs if you want to check them out. If you have other songs that may talk about the book themes, please feel free to post the titles.  I included the youtube links to the first three songs.  Which songs speak to you? “The Giver” Soundtrack Tracklist 1. Ordinary Human – OneRepublic 2. One Minute More – Capital Cities 3. Silent – Tori Kelly 4. Feel What’s Good – Jake Bugg 5. Children – Bruno Major 6. Whole – Rixton 7. Here Today – Aloe Blacc 8. Shine My Way – Sheppard 9. Difference Maker – Needtobreathe 10. I Lived – One Republic

 This is the interview of Lois Lowry about the novel, The Giver. This was done in August of 2014.  Lois Lowry interview

Keep these questions in mind as you read the chapters.  If you couldn't find the answers, we can talk about them in the meeting! Chapters 1-2  1. Who is the protagonist of the Giver?  2. What is important about the month of December?  3. What is the name of the protagonist’s best friend?  4. What 3 people does the protagonist live with?  5. What is the name of the baby that the father brought home?  6. Why is it very hard for a rule to be changed in this community?  7. Who is the most important Elder?  8. What ceremony is the last in this community?  9. What happens at this ceremony?  10. What do you imagine it means to be released?  Bonus: 1. When is a child’s comfort object taken away?  2. When do all children receive bicycles?   Chapter 3-4  1. What physical feature of Jonas is different from everyone else in the community? a)hair b)eyes c)skin color d) complexion  2. Why did Lily’s mom say she should not want to be a birthmother? (Give 1 of 2 reasons)  3. What happens to the ap

 Hello, my name is Yuri Sakamaki.  I am an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher at California State University, Bakersfield.  I operate the ESL program called American Language Institute at CSUB.  I am originally from Osaka (the 2nd biggest city in my country), Japan.  I came to California to earn a master's degree in education at CSUB.  After finishing my education, I have been teaching ESL and Japanese as a foreign language in Japan and the U.S.  I have been calling Bakersfield home for the last 15 years or so.  I love learning about new cultures.  Currently I am studying Spanish in the hope that some day I can move to a Spanish-speaking country and teach English and Japanese.  I hope I will get to know a little bit about you, the book club members.   International students and me (in the middle) at Thanksgiving Luncheon at CSUB (2019)

Welcome to California State University, Bakersfield International Book Club!  We are going to read "The Giver" by Lois Lowry in April and May.  We hope we can exchange our interpretations and thoughts as we read the chapters.  The Giver (PDF) The Giver (Audiobook ) Reading schedule