5th Grade Reflects on Important Character Traits

After reviewing the character traits of the main character in The Giver, the students chose ones that represent themselves.  We also read about the lack of color in the book’s dystopian community and reflected on the reasons it might be taken away.  The students had a lively discussion about “disruptive innovation” and what it means to be a voice for change instead of one who consistently complains.  They also brainstormed possible Genius Hour topics.  Here are some of their reflections on today:

Katie R. I think freedom is important because it gives us choices and differences.
Katie C. Today’s lesson about disruptive innovators makes me wonder how people in charge react to people who recommend changes.
Nathan From what I learned today about color, I can infer that many people who read The Giver become more grateful for color.
Elizabeth Some changes that I would recommend for The Giver community would be to bring back weather because they can’t enjoy it right now.
Adriel Learning about character traits reminded me of something I did at my old school where we had to share how we were at our other schools and what we liked.

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