Jonas faces the problem of learning his whole life in the community has been a lie. He resolves this by escaping from the community, enduring a difficult journey where he experiences hunger and hiding from search planes. He eventually finds civilization. Lance's problem is being diagnosed with cancer, but his resolution is continuing chemotherapy treatment. Zebra's problem is getting injured while running downhill too fast, but his resolution is joining an art class where he no longer feels as bad about not being able to run anymore.

1. Jaylen Benjamin
10/27/12
MS. DAWSON
6TH/ELA
PERFORMANCE TASK

2. Jonas
The Giver, Jonas: Problem
- In The Giver Jonas faces the problem of
his whole life being a lie.
- He learns this when he turns 12, and is
given the job of the receiver.
- As the receiver Jonas learns the truth
about the Sameness, Weather Control,
Release, and the Memories.

3. The Giver, Jonas: Resolution
- Jonas solves his problem by leaving the
community.
- During his escape Jonas experiences
hunger and he must constantly hide
from the community’s search plane.
- Finally at the end of Jonas journey he
finds civilization.

4. Lance Armstrong : Problem
- Lance’s Problem is that he is diagnosed
with Cancer.
- While in the hospital Lance meets as he
describes a “Angel” like nurse.
- Lance is unable to ride his bike, or race,
because he's in the hospital

5. Lance Armstrong: Resolution
- Lance’s Resolution is that
he continued to take
chemotherapy

6. Zebra: Problem
- Zebra’s Problem is that he loved to run, but
one day he was running downhill too fast
and he got hurt.
- The Doctors told Zebra he would never run
like he was able to ever again.

7. Zebra: Resolution
- Zebra meets John Wilson
- John convinces Zebra to join
his art class.
- In Art Zebra no longer feels
so bad.

8. Reflection
 All these character overcame their problems by persevering. Jonas
continued on even when things got tough in his escape. Lance
battled through cancer, and continued racing, and Zebra tried new
things instead of continuing to be depressed.

9. Resources
 The Giver
 ELA book
 Google