The Giver Journal Entry #2

1) It is chosen by the Elders of the community. Over the years they watch the kids to find which job will best suit them. Except for the two years before they get their job, the Elders look very closely at their marks and especially at what they do during volunteer hours.

2) I find this way of choosing jobs good and bad. Since Jonas’ community is small the Elders will be able to know everyone. But, if the community is like the size of Vancouver, there will be too many kids and too little Elders to asses them.

3) I think that in our world I would probably be given the Job of something to do with Investing Money because that is what I am strong at and that is what I also hope to be.