The Wave
Chapter One: 1. Journal Entry: write a journal entry using a stem from Box #1 on your Before a) perpetual b) monotone c) befuddled d) overzealous e) (sight word) 3. Complete a character web for all of the characters introduced in this chapter (3-5 points for each character). 4. Why is Laurie Saunders working in the publications office? 5. Why is Laurie frustrated at the beginning of this chapter? 5. How does Mr. Ross feel about teaching? What problems does he have? 6. Based on what you have learned so far, what kind of teacher is Mr. Ross? (opinion) 7. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from either box #1 or box #2 on your After
Chapter Two: 1. Journal Entry: write a journal entry using a stem from Box #2 on your Before a) atrocities b) emaciated c) heinous d) permeated e) (sight word) 3. What was the Final Solution? 4. According to Ross, why didn t the Germans try to stop the Nazis? 5. Do you agree or disagree with Laurie s reaction to Mr. Ross explanation that the Germans were simply following orders? Why or why not? (opinion) 6. What was Laurie s reaction to the film? 7. Why is Robert Billings doing poorly in history class? 8. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #2 on your After
Chapter Three: a) facetiously b) slyly c) (sight word) 3. What are some clues that Robert Billings is the class loser? (Chapter 3) 4. Consider what David says on page 21: I didn t say I wasn t bothered by it. I just said it s over now. Forget about it. It happened once and the world learned its lesson. It ll never happen again. Do you agree or disagree with his statement? Why or why not? (Opinion) 5. Journal Entry: Make a prediction based on what you have read so far, particularly in this chapter--what do you think is going to happen as the story unfolds?
Chapter Four: a) intrigued b) inexplicable c) (sight word) 3. What two examples show that Ross can be obsessive at times? 4. What is Ross idea? 5. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #2 on your After
Character Chart Pick two main characters that we have read about so far in. List them and list three characteristics that you think these characters possess. Character: Characteristic Quote Character: Characteristic Quote
Chapter Five: a) incessant b) accentuate c) grudgingly d) punctual e) (sight word) 3. What is the topic of Ross lesson? 4. What are the three rules that Ross introduces? 5. How has Robert changed during Mr. Ross class? 6. What is eerie about what David witnesses in the bathroom? What do you think is significant about this scene? 7. How does Ben feel about the movement in his class? 7. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #6 on your After
Chapter Six: a) surveyed b) tantalized c) resurgence d) (sight word) 3. Why does Ross call his experiment the Wave? 4. Why do you think that Ross introduces the symbol and the salute? 5. What is wrong with the football team? 6. What do you think will happen to the football team after it adopts? Explain why you think this. 7. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #3 on your After
Chapter Seven: a) astute b) aspiring c) preoccupied d) (sight word) 3. What are Laurie s parents opinions of? 4. In your opinion, what are some of the positive things about so far? 5. What is Christy s warning to her husband? 6. How do you think is going to affect Ross? 7. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #1 on your After
Chapter Eight: 1. Journal Entry: Consider a time when you were part of a team or group? Discuss both the positive and negative effects of being on this team or group. Overall, was it positive or negative? a) sophomore b) intimidate c) allegiance d) testimonials e) (sight word) 3. What is different about Ross at the beginning of his lesson? Why do you think he decided to do this? 4. What new concept does Ross introduce to the class? 5. How is Ross giving more momentum? 6. In your opinion, is a good idea or a bad idea? Why? 7. Design a poster for that includes the symbol and the motto.
Chapter Nine: a) detrimental b) cult c) (sight word) 3. What are Ross positive and negative feelings about? 4. Who are the members of the Grapevine staff? 5. What concerns does Laurie s mother raise about? 6. In your opinion, is there reason to be worried about? Explain your answer? 7. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #2 on your After
Chapter Ten: a) tremor b) atheist c) indoctrinating d) (sight word) 3. Why do you think Ross would be relieved if Principal Owens told him to stop? 4. What positive effects is having on the losers at the school? 5. What are Principal Owens concerns about? 6. On page 79, Ross assures Principal Owens that you have to understand that this experiment can t go any further than I let it go. Do you think Ross could stop? Why or why not? 7. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #2 on your After
Chapter Eleven: a) scowling b) untethered c) disseminating d) (sight word) 3. Summarize the anonymous letter that Laurie receives. 4. How do you explain the behavior of the bullying senior? 5. What does Robert offer to do for Ross? 6. What does Ross notice about his role in? 7. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #2 on your After
Chapter Twelve: a) idealistic b) utopian c) ridicule d) trivial e) (sight word) 3. Why does David think that Laurie doesn t like? 4. Why do you think Laurie feels afraid? 5. Who is Anne Frank? What is significant about the mention of her name? 6. What does Mr. Saunders learn about at the golf course? 7. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #2 on your After
Chapter Thirteen: a) adamant b) aghast c) (sight word) 3. Why does Laurie want to talk to Amy so badly? 4. Brad says that it was s decision to only allow people who saluted into the stands. How is this possible? What is significant about this? 5. What is causing Brad to go along with the salute policy? 6. What items are to be included in the special edition of The Grapevine? 7. Journal Entry: Predict what will happen when the special edition of The Grapevine is published? How will react?
Chapter Fourteen: of speech and use the word in a sentence of your own. For the (sight word), you have to find a word that is unfamiliar to you and do the same. a) reluctantly b) (sight word) 3. Why does Amy support so much? 4. Why is Ross disturbed about the football team s defeat? 5. How do the other teachers feel about Ross role in? 6. What does Robert suggest after reading the special edition of The Grapevine? What do you think he is ready to do to stop her? 7. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #2 on your After
Chapter Fifteen: a) smarting b) antagonistic c) fascist d) (sight word) 3. Why does Ross feel he has to take his experiment even further? 4. What happens to Laurie in the school that night? Who do you think is responsible? Why? 5. What realization does David come to about? 6. Ross considers his experiment to be a success. Why? 7. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #2 on your After
Chapter Sixteen: a) solemnly b) chronically c) incredulous d) oblivious e) (sight word) 3. If you were Principal Owens, would you let Ross teach the kids a lesson or would you simply put a stop to the experiment? Why? 4. What reasons does Ross give for holding the rally? 5. Why does Brian still feel drawn to? 6. Why does Laurie want to go back to the school? 7. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #2 on your After
Chapter Seventeen: a) advent b) incensed c) (sight word) 3. Who does Ross say is their leader? What does he mean by this? 4. Why can t the students look at each other after Ross speech? 5. Name the one student who lost the most when ended. What did he lose? 6. Would you consider to be a success? Why or why not? 7. Journal Entry: Finish your journal entry by finishing a stem from box #8 on your After
Themes 1. We must learn to question and think for ourselves. What evidence is there in the book that most of the class did not think for themselves? 2. The rights of the group versus the rights of the individual. "Honey, just remember that the popular thing is not always the right thing." Explain Laurie s father's statement in terms of what happened in the book. 3. Power corrupts. "It almost sounds like he's joined a cult or something." Ben Ross found himself enjoying aspects of. Explain why this enjoyment is 'corrupting' the teacher. 4. Don't sit smugly thinking it can never happen again - and here! What nearly happened again? Using references and quotations compare the film Ben Ross showed his class, with the behavior of members of The Wave later on in the book.
Final Assignment Books are sometimes removed from school libraries for various reasons. Imagine your local school board has informed your school that is being removed for one of the following reasons: it has inappropriate subject matter for high schools it is out of date and no longer relevant it has been deemed "not of interest" to high school students. You are to write a formal business letter either supporting or challenging this move. Write a formal letter to your school board to either support the decision or challenge it. Use a standard business letter format for your letter. The following questions might help you focus your feelings and thoughts about the novel for the final assignment: What do you believe the author has achieved? How can this novel affect a reader? What can you use to defend this novel's exclusion or inclusion in the library's collection? Evaluation Summary Item Date Due Date Submitted Mark 1 Chapter One 2 Chapter Two 3 Chapter Three 4 Chapter Four 5 Character Chart 6 Chapter Five 7 Chapter Six
8 Chapter Seven 9 Chapter Eight 10 Poster 11 Chapter Nine 12 Chapter Ten 13 Chapter Eleven 14 Chapter Twelve 15 Chapter Thirteen 16 Chapter Fourteen 17 Chapter Fifteen 18 Chapter Sixteen 19 Chapter Seventeen 20 Final Assignment