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Chapter 1 The Wave

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Chapter 1 The Wave

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    1. Define: Perpetual Shard Inept Charismatic Nave Lackadaisical Discuss Ben Ross reputation as a teacher and what it reveals about him. How would you react to a teacher like Ross? What concerns does Ben Ross have about his students? Chapter 1 The Wave

    2. Lets try something different today! Choose a vocabulary word from Chapter 1 of The Wave. Use as a basis for your quick write, and include humor and hyperbole. Dont forget a context clue. Quick Write

    3. Chapter 2 Define: atrocities emaciated permeated quintessential menial heinous What is your impression of the quote describing Nazi atrocities on p. 16: How on Gods earth could anyone make anyone else do something like that? Did the students all react the same to the film? If not, how did their responses differ? How did the students in the history class feel about the apathy of the German people toward the Nazi atrocities? Do you think Ross will be able to influence Robert Billings? The Wave Discussion Questions

    4. Chapter 3 and 4 Define: facetiously regime inexplicable Analyze the metaphor about Robert Billings, Gordan Highs very own Untouchable. What does it mean? Contrast Laurie and Davids reaction to the film about Hitler. Analyze the clich, History always repeats itself. What is bothering Ross, and what does he intend to do about it? How does Rosss wife describe him? How does Ross plan to implement his idea to recreate a situation similar to Hitlers control in Germany? The Wave Discussion Questions

    5. Chapter 5-8 Define: Incessant (5) Astute (7) Appeased (7) Allegiance (8) Discuss the significance of the statement about Robert Billings, The new head of the class. Discuss why David wants to introduce The Wave to the football team. Will the techniques of The Wave strengthen the football team? Make a prediction. Note the allusion to Dr. Frankenstein and analyze why Christy calls Ross Frankenstein. Analyze the motto and define it Strength Through Discipline, Strength Through Community, Strength Through Action. The Wave Discussion Questions

    6. Choose a vocabulary word from Chapter 5-8 of The Wave. Use as a basis for your quick write, and include a hyphenated modifier. Dont forget a context clue. Incessant (5) Astute (7) Appeased (7) Allegiance (8) Quick Write

    7. Select a Wave vocabulary word from above and do a quick write about a chore you are made to do around your house. Use hyperbole to describe the task. Have fun with it! Dont forget a context clue.

    8. The Wave Chapter 9 Define: Glibly Ecstatic Skeptically Indoctrinate Cult Do you agree or disagree with Mrs. Saunders summation of cults and those who join them? What are Mrs. Saunders concerns about The Wave? How does Laurie feel about her mothers concerns? Chapter 10 Define: Tremor Tizzy Create a T-chart showing the positive and negative aspects of continuing the Wave as Ross views them. Explain the foreshadowing statement Sometimes they (young, impressionable kids) can take something too far if theyre not watched.

    9. Who is your favorite or least favorite from the novel? Think of three reasons why they stood out to you. Characters

    10. Analyze the significance of Laurie and Davids quarrel over The Wave, and whether or not Davids evaluation of Laurie is valid (starts on p. 87 of mint-colored book). Heartbreak

    11. Chapter 11 Define: Untethered 1. Discuss why Ross allows Robert to become his bodyguard. Chapter 12 Define: Utopian Trivial 1.Why did Brian and Deutsch fight? What was Davids explanation of it? 2. Make a prediction of what you think will happen when The Grapevine exposes The Wave: to Laurie, to Mr. Ross, to The Wave, and to the school.

    12. Define: Aghast Obsessive Sinister Antagonistic Recoiled Jeopardy What impact do the Grapevine articles have on Gordon High? Analyze the symbolism of Laurie standing alone in the library on pg. 101 of the mint book. Do you think Lauries fear as she leaves the high school at night is justified or not? Have you ever felt like that? Chapters 13-15

    13. Chapter 16 and 17

    14. Choose one of the following words for a quick write. Include a context clue AND a writing trick. Work quickly, and push yourself to use an unfamiliar word! Inept Heinous Lackadaisical Aghast Quintessential Usurp Permeated Indoctrinate Allegiance facetiously 5 Minutes

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