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 The following powerpoint contains discussion
questions, vocabulary and writing activities. These
assignments are to be completed as you read with your
literature circle.
 You are to answer them in your writer’s notebook.
Clearly label each set of responses. There will be
notebook checks!
 Each day we read and work in literature circles you
will receive classwork points.
 Together we will establish norms – you must follow
these norms in order to get your work completed and
to earn your points.
Respect  Silence/Quiet
 Focus: Be doing what you are supposed to and stay on task
 Get things done on time – don’t fall behind
 No “horsing around”!
 Willing to do your work – participate!
 Materials: Book, WN, and pencil
 Pay attention – comprehend the book and listen to each
other
 Don’t talk to other tables
 Cooperate/ work together
Respect:
 Paying Attention/Focused/Stay on Task
 No blurting out/Inside voices
 NO “goofing around” or distractions
 Be here!
 Materials: book, WN, pencil
 Responsible
 Work Hard – get work done
 Include everyone
 Listen to each other
Respect:
 No distractions
 Organized
 Work together
 Participate and do your part; be a team player
 Do the work and turn in work on time
 Stay on task and don’t fall behind
 Follow along in the book
 Be considerate to others
 Be quiet when necessary
 Don’t get up to talk to other people, be annoying or mess
around
After group reading chapters 1 & 2:
Chapter 1
Define the following vocabulary:
Perpetual
Inept
Charismatic
Naïve
Lackadaisical
Answer the following questions in
complete sentences:
1.
Discuss Ben Ross’ reputation as a
teacher and what it reveals about
him. How would you react to a
teacher like Ross?
2.
What concerns does Ben Ross have
about his students?
Chapter 2
Define the following vocabulary:
atrocities
emaciated
permeated
quintessential
Answer the following questions in
complete sentences:
1.What is your impression of the quote
describing Nazi atrocities on p. 16: “How
on God’s earth could anyone make
anyone else do something like that?”
2.Did the students all react the same to
the film? If not, how did their responses
differ?
3.How did the students in the history
class feel about the apathy of the German
people toward the Nazi atrocities?
Choose a vocabulary word from Chapter 1 or 2 of
The Wave. Use the word as a basis for your quick
write, and include humor and hyperbole.
Don’t forget a context clue to let the reader know
what the word means without telling them the
definition.
Time your group - 5 minutes.
Share your writing with each other.
Define the following vocabulary:
facetiously
regime
inexplicable
Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. 1.Analyze the metaphor about Robert Billings, “Gordon High’s very own
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Untouchable.” What does it mean?
2. Contrast Laurie and David’s reaction to the film about Hitler.
3. Analyze the cliché, “History always repeats itself.”
4. What is bothering Ross, and what does he intend to do about it?
5. How does Ross’s wife describe him?
6.How does Ross plan to implement his idea to recreate a situation
similar to Hitler’s control in Germany?
I.
Characters - (describe and give specific details for each)
A. Laurie Saunders –
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D.
E.
F. minor character names – (4)
II.
Setting –
A. Name of School –
B. Name of Class –
III. Background – (describe and explain the following)
A. class dynamics and environment –
B. relationships and connections between characters C. the community –
D. football team -
facetiously
regime
inexplicable
Quick Write: 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! Don’t forget a
context clue.
Time your group - 5 minutes.
Share your writing with each other.
Define the following vocabulary:
Incessant (5)
Astute (7)
Appeased (7)
Allegiance (8)
Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. 1. Discuss the significance of the statement about Robert Billings, “The
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new head of the class.”
2. Discuss why David wants to introduce The Wave to the football
team.
3. Will the techniques of The Wave strengthen the football team? Make
a prediction.
4.Note the allusion to Dr. Frankenstein and analyze why Christy calls
Ross “Frankenstein.”
5. Analyze the motto and define it – Strength Through Discipline,
Strength Through Community, Strength Through Action.
Choose a vocabulary word from Chapter 5-8 of The
Wave. Use the word as a basis for your quick write,
and include a hyphenated modifier. Don’t forget a
context clue but do not give the definition of the
word.
Incessant
Astute
Appeased
Allegiance
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Define the following vocabulary:
Define the following vocabulary:
Glibly
Tremor
Ecstatic
Tizzy
Skeptically
Indoctrinate
Cult
Answer the following questions in complete
sentences:
1. Do you agree or disagree with Mrs.
Saunders’ summation of cults and
those who join them?
2. What are Mrs. Saunders’ concerns
about The Wave?
3. How does Laurie feel about her
mother’s concerns?
Answer the following questions in complete
sentences:
1. Create a T-chart showing the positive
and negative aspects of continuing the
Wave as Ross views them.
2. Explain the foreshadowing statement
“Sometimes they (young,
impressionable kids) can take
something too far if they’re not
watched.”
 Chapter 11
 Chapter 12
Define the following vocabulary:
Untethered
Define the following vocabulary:
Utopian
Trivial
Answer the following questions in
complete sentences:
1. Discuss why Ross allows Robert to
become his bodyguard.
Answer the following questions in
complete sentences:
1.Why did Brian and Deutsch fight?
What was David’s 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.
 Analyze the significance of Laurie and David’s quarrel
over The Wave, and whether or not David’s evaluation
of Laurie is valid (starts on p. 87 of mint-colored
book).
Define the following vocabulary:
Aghast
Obsessive
Sinister
Antagonistic
Recoiled
Jeopardy
Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1.
What impact do the Grapevine articles have on Gordon High?
2.
Analyze the symbolism of Laurie “standing alone in the library” on pg. 101 of
the mint book.
3.
Do you think Laurie’s fear as she leaves the high school at night is justified or
not? Have you ever felt like that?
brigade
ironically
idealistic
usurp
somber
Define the above vocabulary:
Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
 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!
Time your group - 5 minutes.
Share your writing with each other.
 Inept
 Heinous
 Lackadaisical
 Aghast
 Quintessential
 Usurp
 Permeated
 Indoctrinate
 Allegiance
 Facetiously