The Wave 2

Front

What was Mr. Ross's initial purpose for creating The Wave?

Back

He wants the students to learn why the Germans didn't stop the Nazis.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Why did Mr. Ross make the students say 'Mr. Ross' before every statement/question in class?

Back

To provide Mr. Ross with respect as their leader.

Front

Why do you think kids participated in the saying of the chants, even when they didn't want to?

Back

They didn't want to be the only ones not participating.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is the first way Mr. Ross engages the class in The Wave experiment?

Back

By writing 'Strength Through Discipline' on the board.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How would you describe Ben Ross as a teacher in Chapters 5-7?

Back

Engaged, Eager, Involved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does 'Strength Through Discipline' signify in The Wave?

Back

It represents the idea that discipline can lead to strength and unity among students.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What role does peer pressure play in The Wave?

Back

It influences students to conform and participate in the experiment, even against their will.

Front

How does Mr. Ross's teaching style change during The Wave experiment?

Back

He becomes more authoritative and structured, emphasizing discipline and community.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of chants in The Wave?

Back

Chants create a sense of belonging and reinforce the group's ideology.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What lesson does Mr. Ross hope to teach through The Wave?

Back

The importance of understanding history and the dangers of conformity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9