The Wave Ch.1-4 (1st)

Give 2 reasons why Mr. Ross showed his class the documentary film about Nazi concentration camps.

• To get an emotional reaction and to get them to think about what they saw and learned. 
• They wanted to learn more about the concentration camps and to better understand what they were like. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Describe Ben Ross's reputation with his students  and faculty at Gordon High School. 

• The student did not like him very much. They thought he was a hard teacher. The faculty liked him and thought he was a great teacher. 
• He was an outstanding teacher, whose energy was contagious. The faculty members were impressed with his dedication, but some were skeptical about him. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does David think is the primary problem with the Gordon High School football team?

• He thinks they are disorganized and behind in their plays because the players do not show up for practice. 
• He thinks the team is successful. They practice all the time and work together to try to win. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How did Laurie's reaction to the film differ from David's?

• Laurie thought it was interesting and was sad that the bad things had happened to people but didn't let it bother her too much. David was so worried he could not think about anything else. 
• Laurie was upset over what she saw, while David was just worried about eating lunch. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Are Laurie and Amy secure in their relationship?

• Laurie was bothered that Amy was always trying to compete with her. It was hard for them to be really close because of the constant competition. 
• Even though it bothered Laurie that Amy was always trying to compete with her, she still thought of Amy as her best friend, and they were really close. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Mr. Ross' history class had a lot of questions about the film. How did Mr. Ross react to their questions 

• The class had a lot of questions, so Mr. Ross answered them the best he could. 
• The class had a lot of questions he could not answer. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1