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= The Wave = = **A Dangerous Experiment. ** =   From the Palo Alto Centennial book, written by Susan Jackson.  When Ron Jones started teaching at Cubberley High School in the fall of 1968, it was considered the most innovative of Palo Alto's high schools. That's why the 26 year-old graduate student wanted to teach there. His methods were experimental and his goal was to bring social studies to life. And because it was the '60's, Jones was caught up in a whirlwind of student activism the likes of which Palo Alto had never seen before.  But what gained Jones an international reputation was an experiment in which students, the school's principal and other members of the community flirted with aspects of Nazism for a week.  Jones formulated the idea during a discussion on Nazi Germany when a student insisted, "It couldn't happen here."  To find out, Jones turned his class into an efficient youth organization, which he called the Third Wave. He insisted on rigid posture and that questions be answered formally and quickly.  The experiment, initially scheduled for one day, stretched into five. "It was strange how quickly the students took to a uniform code of behavior. I began to wonder just how far they could be pushed," Jones wrote later.  To his surprise, Jones found that students recited facts more accurately in this authoritarian environment and that he had no discipline problems. One previously lost soul suddenly had a role in the school - he became Jones' bodyguard.  But soon the experiment began spinning out of control…. **__Chapter One __**


 * 1) Complete a character web for 2 of the characters introduced in this chapter (3-5 points for each character). Brian, Amy’s boy friend, gets low marks, he’s a quarter back. Laurie, David’s girlfriend, editor of the Gordon grapevine, straight A student, good worker.

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2. What are two problems that Ben Ross has with his history class?

Two problems are 1) they don’t pay attention in class. 2) Do not finish homework 3) sloppy work/ assignments 4) late for class 5) Low marks vs working on their assignment **__Chapter Two __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. How many people were killed by Nazis in the concentration camps?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">10 000 000 people were killed in the concentration camps.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">2. According to Ross, why didn’t the Germans try to stop the Nazis?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">They were ordered to kill if they do not comply. Small minority rules the large majority. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">3. What was Laurie’s reaction to the film?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">Laurie was very disturbed about the movie.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Three __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. What proof is there at the beginning of chapter three that Robert Billings is the “class loser”? He picked a table in the lunch room and as soon as he put his tray down the 2 girls got up and left. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">Robert sleeps in class, doesn’t try very hard, he lowers his own expectations, not well groomed, and doesn’t share answers in class.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">2. Why is Laurie upset by the movie? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">Because the Jewish people were killed for no reason.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Four __**


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">What does it mean to be obsessive? Why does Ben Ross seem obsessive? Obsessive means you really like something and you can’t get past it.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">he likes how his students are reacting.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Five __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. At the beginning of class, what is the student’s behaviour like?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;"> Drifted in class slowly and stood around talking. Played with the blinds, put a kick me sign on someone’s back.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">2. What is the class slogan? What does it mean?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;"> Class slogan is strength through discipline.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">3. What are the three class rules?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;"> Sit up at attention. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;"> Say Mr Ross then says the answer. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;"> Come to school with supplies.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">4. What does Ben think about what is happening his class?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">He likes it because the students are taking on responsibility. **__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Six __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. What does community mean? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">People coming together to build something or working as a team.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">2. What is Ben Ross’s definition of “community”?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;"> He thinks it’s a bond between people who work and struggle together for a common goal.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">3. What do you think will happen to the football team after it adopts “The Wave”? Why do you think this happened?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">I think they will start actually treating each other like a team and if they do…… The team could start winning or being a better team.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Seven __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. What are some of the positive things about “The Wave” so far?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">2. Why doesn’t Laurie’s mom like “The Wave”?

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Because she taught Laurie to be independent. __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">It sounds to military realistic. **__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Eight __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. Discuss the good things about “The Wave” according to George, Amy, and Robert (p.67). Now compare these good things the bad things that Laurie thinks about “The Wave”(p.68). Use a chart to discuss the good and the bad.

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 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Good Points about The Wave ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Bad Points about The Wave ** ||
 * || * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">They have to wear jeans sneakers and t shirt. **
 * * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Like the Democracy of it. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">All equal **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">They liked increased discipline. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Responsibility. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">They liked increased discipline. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Responsibility. **

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Nine __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. What does Mr Ross’s think about “The Wave” in this chapter?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">He thinks that the kids are getting there work done. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">He thinks its brain washing them. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">He day dreams it’s going to be in the time magazine.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">Covering assignments faster. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">Marks improving.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">What are Mr. Ross’ positive and negative feelings about “the Wave” (first few pages of the chapter) far more successful than he expected.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Ten __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">How they will act. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">Things might get out of hand. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">Doesn’t want parents to think that indoctrinating there kids
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">What are Principal Owens concerns about “The Wave”?

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Eleven __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. What are two important events that take place in this chapter?

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Twelve __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. Why does David think that Laurie doesn’t like “The Wave”?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">Because people are becoming non independent.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">2. What does Mr. Saunders learn about `The Wave’ in the golf course?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">That the students are taking the wave a bit too far.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Thirteen __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. What items are to be included in the special edition of “The Grapevine”?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">Laurie added the wave.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">2. What does predict mean? Predict what will happen when this edition of “The Grapevine” comes out.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">What you think is going to happen.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Fourteen __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. What does Amy see as “The Wave’s” good points?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">2. What rumours about “The Wave” are going around the school?

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Fifteen __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. What similarities does Ross see between “The Wave” and Nazi Germany?

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter Sixteen - Seventeen __** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. Why would the people living in Germany during the Holocaust have joined the Nazi’s? You can explain how by examining why the students joined “The Wave.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">They all wanted to be equal and other people made their decisions.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">2. What does Ben Ross hope his students will learn from this whole experience?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">He hoped that they will now think for themselves.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">3. What was your over-all impression of the book? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;"> I liked it because it kinda taught me to make your own decisions at times. **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Themes **

<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">1. **We must learn to question and think for ourselves.** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">What evidence is there in the book that most of the class did not think for <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">themselves?

<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">2. **The rights of the group versus the rights of the individual.** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">"Honey, just remember that the popular thing is not always the right thing." <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">Explain Laurie’s father's statement in terms of what happened in the book.

<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">3. **Power corrupts.** <span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;"> "It almost sounds like he's joined a cult or something." <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">Ben Ross found himself enjoying aspects of The Wave. Explain why this <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">enjoyment is 'corrupting' the teacher.

<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">4. **Don't sit smugly thinking it can never happen again - and here!** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">What nearly happened again? Using references and quotations, compare the <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">film Ben Ross showed his class, with the behavior of members of The Wave <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 120%;">later on in the book.