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Lesson 1 Miss de Vré

Background information The Wave is based on a true event which took place in California. In 1969, history teacher Rob Jones conducted an experiment in his high school classroom. The experiment, known as the Third wave was the response to a question from one of his students. Miss de Vré

Background information This was the question: "How could the Germans sit back while the Nazis slaughtered people all around them and say they didn't know about it?“ Over the next few lessons we will find out the answer to this question. Film trailer Miss de Vré

Book covers; what do they tell you? Which one would you choose and why? Miss de Vré

Getting started We are going to read the book individually and in class we will work at a group journal. In groups of 4 (made by me) you will discuss all tasks given in class. They have to be worked out together and handed in after we finish reading the book. Spend some time thinking about your own personal answers (10 minutes per lesson) and write down your own comments before you discuss things in your group and come to a joint answer. End your journal with an individual reflection of both the book and your group work (How did you work together/ What was your role within the group?) Miss de Vré

Reading - homework Your homework will be to finish reading chapters 1 and 2 for next week. Keep a word file of words you didn’t know. First Group Response question: Laurie is really upset after seeing the film about the Holocaust. What event in history upsets you? Why? (100/150 words) Miss de Vré

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Lesson 2 Miss de Vré

Lesson plan You will begin by discussing the content of the first two chapters. (10 min) Where is the story set? What happened? Which characters did you get to know? Finally there are some tasks for you to work on Miss de Vré

Chapter one What? Laurie is trying to work on the school newspaper, she soon gives up and tries to make her friend Amy laugh during the final moments of French class. Ben is trying to set up the film projector to show his class a history film. David fixes the film projector. Robert arrives late to class. Ben complains about the students quality of work. Miss de Vré

Chapter one Who? Laurie Saunders, Mr. Gabondi (French teacher), Amy Smith (Laurie’s best friend), Ben Ross (History teacher), David Collins (footballer/Laurie’s boyfriend), Robert Billings (class loser) and Brian Ammon (footballer-quarterback) Miss de Vré

Chapter two The students are studying World War Two and are watching a film which shows the terrible things which took place in the Nazi concentration camps. Only a few students are shocked by the images they are shown, others are messing around or are even asleep! The question which is the cause of The Wave is asked by Laurie (pg 13). Miss de Vré

Tasks What do you think is the function (purpose) of the first chapter? Explain (give your answer in 50-100 words) Make a note of any quotes which you feel to be important. Write the full sentence and page number and why you feel it to be important . Give a short description for each of the following characters, Laurie Saunders, Amy Smith, Mr. Gabondi, Ben Ross, Brian Ammon, Robert Billings, David Collins Miss de Vré

Reading - homework Your homework is to read chapters 3,4 and 5 for next week. Update word file Miss de Vré

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Lesson 3 Miss de Vré

Lesson plan We will begin by discussing the story so far. (10 min) Group discussion Then you will be given some tasks to work on – first write down the tasks and then start working on them. Miss de Vré

The chapters so far Chapter 3 The students are eating in the cafeteria, talking about the film they watched in history. They also sat in the grapevine office smoking. Chapter 4 Ben Ross tries to think up a way of showing the students how the Nazis were able to control people. Chapter 5 Strength through discipline. Ben Ross starts to teach his students about discipline. The students become interested in a way he hadn’t anticipated. Pg 33 Miss de Vré

Tasks Ben Ross emphasises discipline in his classroom, demands obedience from his students, and trains them to react without thought. (All answers 50-100 words) How do you think might this help his students to better understand the Nazis’ actions? In chapter 5, what effect does Ben Ross’s new teaching method have to his students’ moral standards? How have they changed? Use the word moral in your answer. Miss de Vré

Reading - homework Your homework is to read chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 and to do the following task Update word file Generate questions Every group member has to write a question about this section (chapters 6-10), for someone else reading this book. Bring to class next lesson! These questions, answers included, have to be put in the final book report. Miss de Vré

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Lesson 4 Miss de Vré

Lesson plan We will begin by discussing the story so far. (10 min) Group discussion; together, answer the question each group member came up with. Then you will be given some tasks to work on – first write down the tasks and then start working on them. Miss de Vré

The chapters so far Chapter 6 Ben Ross is late for school. The students are sat ready and waiting for him. Strength through community. The Wave becomes the symbol of the group. David introduces the idea of wave to the football team. Chapter 7 Laurie's mum and Ben’s wife aren’t happy about the wave. Miss de Vré

The chapters so far Chapter 8 The wave becomes stronger. Strength through action. Memberships cards. Chapter 9 Ben Ross starts to think about the effect of the wave so far. Laurie doubts the wave. Chapter 10 Be careful Mr Ross! Warns the principle. Miss de Vré

Tasks exchange the questions (Ch. 6-10) with your group members. Answer the questions and discuss the outcome. All questions+ answers must be put in the journal. David begins to teach his football team The Wave’s motto. Why? (give a quote and page number to support your answer) Many students think The Wave works. How might their new beliefs affect their future behaviour? How has Robert’s identity changed since The Wave began? How do Wave members view themselves in comparison to non-members? Use the words identity and superior in your response, also use quotes and page numbers to support your answers. (50-100 words) Miss de Vré

Reading - homework Your homework is to read chapters 11, 12, 13 and 14. Update word file You will be given the final set of chapters and tasks the next lesson. Miss de Vré

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Lesson 5 Miss de Vré

The chapters so far Chapter 11 Laurie finds a letter to the editors of the Grapevine Someone is scared of the wave The school is preparing for The Wave rally Robert offers to become a body guard for Mr Ross Chapter 12 The rally is due to be held in the gym Laurie still feels bothered about the letter she received Laurie witnesses a fight between Brian and Deutsch Laurie and David split up because of The Wave Laurie talks to her dad about the wave Miss de Vré

The chapters so far Chapter 13 Laurie isn’t allowed up into the football stands unless she gives The Wave salute The Wave is really starting to take over the school! The Grapevine publishes a special edition trying to expose The Wave Chapter 14 Laurie shows Amy the article about The Wave Laurie and Amy fall out because of The Wave The Grapevine sells loads of copies in record time Ben Ross realizes his mistake Miss de Vré

Tasks Why do Laurie and David get into a fight about The Wave? What happens after Laurie prints her critical editorial about The Wave in the school newspaper? (Use quotes and page numbers) How do Laurie and Amy react differently to the growing popularity of The Wave? Why? (Use quotes and page numbers) As more students join The Wave, parents begin to oppose (turn against) it. When did one or more of you take a stand that other people opposed? What happened? Miss de Vré

Reading - homework Your homework is finish reading the book and check the powerpoint tasks. You can finalize your work in the next lesson. Update wordfile Don’t forget to add each group member’s personal reflection! Deadline = Miss de Vré