The Wave

Unit Introduction

When Ben Ross is asked the question above he feels that his answer is inadequate. He feels the need to really make his students understand how easily individuality can be squashed by group mentality. The need resulted in an experiment that his students never forgot. The Wave is based on an actual experiment conducted by Ron Jones in 1969 in Palo Alto, California. During this unit, you will read the book and show your understanding while working with reading comprehension questions, vocabulary, reading logs and a book talk. You will also learn more about the aftermath of the experiment and Ron Jones. Finally, we will look more closely at one of the major themes of the book, peer pressure.

Reading Blogs

As you read through the different parts of the book you will be expected to blog about the book.  You should write a total of 5 blogs; one blog for each part of the book. Each blog should be a REACTION and/or CONNECTION to the part of the book you have just read. Do not simply write about what happened but write how you reacted to what you read. Did it make you sad, angry, or was it simply unbelievable? Perhaps you can connect what happened to something you have experienced yourself, to a person you know, or a book you have read.  If possible, use some of the vocabulary words you have learned. Spelling and grammar counts!

You are expected to read and comment on at least 5 of your classmates blogs.