The book the wave by todd strasser

A teacher creates an experimental movement in his class to help students. I believe that my research will help benefit future generations through education. Its hard to imagine how someone like adolph hitler could rise to power and commit the atrocities of the holocaust. Todd strasser s the wave is a novelization of a teleplay by johnny dawkins based on a short story by ron jones. This one has in fact been on my mind for quite some time.

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The quiz contains multiple choice questions, along with a few short answer questions. Todd strasser born may 5, 1950 is an american writer of more than 140 youngadult and middle grade novels and many short stories and works of nonfiction, some written under the pen names morton rhue and t. Based on the teleplay for the tv movie by the same name and later adapted into novel form, it is loosely based on real events that happened at ellwood p. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The wave is based on a true incident that occurred in a high school his. The book is based on a peabody awardwinning teleplay of the same name by johnny dawkins, which depicts a classroom experiment in which a teacher uses indoctrination techniques to show his students how the third reich achieved dominance in 1930s germany. The powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic movements such as nazism are recreated in the. This novel dramatizes an incident that took place in a california school in 1969. The wave by todd strassman full pdf waves, pdf, elementary.

Todd strasser is an american writer who was born in new york in 1950. Short summary synopsis conflict protagonist antagonist climax outcome by todd strasser. The main symbol and motif of the novel is of course the wave. A teacher creates an experimental movement in his class to. Now an author of books for teens and middlegraders, he has written more than 140 books, including the bestselling help. Todd strasser biography the wave questions and answers the question and answer section for the wave is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. By drawing parallels with nazism, the novel also highlights the very real danger of history repeating itself. As a global studies major, it is important to understand global issues and how to educated others about them.

The wave is a 1981 young adult novel by american author todd strasser, first published under the pen name morton rhue. The powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic movements such as nazism are recreated in the classroom when history teacher burt ross introduces a new system to his students. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 8 pages and is available in paperback format. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the wave. Throughout the novel, strasser portrays families torn apart because of the wave.

All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Cubberley high school history class in palo alto, california. The wave is a 1981 young adult novel by todd strasser under the pen name morton rhue it is a novelization of a teleplay by johnny dawkins for the movie the. The wave is a 1981 young adult novel by todd strasser under the pen name morton rhue though it has been reprinted under todd strasser s real name. When history teacher ben ross starts a classroom experiment, with the intention of showing students the processes behind social control in nazi germany. Ross is teaching his class about the holocaust, but they didnt understand, so. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Students in my classes read the book the wave by todd strasser. The wave by todd strasser the novel the film esl resources.

It is a novelization of a teleplay by johnny dawkins for the movie the wave, a fictionalized account of the third wave teaching experiment by ron jones that took place in an ellwood p. Todd strasser was born in 1950 in america who wrote more than 140 youngadult novels and many short stories and works of nonfiction, some under the pen name morthon rhue and t. Summer of 69 by todd strasser is featured on good morning america. Chapter 1 laurie saunders sat in the publications office at gordon high school chewing on the end of a bic pen. With the beast of cretacea, todd strasser the wave. The wave this novel dramatizes an incident that took place in a california school in 1969. He is a very slow reader so i read alot of it to him.

Todd strasser is the author of more than 120 novels for young adults and middle graders. Todd strassers 1981 novel the wave didnt start off as a book. But this isnt your average high school drama story. Todd strasser was born in 1950 in america who wrote more than 140 youngadult novels and many. In his past life, todd strasser has been a street musician, composer, reporter, and a fortunecookie mogul. Apr 29, 2015 this is a full audio reading of the wave, by todd strasser. Table of contents next page downloadable printable version. I do dislike reading, but the wave did keep me interested. It began as a way for reallife teacher ron jones to try to teach his history class about one of the. Buy a cheap copy of the wave book by todd strasser. The powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic movements such as nazism are recreated in the classroom when history teacher burt ross introduces a new. The wave by todd strasser chapter 1 summary answers. Overseas travel banned, funerals limited to 10 as pm issues new coronavirus guidelines abc news duration.

And before long the wave, with its rules of strength through discipline. Strasser presents a story about a young girl who wants to find fame, but the reader can see that she is sacrificing personal relationships to do so. Todd strasser s 1981 novel the wave didnt start off as a book. The wave theme of education the wave theme of identity interactive quizzes. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The wave is a 1981 young adult novel by todd strasser. He studied literature and creative writing at new york. The wave is set at gordon high school over a period of nine days.

Free download or read online the wave pdf epub book. The wave is a book about a man named ben ross and his class. The book is based on a peabody awardwinning teleplay of the same name by johnny dawkins, which depicts a classroom experiment in which a teacher uses indoctrination techniques to show his. Todd strasser is an american author of more than novels for adults, youngadults, and middle graders. See all books authored by todd strasser, including the wave, and give a boy a gun, and more on. Drugs, sex, and rock n roll, those hallmarks of the summer of 1969, are all here, but theres so much more. This is a full audio reading of the wave, by todd strasser. Never in my life have i read a book so hard hitting and thought provoking and also gripping. The wave quizzes the wave by todd strasser this is a cumulative quiz for after the reading of todd strasser s novel, the wave. Based on the teleplay for the tv movie by the same name and later adapted into novel form, it is loosely based on real events that happened at.

For example, the articles in the school newspaper encourage other students to speak out about the wave, and the wave inspires students to be nice to robert when they otherwise wouldnt. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. Todd strasser booklist todd strasser message board. Ben ross shows his students a documentary on the holocaust. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are david collins, laurie saunders. The book didnt take that long for students to finish and then we discussed their answers to the questions in class.

In the wave by todd strasser, a teacher tries to help his students. When ben ross cant answer his history students questions about the nazi movement during world war ii, he sets up an experiment to show them how it happened. Sep 20, 2015 overseas travel banned, funerals limited to 10 as pm issues new coronavirus guidelines abc news duration. The message is clear, but in a thoughtful rather than preachy way, as jamie reflects on what she has learned. The wave, by todd strasser, aka morton rhue, is a novel that is set in the spring of 1969 at gordon high school in california. The first edition of the novel was published in 1981, and was written by morton rhue. The novel is a fictionalized account of an actual classroom experiment. I found the book interesting he on the other hand did not. Todd strasser books list of books by author todd strasser. The wave is a young adult novel by todd strasser, originally published in 1981 under the pen name morton rhue. What four unexpected things occurred because of the wave. He wrote it as a fictional account of an actual experiment in california. It began as a way for reallife teacher ron jones to try to teach his history class about one of the most hideous events in human history.

The wave tackles a number of sensitive themes, including power, corruption and fitting in. Norm schiller talked about the wave and how it was a bad idea and. Like this is our monkeynotes downloadable and printable book summary study guide booknotes synopsis analysis for the wave by todd strasser in pdf format. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book recounts a true incident that took place in a california high school in. I thought the wave was a wonderful choice, because the book was extremely short. The characters are well dressed and affluent white middle class. He has written over 100 novels, mostly in the young. The powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic movements such as nazism are recreated in the classroom when history teacher burt ross introduces a. Pdf the wave book by morton rhue free download 8 pages. The author of the wave, todd strasser, is a wonderful author. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the wave.

The guide that is attached is something my students answered after reading the book. The wave and summer of 69 are now available as audiobooks. The wave is based on a true incident that occured in a high school history class in palo alto, california, in 1969. Todd strasser wrote the wave to provide an account based on the true story of the plot.