The novel by strasser won the 1981 massachusetts book award for childrensyoung adult literature. 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 is the author of more than 120 novels for young adults and middle graders. The wave, by todd strasser, takes place in alto, california, in 1969. The wave by todd strasser adapted by paul stebbings and phil smith final rehearsal draft, september 2014 cast. He is a very slow reader so i read alot of it to him. This is a cumulative quiz for after the reading of todd strassers novel, the wave. Sep 01, 1981 the wave is a 1981 young adult novel by todd strasser. I borrowed this book from my school library summary from the back of the book.
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 as the wave. The wave, by todd strasser novel study literature guide flip. I am glad in the end he showed them that the wave had the students turning into nazis. Cubberley high school history class in palo alto, california. Todd strasser s the wave is a novelization of a teleplay by johnny dawkins based on a short story by ron jones. The wave is set at gordon high school over a period of nine days. Ahead of him, two of his students sat at a small table in front of the auditorium doors, checking membership cards. Todd strassers 1981 novel the wave didnt start off as a book. The wave is based on a true incident that occurred in a high school his. He upset when he realizes that his students have questions about the holocaust that he cant answer he wishes he could give them more. A quick and short book about the dangers of collective manipulation based on a true story that took place after a high school history teacher in palo alto, ca in. Todd strassers the wave is a novelization of a teleplay by johnny dawkins based on a short story by ron jones. He also tells them that the experiment is over and then he apologizes for taking any part in it.
Todd strasser booklist todd strasser message board. Born in new york in 1950, todd has had more than 140 childrens and young adult books published. Ben ross, his high school students, and an experiment he conducts in an attempt to teach them about how it may have been living in nazi germany. Ben ross teacher, his wife christie, students robert, laurie, david, eric, deutsch a middle class, comfortable suburban community. Never in my life have i read a book so hard hitting and thought provoking and also gripping. The history teacher had written this book and said that it was the most terrifying thing he ever lived through. The kids are shocked and then broken friendships are mended. Although many students were hurt, many of them changed the way they saw the nazi party. I bought this for my 8th graders required reading book. Okay, but that title had to come from somewhere, right. The wave todd strasser, morton rhue englische bucher kaufen. Principal owens approves of the wave, but he becomes skeptical when he learns its an experiment to teach students about nazi germany. 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.
Ross is teaching his class about the holocaust, but they didnt understand, so. And as most of the students join the movement, laurie saunders and david collins recognize the frightening momentum of the wave and realize they must stop it before its too late. Hollens online wave quiz this is an online quiz to assess comprehension of todd strassers. The wave is a 1981 young adult novel by todd strasser under the pen name morton rhue. A teacher creates an experimental movement in his class to help students understand how people could have followed hitler.
You should find them online or in a book if you have one. The wave, by todd strasser is a very inspiring novel that all adolescents should read at some point in their lifetime. And before long the wave, with its rules of strength through discipline, community, and action, sweeps from the classroom through the entire school. Ross plays a video of hitler and tells them they would have been good nazis.
However, one of the hoods had called the boy a dirty jew. It began as a way for reallife teacher ron jones to try to teach his history class about one of the. The characters are well dressed and affluent white middle class. Ross reassures him that the project will teach the students a valuable lesson. The wave is based on a true incident that occured in a high school history class in palo alto, california, in 1969. Published in 1981, todd strassers the wave recounts a true incident that took place in a history class at a palo alto, california, high school in 1969. First published 1981 inspired by reallife events written about by ron jones ron jones 1969 history teacher at cubberley high schoolpaolo alto, california conducted an experiment to teachstudents about the holocaust 1972 ron jones published article the third wave about.
Strasser, todd, harriet harvey coffin, and morton rhue. The experimentgonewrong detailed in the wave was originally called the third wave. This one has in fact been on my mind for quite some time. The wave, by todd strasser novel study literature guide. The book recounts a true incident that took place in a california high school in. The wave isbn 9780307979124 pdf epub todd strasser ebook. In the wave, people were beating others up and turning on their friends if they had not joined the wave. Todd strassers the wave posted on december 27, 2011 by skullsinthestars i havent had the opportunity to talk about any weird fiction for a while, and i thought id get back on the horse by discussing a short novel that technically isnt weird fiction, but it definitely is weird and fiction.
Where can i read the wave by todd strasser online for free. Saunders the father of laurie saunders and husband of midge saunders, he is initially more complacent about the wave than his wife. This engaging summary presents an analysis of the wave by todd strasser, a novel based on real events in an american high school in the 1960s. A teacher creates an experimental movement in his class to help 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. But this isnt your average high school drama story. 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. In fact, the title of the wave is just the title of the movie its adapting. Hollens online wave quiz this is an online quiz to assess comprehension of todd strasser s. The wave by todd strasser is a story about history teacher ben ross and the nine days that he changes the face of gordon high school. The wave by todd strasser overdrive rakuten overdrive. The wave, by todd strasser novel study literature guide flip book the wave, by todd strasser. Dec 27, 2011 todd strassers the wave posted on december 27, 2011 by skullsinthestars i havent had the opportunity to talk about any weird fiction for a while, and i thought id get back on the horse by discussing a short novel that technically isnt weird fiction, but it definitely is weird and fiction. The plot of the book revolves around a history teacher mr.
It is based on a true story that took place in 1969 in palo alto, california. And before long the wave, with its rules of strength through discipline. Dec 03, 2012 the wave, by todd strasser, takes place in alto, california, in 1969. The wave is a book about a man named ben ross and his class. He is wellliked by his students even when they get. This acclaimed book by todd strasser is available at in several formats for your ereader. It takes the idea that people will be obey blindly when they are involved in a group with a strong leader, which, although.
Chapter 1 laurie saunders sat in the publications office at gordon high school chewing on the end of a bic pen. In pursuit of the rogues, freaks and giants of the ocean susan casey. She was a pretty girl with short lightbrown hair and an almost perpetual smile that only disappeared when she was upset or chewing on bic pens. Ben ross and his history class are about to learn a lesson they will never forget. For the best answers, search on this site well this is the basic plot, the setting of the book is gordon high school in 1969. Todd strasser is kind enough to share some information on his tone toward the wave on his website. This novel dramatizes an incident that took place in a california school in 1969. How on earth did todd strasser come up with all this stuff. The lesson focuses on the novels summary and characters.
I found the book interesting he on the other hand did not. Detailed summary, analysis and reading guide bright summaries. 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. Throughout the novel, strasser portrays families torn apart because of the wave. May 02, 20 the history teacher had written this book and said that it was the most terrifying thing he ever lived through.
The highly disciplined group, modeled on the principles of the hilter youth, has its own salute, chants, and special ways of acting as a unit and sweeps beyond the. The wave quizzes the wave by todd strasser this is a cumulative quiz for after the reading of todd strasser s novel, the wave. Sep 07, 2011 p97 the wave was just an excuse the hoods had used to start the fight. Apr 29, 2015 this is a full audio reading of the wave, by todd strasser. The wave by todd strasser the novel the film esl resources. Free comprehensive summary of the wave by todd strasser. In the first days of the experiment, laurie argues with her mother when she points out some of the cultlike elements of the movement. 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.
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. Chapter 17 it was incredible, ben ross thought as he walked toward the auditorium. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Unlock the more straightforward side of the wave with this concise and insightful summary and analysis. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the wave. In the wave, we can regard the way that a simple class test can finish in such a dramatically way. Oct 11, 2015 the wave by todd strasser in doc, fb3, txt download e book. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The quiz contains multiple choice questions, along with a few short answer questions. The wave is based on an incident that took place in a high school history class in palo alto, california in 1969. The wave quizzes the wave by todd strasser this is a cumulative quiz for after the reading of todd strassers novel, the wave.
Ben ross shows his students a documentary on the holocaust. 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. First, strasser doesnt really know or care how much of the story of ron jones 1960s classroom experiment is true. Published in 1981, todd strasser s the wave recounts a true incident that took place in a history class at a palo alto, california, high school in 1969. The wave by todd strasser meet your next favorite book. The mother of laurie saunders, concerned about the wave and its influence. Now if you ask me, this book is not very exciting, but, its what i had to work with.
This is a cumulative quiz for after the reading of todd strasser s novel, the wave. The wave by todd strasser in doc, fb3, txt download ebook. The wave by todd strasser is a story about history teacher ben ross and the nine days that. About the author todd strasser is the author of more than 120 novels for young adults and middle graders.
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