I enjoy how he keeps his book short, and to the point. 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. Todd strasser is an american author of more than novels for adults, youngadults, and middle graders. Created by todd strasser view on todd strasser share.
Laurie saunders, the protagonist of the novel, is an intrepid and brighteyed high. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The quiz contains multiple choice questions, along with a few short answer questions. The wave already begins to take on its own power, as ben ross finds the first slogan still on the board and the students still showing rigorous discipline. He writes for television, too, and has adapted novels from movies such as free willy and tv films such as the wave into wellcrafted novels that. The wave by todd strasser adapted by paul stebbings and phil smith final rehearsal draft, september 2014 cast. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. The wave is based on a true incident that occured in a high school history class in palo alto, california, 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 thisexperiment 1981 abc tv made a telemovie. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The wave by todd strasser scholastic books for kids. Elaine billings the mother of jeff and robert billings. Price of duty is a 2018 new york public library best book for teens. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs. Oct 11, 2015 the wave by todd strasser in doc, fb3, txt download ebook. What was the major life lesson learned by laurie, david and mr. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the wave by todd strasser. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the wave.
The creators of sparknotes the wave characters from litcharts. It is a summary quiz, designed to be used after reading the novel. Jan 08, 20 random house childrens books, jan 8, 20 young adult fiction 144 pages. Summer of 69 by todd strasser is featured on good morning america. Drugs, sex, and rock n roll, those hallmarks of the summer of 1969, are all here, but theres so much more. And before long the wave, with its rules of strength through discipline, community, and action, sweeps from the classroom through the entire school. This was followed by a tv movie the wave by famed producer norman lear on october 4, 1981. 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 and important characters are topics you need to know for the quiz. The subsequent 1981 book the wave is a novelization of the lear movie, and was written by todd strasser aka morton rhue. The wave by todd strasser crossword puzzle by m walsh tpt. The novelization is short 8 pages in my edition but surprisingly effective, especially considering im a cynical adult and the book was.
Unnamed rabbi the rabbi for the unnamed jewish boy. The wave by todd strasser in doc, fb3, txt download ebook. The wave is all about types, and robert billings is no exception. Todd strassers novel, the wave, addresses the dangers of facism and group mob mentality. Unnamed jewish boy harassed by members of the wave and called a dirty jew. 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. Like her best friend laurie, amy is pretty, smart, and popular. 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.
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. As leader, he did not ask for this however, seeing these things in effect, he decides to feed the wave further with a new slogan and rules. Need help on characters in todd strassers the wave. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. The third waves ron jones on modern politics duration. The wave todd strasser julia koester the teacher is portraying that and evil man who was brainwashed would act because even though everyone is convincing him to end the experiment all he keeps doing is to make it bigger with the use of propaganda.
The wave is based on a true incident that occurred in a high school his. Todd strasser books, author biography, and reading level. Oct 14, 2009 the wave was an excellent choice for me. Her strength and independence allow her to help ben when. The wave by todd strasser overdrive rakuten overdrive. Related questions and answers for characters in the wave. Students will read and understand the novel the wave. Todd strasser s novel, the wave, addresses the dangers of facism and group mob mentality. 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. 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. Hollens online wave quiz this is an online quiz to assess comprehension of todd strassers. The teacher turned the students curiosity about how german citizens allowed holocaust atrocities to occur to a whole other level by conducting an experiment that ultimately brainwashed a majority of the kids to become a fascist group called the wave, with the teacher as their leader. This acclaimed book by todd strasser is available at in several formats for your ereader. The author of the wave, todd strasser, is a wonderful author.
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. The wave by todd strasser, 9780440993711, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. And before long the wave, with its rules of strength through discipline. 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. 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. Pretty soon people are taking the wave too seriously and when a jewish boy gets beaten up. Chapter 1 laurie saunders sat in the publications office at gordon high school chewing on the end of a bic pen. The wave and summer of 69 are now available as audiobooks. The wave is a 1981 young adult novel by american author todd strasser.
This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of the wave by todd strasser. The wave quizzes the wave by todd strasser this is a cumulative quiz for after the reading of todd strasser s novel, the wave. Todd strasser is not just an author but a writer in the fullest sense. This is a cumulative quiz for after the reading of todd strassers novel, the wave. He contributes articles to such periodicals as the new yorker, esquire, the new york times, and the village voice. The characters are well dressed and affluent white middle class. I do dislike reading, but the wave did keep me interested. 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. What is the life lesson learned in the novel the wave by todd. It condemned the wave as a dangerous and mindless movement that suppressed freedom of speech and thought and ran against everything the country was founded on. 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. She pointed out that the wave had already begun to do more harm than good even with the wave, the gordon high gladiators had lost to clarkstown 42 to 6 and warned that unless it was.
This novel dramatizes an incident that took place in a california school in 1969. I thought the wave was a wonderful choice, because the book was extremely short. Crossword puzzle with word bank and solution based on the novel by todd strasser. Besides, laurie sorely needed to talk to her about david. The lesson focuses on the novels summary and characters. Cubberley high school history class in palo alto, california. The wave isbn 9780307979124 pdf epub todd strasser ebook.
A teacher creates an experimental movement in his class to help students understand how people could have followed hitler. The wave by todd strasser the novel the film esl resources. Unlock the more straightforward side of the wave with this concise and insightful summary and analysis. This resourceactivity could be used as an inclass assignment or as homework, to help revise the text, or just for fun. The wave quizzes the wave by todd strasser this is a cumulative quiz for after the reading of todd strassers novel, the wave. Free the wave worksheets and literature unit for teachers.
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. Never in my life have i read a book so hard hitting and thought provoking and also gripping. The novel suggests that robert is open to the wave because he desperately needs a place to belong the competitive atmosphere at school is too much for him. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. She was a pretty girl with short lightbrown hair and an almost perpetual smile that only. You know, the one who doesnt wear a suit, and who almost seems more. The wave is a 1981 young adult novel by todd strasser under the pen name morton rhue though it has been reprinted under todd strassers real name. The quizworksheet combo is a tool designed to help you see how much you know about the wave. It had surprised laurie that amy had gone along with the wave so far, but now laurie was certain that as soon as amy learned about the boy who was beaten up, she would quickly come to her senses. Create marketing content that resonates with prezi video. Ben ross teacher, his wife christie, students robert, laurie, david, eric, deutsch a middle class, comfortable suburban community.
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