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Novelties study guide paperback january 1, 1993 by todd strasser author. Ben ross seeks to show his students how the german people accepted the nazi regime during world war ii. Hollens online wave quiz this is an online quiz to assess comprehension of todd strasser s. The plot of the book revolves around a history teacher mr. Ross creates an experimental movement called 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. Now if you ask me, this book is not very exciting, but, its what i had to work with. This is a full audio reading of the wave, by todd strasser. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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.
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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. The wave is dissolved, and broken friendships are mended. The wave is a 1981 young adult novel 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 system to his students. Chapter for the last three years during football season, sitting with amy at saturday afternoon games had become a habit for.
The wave is based on a true incident that occurred in a high school history class in palo alto, california, in 1969. 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. Its not a horror story, its not the kind of novel where monsters come jumping out the. The subsequent 1981 book the wave is a novelization of the lear movie, and was written by todd. Listen to the wave by todd strasser,michael crouch for free with a 30 day free trial. Ben ross teacher, his wife christie, students robert, laurie, david, eric, deutsch a middle class, comfortable suburban community. The wave by morton rhue, 97801468931, available at book depository with. The subsequent 1981 book the wave is a novelization of the lear movie, and was written by todd strasser aka morton rhue. Previous page table of contents next page downloadable printable version the wave by todd strasser. Making a connection your reading assignment for chapter 14 is to make a text to self connection.
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Elaine billings the mother of jeff and robert billings. The wave by todd strasser in doc, fb3, txt download ebook. Half of my issue with this book is the voice used for the audiobook, which is how i. This is a cumulative quiz for after the reading of todd strasser s novel, the wave. Todd strasser was born in 1950 in america who wrote more than 140 youngadult novels and many short stories and works of non. The wave is based on a true incident that occured in a high school history class in palo alto, california, in 1969. The wave is based on a true incident that occurred in a high school history class in palo alto, california, in 1969 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 powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic. What begins in a single classroom quickly gathers momentum. Todd strassers the wave is a novelization of a teleplay by johnny dawkins based on a short story by ron jones. Todd strasser s 1981 novel the wave didnt start off as a book. When ben ross cant answer his history students questions about the nazi movement during world war ii, he sets up an experiment to show. Written by todd strasser, audiobook narrated by michael crouch. Todd strasser s the wave is a novelization of a teleplay by johnny dawkins based on a short story by ron jones. Where can i read the wave by todd strasser online for free. This engaging summary presents an analysis of the wave by todd strasser, a novel based on. Increase student understanding of the story the wave by todd strasser. It is a novelization of a teleplay by johnny dawkins.
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It is based on a true story that took place in 1969 in palo alto, california. Interactive notebook plot diagram foldable and answer key. Based on a true story by ron jonesthe classroom experiment that went too far audiobook by todd strasser. Todd strassers novel, the wave, addresses the dangers of facism and group mob mentality. He is wellliked by his students even when they get. Todd strasser is kind enough to share some information on his tone toward the wave on his website. Written by todd strasser, narrated by michael crouch. 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.
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. This is a cumulative quiz for after the reading of todd strassers novel, the wave. Unnamed rabbi the rabbi for the unnamed jewish boy. Ross plays a video of hitler and tells them they would have been good nazis. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the wave. What do you think the illustration on the cover of the book symbolizes. Ben ross teacher, his wife christie, students robert, laurie, david, eric, deutsch a middle. 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. Rhue is the pen name of successful american childrens writer todd strasser. Answer key the plot diagram is an organizational tool focusing on a pyramid or triangular shape, which is u. Ben ross shows his students a documentary on the holocaust day 2.
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He also tells them that the experiment is over and then he apologizes for taking any part in it. Todd strasser is the author of more than 140 novels for children and teens, most notably the wave, which is taught in classrooms around the world. The characters are well dressed and affluent white middle class. Listen to the wave based on a true story by ron jonesthe classroom experiment that went too far by todd strasser available from rakuten kobo. When ben ross cant answer his history students questions about the nazi movement during world war ii, he. 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 wave by todd strasser adapted by paul stebbings and phil smith final rehearsal draft, september 2014 cast. 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. Cubberley high school history class in palo alto, california. Students will read a text lesson that summarizes the story and aides in analyzing characters, discussing content and. The wave by todd strasser overdrive rakuten overdrive. Crossword puzzle with word bank and solution based on the novel by todd strasser. He also tells them that the experiment is over and then he apologizes for taking any part in.
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