The wave by todd strasser in doc, fb3, txt download ebook. Now if you ask me, this book is not very exciting, but, its what i had to work with. 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. 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. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic movements such as nazism. The main symbol and motif of the novel is of course the wave. This is a cumulative quiz for after the reading of todd strassers novel, the wave. Rbdigital audio pub library childrensyoung adult collection.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The wave is based on a true incident that occured in a high school history class in palo. Get an answer for what is the life lesson learned in the novel the wave by todd strasser. 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 wave is set at gordon high school over a period of nine days. Rbdigital audio pub library adult bestseller collection. The powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic movements. Based on the teleplay for the tv movie by the same name and later adapted into. Browse audiobooks written by todd strasser sorted by.
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 history class in palo alto, california, in 1969. But this isnt your average high school drama story. The title of this book is the wave and it was written by todd strasser. About the author todd strasser is the author of more than 120 novels for young adults and middle graders. Todd strasser audio books, best sellers, author bio. The book was really well written as most todd strasser books are and i was quickly engrossed into it and read it in a matter of a few sittings.
Todd strasser is the author of more than 140 novels for adults, yas and middle graders. The wave theme of education the wave theme of identity interactive quizzes. Todd strasser writes about a side of life that many people dont get to see, and the struggles and choices of a boy named deshawn. This is a full audio reading of the wave, by todd strasser. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the. Based on a true story by ron jonesthe classroom experiment that went too far audiobook by todd strasser. Ben ross teacher, his wife christie, students robert, laurie, david, eric, deutsch a middle. Ross creates an experimental movement called the wave. When ben ross cant answer his history students questions about the nazi movement during world war ii, he sets up an experiment to. The powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic. The wave is a 1981 young adult novel by american author todd strasser, first published under the pen name morton rhue. Listen to the wave by todd strasser, michael crouch for free with a 30 day free trial. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. His ya novels including such award winners as price of duty, no place.
This book was heartbreaking but surprisingly eyeopening. Written by todd strasser, audiobook narrated by michael crouch. The wave quizzes the wave by todd strasser this is a cumulative quiz. The quiz contains multiple choice questions, along with a few short answer questions.
Overseas travel banned, funerals limited to 10 as pm issues new coronavirus guidelines abc news duration. The wave by todd strasser adapted by paul stebbings and phil smith final rehearsal draft, september 2014 cast. Publication date 2005 topics fascism and youth, education, fascism and youth, education publisher new york. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading. The wave is based on a true incident that occured in a high school history class in palo alto, california, in 1969. The wave by todd strasser and michael crouch audiobook. 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. 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 wave is a 1981 young adult novel by todd strasser. Todd strasser shows how group pressure can cause people to give up their. Chapter 1 laurie saunders sat in the publications office at gordon high school chewing on the end of a bic pen. This books publish date is unknown and it has a suggested retail price. Think about how the film ben ross showed his class and the behaviour of the members of the wave later on in the book, are similar.
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. What begins in a single classroom quickly gathers momentum. The wave and summer of 69 are now available as audiobooks. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone. Summer of 69 by todd strasser is featured on good morning america. Todd strasser is the author of more than 140 novels for children and young adults, most notably the wave and give a boy a gun. Todd strasser this book is based on an incident that took place in a high school history class in palo alto, california, in 1969. The wave audiobook by todd strasser try our site with free audio books. What is the life lesson learned in the novel the wave by.
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