Rogue Wave Discussion Guide

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Grade Level7th Grade

SubjectLiterature

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"Rogue Wave" by Theodore Taylor The following is a summary of a document named c1498935-f19d-44b0-bd90-7f451543f0e8%2Fuser_uploads%2F70yMiJnVfcu8d0yrU7lzk?alt=media&token=0739561d-f3c9-4d00-86fc-26d4fa7e3098: "Rogue Wave," a short story by Theodore Taylor, tells an intense adventure centered around a catastrophic event involving a rogue wave that strikes the sailboat "Sea Dog." The story is set in a desolate area of Baja California, where a killer wave, over 800 feet long and measuring about 4...

This discussion guide for Theodore Taylor's short story "Rogue Wave" provides a structured approach for collaborative analysis. It includes prompts for exploring the setting, sequence of events, character traits, and themes within the story. Participants are encouraged to engage in dialogue about the significance of the Baja California setting, the tension build-up, character analysis of Sully and Scoot Atkins, and the overarching themes conveyed through their experiences. The guide culminates in a group reflection to summarize insights gained from the discussion.