Talking with Authors: Erik Larson, Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
26:27
Grades: 9 - 12
Video Description: Erik Larson talks about his book “Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania.” The book examines the sinking of the ship during World War I and the events leading up to the tragic event. Larson talks in depth about his exhaustive research that includes detailed accounts from passengers on the ship. Dead Wake was named Book of the Year in the History Category by World Magazine.
Type of Video: Interview*
Unique Video ID: US History-61**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Provide the video to students for their own use in research for an independent or group project related to the Lusitania or World War I.
- As students study World War I, use the video in a flipped learning activity and have students come to class prepared to share two insights gained by watching the video and two questions they’d like answered through their own or class research.
*Interviews feature extended conversation exploring fascinating topics with fascinating people in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
