Historical+Fiction

=Historical Fiction=
 * Definition:** Historical fiction is fiction that is based on historical events or people. Although some facts may be true, most of the story is fictionalized.

Why read historical fiction? The stories plant a kernel of knowledge about events in history as well as an understanding of how events affect the people of that time period.

“Historical Fiction - Well written historical fiction helps past events come alive for children. With topics as wide ranging as pioneer life and ancient civilizations, books within this genre awaken the historian in any child.” Quote from []

“Historical fiction takes an actual historical time period or event and builds a story around it, often using actual people from history along with other “fake” characters. The great part is that the author spends a lot of time and energy on researching that person, event or era, so readers get a real sense of what it was like during that time period. And they might even retain some of that information about colonial villages, the American Revolution, medieval England, ancient China or more.” Quote from []

[|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.3] With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story. [|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.3] Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details. [|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.3] Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges. Sample lesson plan using historical fiction from readwritethink.org - [] Deborah Hopkinson talks about historical fiction -[]

Historical fiction genre - []


 * Assignment**

Read five picture books from the historical fiction genre. You may choose these or other books in this genre from your school’s media center. You may also select historical fiction books from the public library.

After reading, visit the Edmodo group to discuss the books you have read. We will be discussing the following questions:

1. Which books did you read, and how did you choose them? 2. How do you think you could use the books in your classroom? 3. Use one of these books in your classroom and tell what you did?

Suggested Reading List 1. **Abe Lincoln's dream** by Smith, Lane Roaring Brook Press, 2012 Int Lvl: **K-3** Book Trailer - [] 2. **Everything but the horse : a childhood memory** by Hobbie, Holly Little, Brown, 2010 Int Lvl: **K-3** 3. **Here comes the garbage barge!** by Winter, Jonah, 1962- Schwartz & Wade Books, 2010 Int Lvl: **K-3** Book Trailer – [] 4. **Heroes of the surf : a rescue story based on true events** by Carbone, Elisa Lynn Viking, 2012 Int Lvl: **K-3** 5. **Hornbooks and Inkwells** by Kay, Verla G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2011 Int Lvl: **K-3** 6. **I will come back for you : a family in hiding during World War II** by Russo, Marisabina Schwartz & Wade, 2011 Int Lvl: **K-3** Book Trailer – []. This is the same trailer as below on a different blog. I enjoyed looking at the blogs. Book Trailer - [] 7. **Lucky beans** by Birtha, Becky, 1948- AV2/Weigl, 2013 Int Lvl: **K-3** Podcast interview – [] 8. **My best friend, Abe Lincoln : a tale of two boys from Indiana** by Bloch, Robert L Big Tent Books, 2011 Int Lvl: **K-3** 9. **The ride : the legend of Betsy Dowdy** by Griffin, Kitty Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010 Int Lvl: **K-3** 10. **Subway story** by Sarcone-Roach, Julia Alfred A. Knopf, 2011 Int Lvl: **K-3** 12. **In the Garden with Dr. Carver** by Susan Grigsby 13. **Wonder Horse: The True Story of the World's Smartest Horse** by Emily McCully 14. **Ellen's Broom** by Kelly Starling Lyons 15.**Belle, The Last Mule at Gee's Bend** by Calvin Ramsey 16. **Year of the Jungle** by Suzanne Collins 17. **This is the Rope: A Story from the Great Migration** by Jacqueline Woodson 18. **The Book Boat's In** by Cynthia Cotten 19. **The School Children's Blizzard** by Marty Rhodes Figley 20. **Boxes for Katie** by Candace Fleming 21. **The Ride: The Legend of Betsy Dowdy** by Kitty Griffin 22. **Most Loved in All the World** by Tonya Hegamin 23. **Knit Your Bit: A World War I Story** by Deborah Hopkinson 24. **Civil War Drummer Boy** by Verla Kay 25. **The Carpenter's Gift** by David Rubel 26. **Mailing May** by Michael Tunnell
 * 11. Hallelujah Flight** by Phil Bildner


 * “History is more fun when it's done in picture book form.” Jo Ann Hakola**

Her Blog -http://bkfaerie.blogspot.com/ Technology Assignment Your technology assignment is to explore different book bloggers. Reading book review blogs can be an excellent way to stay up to date on newly released books without reading everything yourself. Check a few of these out and share your favorite on Edmodo.


 * Teach with Picture Books: @http://teachwithpicturebooks.blogspot.com/
 * 100 Scope Notes: @http://100scopenotes.com/
 * I.N.K - Interesting Nonfiction for Kids: @http://inkrethink.blogspot.com/
 * Nonfiction Detectives: @http://www.nonfictiondetectives.com/
 * Watch.Connect. Read by John Schumacher []
 * Nerdy Book Club []
 * Kid Lit Frenzy []