Definition
Historical Fiction is fiction that is based on historical events or people. Although some facts may be true, most of the story is fictionalised.
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You probably know both these books.
In what way are they the same? How are they different? Are they both Historical Fiction? Why or why not? What other books or films do you know of that are Historical Fiction? What is it that you find appealing about this type of book or movie? |
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What makes a text Historical Fiction?
If you had to write a list of criteria for those things that make a book a work of Historical Fiction what would it consist of? In a group list your criteria.
Share with the class.
Compare with the following file from www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com
Share with the class.
Compare with the following file from www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com
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Author's purpose?
Why do authors write Historical Fiction?
Is it to entertain?
Is it to teach about a time in the past?
What do you think?
Is it to entertain?
Is it to teach about a time in the past?
What do you think?