Reading Historical Fiction

What is historical fiction?

• stories that give true information about events and people that happened in history

• stories that take place during real events that happened in history, but the characters are fake

• stories that convince readers to study a time in history

• stories that take place right now, but the characters are fake

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

If the author does not tell when and where the story takes place, what could you do to to figure it out?

• look for clues such as how the characters treat each other, words the characters use, objects the characters use, and events taking place

• the author always tells you when and where the story takes place

• take a guess

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

When a story is complex, what could you do to make sure you understand what you are reading?

• just keep reading, hopefully you will understand the story later

• stop every now and then and ask yourself "who, what, when, where, why"

• try to figure out the theme

• connect the story to another book you have already read

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

When reading historical fiction, what is important for the reader to know?

• all the events are make-believe

• the characters and the real world follows only one timeline

• there is the main character's timeline and the historical timeline

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is a character's perspective?

• how the character thinks, feels, and sees the world around them

• what the reader thinks about the character

• when and where the character is talking

• how the character solves the problem

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

In the book, Number the Stars, how is Kirsti's perspective different than the other characters'?

• Kirsti is afraid of the solders because they touched her hair, but Annemarie knows that the soldiers are friendly

• Kirsti thinks the soldiers are dangerous, but Annemarie thinks the soldiers are there to keep them safe

• Kirsti is not afraid of the soldiers because it is normal to have them around, but Annemarie remembers what it was and is nervous around them

• Kirstie and Annemarie have the same perspective about the soldiers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is symbolism?

• an author uses an object to represent something not said

• an author uses literary devices to make the story more interesting

• an author tells the reader everything they need to know so that they do not have to wonder

• an author uses descriptive words to help the reader envision the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which is an example of symbolism in the book, Number the Stars?

• soldiers

• cupcakes

• cobblestone roads

• fishing boat

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What did the cupcakes represent in the book, Number the Stars?

• innocence and better times

• guilt and bad times

• good food and good friends

• good times and rich friends

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who had power in the book, Number the Stars? (Hint: choose more than 1)

• the Nazis

• the school teacher

• the Resistance

• Mrs. Hirsch

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9