Historical Fiction

In historical fiction, what is the most importat literary element?

• Plot

• Conflict

• Setting

• Characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

Complete the sentence:

Historical fiction is...

• a story about real historical characters and true events

• a story based on true historical events, characters can be real or fictional

• a fictional story with lots of conflicts

• the same as realistic fiction

Our independent reading novels are the same because they

• both have protagonists who are sassy young girls

• take place in Harlem, NY

• are based in modern times

• both discuss racial tension

Literary elements are

• theme, character, plot, conflict, setting

• beginning, middle and conclusion

• central ideas, key details, summarization

• love, joy, peace and happiness

Which of these are NOT a reading strategy?

• Summarizing

• Asking and answering

• Memorizing

• Visualizing

Central idea is

• the point the author wants us to remember the most

• same thing as a theme

• is found in the center of the text

• my opinion about the text

According to research, which of these traits are associated with people who are successful?

• High Intelligence

• Grit (not giving up)

• Talent

• Phyiscal strength

Which of these are NOT an example of external conflict

• A catastrophic hurricane

• A fake friend who snitches

• A plane crash

• Deciding to cheat on a test

Which of these would be considered an INTERNAL conflict?

• Telling the truth even if it means I might lose a friend

• Running into shelter during a storm

• Fighting with my best friend over a boy/girl

• Protesting against injustices

What is Ms. Son's favorite snack to pass out as a reward?

• Taki's

• Hi-chews

• Jolly Rancher

• Hershey Kisses