Ezekiel Johnson-historical fiction

Historical fiction takes place in the past, but cannot contain the names of real people.

• true

• false

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of historical fiction?

• To let the reader experience the thoughts and feelings of people in the past

• To teach the reader about the time period in which the story is taking place

• To persuade the reader that the time period in which the story takes place is more exciting then the present

• To help the reader escape into adventures from the past

Which of the following are features of historical fiction?

• The story takes place in an authentic historical setting.

• The events did occur or could have occurred in the setting.

• The story is told either first or third person point of view.

• All of the above are features of historical fiction.

Which of the following would NOT be considered historical fiction?

• Tagging Along the Lewis and Clark expedition

• Zack and Ted Survive the Pearl Harbor Attack

• A Better World: Life in the Year 2080

• All of the following are possible titles

Which of the following is an example of historical fiction?

• Charlie Brown

• Dr Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham

• I Survived The Sinking of Titanic-1912

• Goldie Socks and the Three Librarians

What conclusion can the reader make about Ezekiel?

• Ezekiel never wanted to live St. Louis but his struggles forced him to do so.

• All Ezekiel wanted was to leave and start a family.

• Ezekiel had a dream and by working hard, he accomplished that dream.

• Ezekiel had a very hard life.

In what way was Ezekiel able to help the Gold Star Coach company

• He started making more coaches because he was very skillful.

• He was able to fix the coach's wheel.

• He brought new customers for the Gold Star Coach company.

• He saved all of the passengers from bandits.

How can you tell this selection is historical fiction?

• the setting

• the conflict

• the way they dressed

• all of the above

The characters in this selection...

• are real

• are fictional

• are absurd

• are not believable

This selection contains....

• dialogue

• theme

• historical events

• all of the above