What is the definition of historical fiction?

• Completely true story

• Made up story

• Story based on historical past events

• Unrealistic story

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Which setting would NOT work in a historical fiction book?

• Story set in Ancient Greece

• Story set during the Revolutionary War

• Story set during the Dust Bowl

• Story set in Bedford, Iowa today

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Which phrases would fit into the "antiquated language" category? (There are two)

• "Don't be a such a square!"

• "Those shoes are cool."

• "I love pizza."

• "Horace Silver is one of the hippest jazz cats around."

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If our story was set during Ancient Rome, what time period details would you expect to see?

• Horses

• Cars

• Swords

• Sweatshirts

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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If a book is published in 1950 and takes place during that time, would it be considered a historical fiction book?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Is this book a historical fiction book? (hint: it was published in 2002)

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Why is Fever 1793 a historical fiction book?

• It has a historical setting on the cover.

• It was published recently, but the story takes place in the past.

• It has time period details on the cover.

• It uses antiquated language on the cover.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Could an elf be a character in a historical fiction book?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RL.7.9

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Why could an elf NOT be in a historical fiction book?

• Historical fiction books are based only on facts.

• Historical fiction books have realistic settings.

• Historical fiction books have realistic characters.

• Historical fiction books do NOT have any imagination.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Is historical fiction considered fiction or nonfiction?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

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CCSS.RL.8.9