Reading Historical Fiction

What is the definition of historical fiction?

• Completely true story

• Made up story

• Made up story based on historical past events

• Unrealistic story

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

Which phrases would fit into the "older 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."

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

• Horses

• Cars

• Swords

• Sweatshirts

Is this book historical fiction? (published in 1999)

• Yes

• No

Why is Bud, Not Buddy a historical fiction book? (Choose all that apply)

• Real Location

• Realistic Characters

• Time Period Details (clothes, items, etc.)

• Nonfiction people

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

• Yes

• No

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

• Yes

• No

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.

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

• Yes

• No