Writing Historical Fiction

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

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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 that the present.
• To help the reader "escape" into adventures from the past. 

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following are features of historical fiction?

• The story takes place in an authentic historical setting.
• The story is told from a first-person or a third-person point of view.  
• The events did occur or could have occurred in the setting.  
• All of the above are features of historical fiction.  

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

It is important to research the time period in which your story will take place.  

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

It is NOT a good idea to use dialogue in historical fiction because you don't really know what people talked about in the past.  

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following statements is TRUE about historical fiction?

• Reading and Writing historical fiction are very different, and you can't really learn about one of them from doing the other.  
• When you read historical fiction, try to compare and contrast the characters' thoughts, feelings, and actions with those of people today.  
• Writing in first-person point of view is not a good idea with historical fiction.  
• While reading historical fiction, it is not necessary to try to learn from the characters' struggles from long ago.  

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

All but which of the following titles sound like they could be historical fiction novels?

• Tagging along on the Lewis and Clark Expedition
• A Better World: Life in the year 2080
• Zac and Ted Survive the Pearl Harbor Attack
• All are possible titles

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which elements of writing can be used with historical fiction?

• similes
• personification
• dialogue
• All of the above elements can be used.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9