Historical Fiction

Historical fiction brings together historical fact and imagination. Historical fiction also helps us experience the lives of the people and events from the past. This specific genre is neither fantasy nor nonfiction, but it is realistic in the sense that they are possible. Historical fiction should represent authentic times and events. These books should also strike a sense of realism.

 

Our textbook suggests that after we read a historical fiction book within our classroom, we should create an author chart to document what the children noticed about historical fiction. I really like this idea because this activity will ensure the students' understanding of historical fiction. Another suggestion to check for students' understanding is to create some type of drama once the story is finished. They will become completely engaged in the story which will help them comprehend.

This cool website provides examples of great historical fiction books, check it out:
http://bookgirl3.tripod.com/historicalfiction.html


Johnson, Denise. The joy of children's literature. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pub, 2009. Print.