Identifying History in Fiction

English Language Arts, Grade 7

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What years does this story take place? Are there unexplained time gaps in this story? What are the dates of this historical era? What were the sequence of events? Where does this story take place? What symbols are used? Where did this historical event happen and what locations were the most important? What symbols were part of this historic era? Who is the main character and what was his/her response to challenges? Who were the historical figures and what was their response to challenges? What events in history are foregrounded? What were the most important events in this time period? 12 6 9 3 1 11 2 10 4 5 7 8 North America Atlantic Ocean Europe South America Africa COMMON CORE: COMMON CORE: STRATEGIES STRATEGIES In what ways do authors of fiction use or alter history? Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 91-4444 Time Setting Character Historical Events Historical Primary Source Historical Fiction M A RC H ON WAS HIN G T O N FOR JOBS & FREEDOM Au g. 28, 1963
Name of text: __________________________________________ 12 6 9 3 1 11 2 10 4 5 7 8 North America Atlantic Ocean Europe South America Africa COMMON CORE: COMMON CORE: STRATEGIES STRATEGIES Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 91-4444 Time Setting Character Historical Events Historical Primary Source Historical Fiction Can you identify the ways in which the author accurately used or altered history to write fiction?