Supersentence definition of Historical Fiction = A novel that re-creates a period or event in history and often uses historical figures as some of its characters. A great example used in class was the movie made about the Titanic. I will continue to use that as a reference of description whenever I have to explain what HF is in my classroom.
I would use HF in the classroom for getting children to notice that nothing brings history to life better than a good story. Suddenly it's more than just dates and wars-it's real people, just like us, struggling and triumphing.
I searched the web and found this info that I wanted to share:
For some exciting ideas on how to use Historical Fiction in your classroom, be sure to check out the Web sites below!
Historical Fiction in the Classroomhttp://www.msu.edu/~vandeki3/ A curriculum overview with a wealth of great links-why and how to use historical fiction, lesson plans, book lists, and more.
Eyewitnesshttp://www.ibiscom.com/Get the inside scoop on history-told by the people who were there. Diary accounts, personal records, and excerpts from longer works illuminate the ancient world, the Middle Ages, the Civil War, the twentieth century, and more. An award winner!
You Be the Historianhttp://americanhistory.si.edu/hohr/springer/index.htmStudents study objects from a 200-year-old home to figure out how people actually lived. This exciting online activity includes a teacher's guide.
Historical Fictionhttp://hillside.coled.umn.edu/1994-95/ww2/historical.htmlThis elementary school classroom studied historical fiction and then wrote their own stories! Site includes lesson plans and student-written examples of historical fiction.
Historical Fiction in the Classroomhttp://www.msu.edu/~vandeki3/ A curriculum overview with a wealth of great links-why and how to use historical fiction, lesson plans, book lists, and more.
Eyewitnesshttp://www.ibiscom.com/Get the inside scoop on history-told by the people who were there. Diary accounts, personal records, and excerpts from longer works illuminate the ancient world, the Middle Ages, the Civil War, the twentieth century, and more. An award winner!
You Be the Historianhttp://americanhistory.si.edu/hohr/springer/index.htmStudents study objects from a 200-year-old home to figure out how people actually lived. This exciting online activity includes a teacher's guide.
Historical Fictionhttp://hillside.coled.umn.edu/1994-95/ww2/historical.htmlThis elementary school classroom studied historical fiction and then wrote their own stories! Site includes lesson plans and student-written examples of historical fiction.
....now that the semester is practically over, I've figured out how to add pictures to my blog : D
Thanks Dana for the websites! Great job on your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the websites with the class. I also think historical fiction is a great way to bring history to life for students, especially if the characters are children like them.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed; not only did you include helpful websites, you added pictures to assist the eyes in visualizing of what historical fiction represents. Great info!
ReplyDeleteLook at you showin' off... putting pictures and websites on your blog. I love it! Good job the websites are really helpful. Would have never thought about doing that! Wonderful!
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Nice blog and thanks for the websites. I also agree a great story with pictures is a excellent way to bring history alive to students
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