Historical Fiction

3-4 weeks

G/T Goals

• Students will be able to: 
• Identify characteristics of their novel that provide evidence of their genr
• Students will conduct research that connects their novel to real history

Overarching Understandings

• Balance fiction with fact and validate historical hypotheses with research 
• There is historical fact that validates the authenticity of the genre. 

Essential Questions

• How do we know what happened if we weren't there?
• What causes change?
• What can we learn from the past?
• What specific event caused change?

Related Misconceptions:
How to find authentic research content on the WWW

Knowledge: Students will Know

• How history impacts their novel's content
• How to conduct research safely to produce valid outcomes
• How literary elements come together to create a common theme
• Also, how these elements define the genre

SKills: Students Will be able to...

• Conduct research based on inquiry questions
• Link their historical novel to actual history
• Answer literary questions: setting, character, and plot
• Produce multiple products that explain their novel
• Within their product: define the novel's historical connections

Learning Plan

Where are the students? Where have they been?
How do I make sure they know where they are going?

Untitled Slide

• Learning goals: identify attributes that make up genre
• To grasp understanding of how/why historical events impact us
• Better understanding of authentic research skills

What's The hook?

Beginning

• Reading of Patricia Palocco book: The Keeping Quilt
• Explain how events relate to real Jewish immigration
• Watch a video on StoryCorps about real individuals involved in immigration

Events

Big Idea

• Validate historical facts: class discussion using graphic organizer 
• How have the historical aspects impacted us today? research and debate
• How do we find reliable information on the WWW: iPads, lab

Reflect and Rethink

How will I Help

• Small group:
• discuss issues or concerns
• Allow students time to rethink plans, refine info, & validate findings
• Provide students with the feeling of mastery

Personalizing

Presentations: Personal Choice

• ReadWriteThink: newspaper adds, brochures, posters, etc.
• Prezi.com
• Glogster.com
• Other forms of presenting located on my live binders account. 

Modifications for HIgher Learners

Standards