Sunday, September 29, 2013

Chapter 8: Historical Fiction

 

Historical fiction is one of my preferred genres. My favorite historical fiction book is Number the Stars by Louis Lowry. It is a classic that I have read it many times. I strongly recommend it to any reader 10 and up, it is a great introduction to the Holocaust especially for young readers.

 Historical Fiction books to read:





Historical fiction is the combination of historical facts and imagination. This genre is my favorite way to get children excited and interested in history. Books in this genre all have an element of realism. This is done with narrative format like journals or diary entries. Authors also use authentic settings and dialog of the given time period. 

When evaluating and selecting historical fiction for children, students, or yourself you want to find something interesting and engaging. Look for a story with strong character development and a credible engaging plot. You also want to make sure the writing style is effective for the reader. It is beneficial when the theme is relevant and the setting is detailed and believable.

Have your reader display their historical knowledge by writing their own historical fiction story with help from: How to write Historical Fiction 

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