Lesson 1.1: What is Historical Fiction?
Historical fiction is a story set in the past, often featuring real events or people mixed with fictional elements.
Example: *Number the Stars* by Lois Lowry tells a fictional story set during World War II.
Quiz: What is a key characteristic of historical fiction?
How to get the right answer:
Historical fiction uses real historical settings but includes fictional characters or events.
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Lesson 1.2: Understanding Biographies
A biography is a nonfiction account of a person’s life, written by someone else.
Example: *The Diary of Anne Frank* is a real-life account of a young girl’s experiences during World War II.
Quiz: What makes a biography different from historical fiction?
How to get the right answer:
A biography is factual and based on real-life events, unlike historical fiction, which includes imagination.
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Lesson 1.3: Identifying Historical Settings
Historical fiction must accurately depict the time period in which it is set.
Example: *The Boy in the Striped Pajamas* takes place during the Holocaust.
Quiz: What can help identify a historical setting?
How to get the right answer:
Look for details like time period, technology, and historical references to understand the setting.
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