Answer Key
Chapter 10 – Historical Fiction Answer Key Multiple Choice 1. d 2. d 3. d 4. b 5. b 6. c 7. d 8. c 9. a 10. b 11. a 12. a 13. b 14. d 15. a 16. a 17. d 18. b 19. c 20. c 21. d 22. b 23. c 24. a 25. d
Essay Question Feedback 1.
A thorough response will draw from the Evaluation Criteria on pages 409-413 to write a sound answer to how historical fiction will be evaluated. A specific book must be chosen and the criteria identified should be applied to this specific book using details and examples.
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Using the lens of a film maker, one example of historical fiction should be identified for a film. Using the characteristics on pages 409-413 (setting, plot, characters, and theme) discuss how they would lend themselves to film interpretation. Also identify challenges that would result from making this book into a film.
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Using the chart on page 417 as a guide and pages 416-438 for more detail, identify three themes from different time periods. Choosing one book from each time period, a thorough answer will compare and contrast the two books and the themes that are developed in both books.
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Using the text information beginning on page 438, a quality answer would thoroughly discuss how historical fiction would be used in an elementary classroom. A specific grade level must be identified along with several appropriate books, themes, and instructional activities that are grade-level appropriate. The sample interdisciplinary unit Looking at Pioneer America (beginning on page 440) would provide a model to help the student begin to frame an answer.
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