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Orca Book Publishers: Discovering Emily Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Discovering Emily, a historical novel written by Jacqueline Pearce, looks at the childhood of Canadian artist Emily Carr. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the book.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Max and Ellie Books Teaching Guide [Pdf]
The Ellie and Max books by Becky Citra take place in pioneer times and follow the experiences of a brother and sister in Upper Canada. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Runaway Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In Runaway, a novel by Becky Citra, a boy must make some difficult decisions about whether to help another boy that he has seen steal but who is also being physically abused. The story is set in the 1830s in Upper Canada. This teacher's...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Manifest Destiny, I Do Believe
A learning module that begins with "Manifest Destiny, I Do Believe" by BirdBrain History, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "In Times of Peril" by G. A. Henty
Text of the book "In Times of Peril" by G. A. Henty. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "In the Reign of Terror" by G. A. Henty
Text of the book "In The Reign of Terror" by G. A. Henty. This is a novel set during the time leading up to the French Revolution. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Out of the Dust: Visions of Dust Bowl History
Primary sources, in addition to Karen Hesse's award-winning historical fiction "Out of the Dust", guide students as they explore the the Dust Bowl and its effect on school life, community, family, and agriculture.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lesson Plan: You Were There!
Comprehensive activity plan for elementary-level young scholars that uses literature to enhance social studies content. Students read a work of historical fiction about the Boston Massacre (My Brother Sam Is Dead by James and Christopher...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Prairie Farmers [Pdf]
"Prairie Farmers" is a one page, historical fiction, journal describing life for farmers in the prairie throughout the year. It shows the difficulties including bad weather and fires. It requires students to closely read the journal and...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Columbus and the Egg [Pdf]
"Columbus and the Egg" is a one page, historical fictional passage about Christopher Columbus's return to Spain after discovering America. Some people said anyone could sail the seas. Columbus used an egg to make a point. It is followed...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Manifest Destiny, I Do Believe" by Bird Brain History
In this letter, Cordelia writes to her friend about her plans to become a pioneer, a common ambition during the "Manifest Destiny" era of western settlement in the 19th century. This site offers links to paired texts, questions and...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Columbus and the Egg" by Barbara Radner
This is a historical fiction story about Columbus, the explorer who came to the Americas from Spain in 1492. This is a story about what might have happened long ago when he was back in Spain. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 5-11) to pair with "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. Number the Stars is historical fiction set during WWII in Nazi occupied Denmark. 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen risks her life to help the Rosens,...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
"In the Time of the Butterflies" is the story of the four Mirabal sisters, who lived through the despotic regime of General Rafael Leonidas Trujillo. Throughout the novel that spans more than 50 years, Julia Alvarez masterfully weaves...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The King's Jackal by Richard Harding Davis
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1898, one work is The King's Jackal by Richard Harding Davis. This story includes an ex-king who plots to get his power back.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The King's Arrow by H. A. Cody
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1922, one work is The King's Arrow by H. A. Cody. This story is about a British Loyalist who makes his way in a remote community in New Brunswick.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. Part of the trilogy that includes Treasure Island, one work is Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson. This novel was part of a series featured in Young Folks Magazine in...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Hunters of the Hills by Joseph A. Altsheler
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1916, one work is "The Hunters of the Hills: A Story of the Great French and Indian War," the first volume of the The French and Indian War Series....
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Hosts of the Air by Joseph A. Altsheler
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1915, one work is The Hosts of the Air, the final book in the The World War Series. This book was written by Joseph A. Altsheler.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Homo Sum by Georg Ebers
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1878, one work is Homo Sum, a historical romance written by Georg Ebers.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The First Flag" by Barbara Radner
The folk tale that a woman named Betsy Ross was the creator is still popular among Americans. In this short story, the possible events of Betsy Ross' creation of the first American flag are narrated from the perspective of a fellow...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Escape to Freedom
Students will read Number the Stars by Lois Lowrey. This novel about World War II, the Holocaust, and heroism, provides the topic for an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary lesson. Students will utilize their skills in technology and...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: American Historical Fiction Journal
In this American literature (1900-2000) creative research paper project, each student creates an original work of American historical fiction using his/her knowledge of the research process. Students identify and address the ways...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Use Precise Language and Domain Specific Vocabulary
This site provides 17 English language arts lessons for 7th grade. Grade-level standards are provided.