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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Belle of Batoche Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 7th
This is a teacher's guide for the historical novel Belle of Batoche, written by Jacqueline Guest, which looks at the friendship between two girls during the 1885 Riel Rebellion. The guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the...
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Other

Sir Walter Scott: The Father of Historical Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains biographical information on the historical fiction writer, Sir Walter Scott.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: History Facts and Fictions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
There are many versions of historical events, people, and places. This PBL offers an opportunity to students to actively explore a disputed event or urban myth to decide which version they will argue in favor of with supporting evidence.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Historical Journal Entries

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
In this lesson, writers will create a detailed journal entry from the point of view of a character who never actually existed. The journal entry will be for a day in history that the writer has researched and found interesting...
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University of Manitoba

Cm Magazine Profiles: John Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
John Wilson, a Canadian writer, has written a number of historical fiction books for junior up to high school level. This is a profile of his life, which is quite fascinating, from an interview in 1999. The bibliography lists his books...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Go West: Imagining the Oregon Trail

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A 2,000-mile trek across a continent-with no idea what awaits you on the other side. Tell your students to put on their traveling shoes and prepare for the journey of their lives! In this lesson, students compare imagined travel...
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Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Evan Turiano, Teaching Fiction in Immigration History

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on using fiction to teach immigration history. Including fiction like Atticus Lish's 2015 novel, "Preparation for the Next Life" can meaningfully enrich a history seminar. A critical analysis of the novel introduces...
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Fugitives or the Tyrant Queen of Madagascar by Ballantyne

For Students 5th - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's historical fiction The Fugitives or The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar by R.M. Ballantyne (1887).
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Benjamin Franklin, the Printer Boy by William P. Nimmo Co.

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Benjamin Franklin, the Printer Boy by William P. Nimmo & Co., (1880?) a historical fiction children's novel.
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Other

Goodreads.com: Fiction Book Lists

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A list of popular adult and young adult fiction books broken down by category (Best Historical Fiction, Best Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction, Best Epic Fantasy, etc.)
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Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'If I Had Just Two Wings' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"If I Had Just Two Wings", an historical novel by Virginia Frances Schwartz, follows the journey of some slaves as they flee to Canada along the Underground Railroad. This teacher's guide includes detailed chapter summaries and project...
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Other

Connie Brummel Crook: 'The Perilous Year' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Perilous Year", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, begins in 1793 and is set in what is now Ontario. It follows the life of two brothers into adulthood. This teacher's guide has a book summary, chapter discussion guides...
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Other

Connie Brummel Crook: 'The Hungry Year' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
"The Hungry Year", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, begins in 1787 and is set in what is now Ontario. It follows the life of a Loyalist pioneer family that has fled into Canada. This teacher's guide has a book summary,...
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Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Meyers' Rebellion' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Meyers' Rebellion", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, is the third novel in a series about the Meyers family, set in 1837-1838. This book sees finds the boys in the family joining the Upper Canada Rebellion under William Lyon...
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Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'The Savage River' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Savage River: Seventy-One Days with Simon Fraser", an historical novel by Marjorie Wilkins Campbell, begins in 1808 and follows Simon Fraser and his group of Voyageurs as they travel on the Fraser River in British Columbia. This...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki Tikki Tavi": Mixing Fact and Fiction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi": Mixing Fact and Fiction. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Emily's Dream Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Emily's Dream, a historical novel written by Jacqueline Pearce, is a sequel to her book Discovering Emily and goes on to look at the teenage years of Canadian artist Emily Carr. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Discovering Emily Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
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.
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Alison Hart's Gabriel's Horses [Pdf]

For Students 5th - 8th
A reader's theater adaptation of Alison Hart's historical fiction book, Gabriel's Horses, is provided on this script. Nine character roles are needed in this performance.
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TES Global

Tes: Social and Historical Context: Witch Child

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The article will provide schema for students who are reading Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, or who are reading Celia Rees' Witch Child.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Making Connections Between Text and Current and Historical Events

For Students 10th - 12th
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] Use strategies that help you make connections between a text and events that happened in the past, as well as events that are happening now.
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EL Education

El Education: This Is Why I Cry

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
Students gain a deeper understanding of slavery by creating an accurate portrayal of a character from history. Each historical character file they create contains a portrait, a biographical narrative, a character map, a bibliography, and...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: England 1940's Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of three video lessons from MASTERPIECE: Historical Drama "World on Fire" based on events in England in the 1940's.
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "The Prince and the Pauper" Teacher Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Opens with valuable background information for "The Prince and the Pauper" as well as explanations of format. Features chapter-by-chapter summaries, historical notes, probing questions, vocabulary, and quotations. Also includes language,...

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