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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...
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 students 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: 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,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: List of Historical Books for Kids
On this website find a list of historical fiction books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels.
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.
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McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Study Guide for Johnny Tremain [Pdf]
This twenty-two page study guide provides biographical information on author Esther Forbes, an introduction to "Johnny Tremain," and activities to accompany a reading of this historical novel. Includes pre-reading activities, reading...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Midnight Ride of Paul Revere: Fact, Fiction, Artistic License
An interdisciplinary instructional activity focusing on Paul Revere's Midnight Ride. While many students know this historical event, this instructional activity allows them to explore the true story of Paul Revere and his journey through...
University of Manitoba
Cm Magazine Profiles: Virginia Frances Schwartz
Virginia Frances Schwartz, a Canadian author, writes historical novels for elementary to secondary students on a variety of themes, such as slavery and immigration. This is a lengthy interview with her from 2004.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Under a War Torn Sky by l.m. Elliott
Just nineteen years old, Henry Forester is the youngest pilot in his Air Force squadron. Still, he's one of their best fliers, facing Hitler's Luftwaffe in the war-torn skies above France. But when his plane is shot down on a mission...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Jo's Journey Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Jo's Journey, a novel by Nikki Tate, follows the adventures of an orphan girl named Jo as she heads north disguised as a boy to look for gold during the Caribou Gold Rush. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Peggy's Letters Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Peggy's Letters, a novel by Jacqueline Halsey, is set in World War II London during the bombing raids and looks at the experience through a child's eyes. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Under a Living Sky Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Under a Living Sky, a novel by Joseph Simons set on the prairies during the Depression, is about a young girl whose treasured handmade doll disappears after her sister becomes jealous of it. This teacher's guide includes a book summary,...
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" 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: "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...
Harold D. Underdown
The Scott O'dell Award, 2002 Current
A list of previous winners and a brief description of this important award, given each year for a "meritorious book" of historical fiction.
Other
Arthur Miller's "The Crucible:" Fact & Fiction
This personal website provides an essay by Margo Burns, whose interest lies in 17th Century New England (particularly the Salem Witch Trials). The essay focuses on separating the facts from the fictional depiction of Miller's...
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Heroes of Texas Fiction
Describes the history of the radio, and then television show, called The Lone Ranger, one of the many heroes of Texas fiction. The second character described is Texas Jack, a dime novel character based on an actual person, who in real...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Artifacts and Fiction: Workshop in American Literature
This workshop, which is divided into eight segments, teaches how to use primary source artifacts from a variety of genres to support the teaching and learning of specific pieces of literature. The genres include visual arts, political...
City University of New York
Maryse Conde
Good introduction for research on Maryse Conde. Features a comprehensive bibliography (primary and secondary) as well as excellent links.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: World on Fire: England Responds to Hitler
Explore the various points of view the British people had about fighting Hitler and Germany, in this video [1:26] excerpt from World on Fire, Masterpiece. Neither Robina Chase, an upper-class mother whose son is a soldier, nor Douglas...
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