As a future teacher I have to say
historical fiction provides students in today’s class with historical truths. Historical
fiction does more than give information to the reader, but it connects the
reader to that particular time error. “Historical fiction helps children
realize they are not just outsiders looking in on great historical events; it
helps them appreciate that everyone plays a role in shaping history (Pg. 209)”.
When looking into historical fiction books past and future authors have written
offers so much to the students in our classroom. For instance it conveys a
sense of life as it was lived, happens to ordinary people, broadens
perspectives and helps children understand that the present and future are
linked to actions of the past.
One approach I would use when introducing
historical fiction to a group of students would be to start off with a Read aloud
story. Starting off with a read aloud allows the students to focus on the
message the writer is making and how the author comes up with such important
information. Some of the stories recommended in the text were Barefoot: Escape
on the Underground Railroad, Follow the Drinking Gourd, Sweet Clara and the
Freedom Quilt, Liberty Street and Show Way. Depending on the age level of
students I am working with accommodations would be made to fit their particular
learning needs/style. After reading a book together as a class I would hold a book
discussion, having these types of conversations about historical fiction provides
an avenue for deep comprehension of text.
Historical fiction can be used all
across the curriculum border in areas such as Math, Art, Music, Science and
History of course. ALL of these
curricular aims are shaped form historical fiction. For instance history can be
taught in art with having the students learn about famous Artist and what contributions
they have made to American history. Also with Language arts; having the
students learn about the lives of famous authors who are also brought to life
in several historical fiction books.
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