Introduction
The purpose of this activity is introduce you to the genre, Historical Fiction in an effort to make proper connections to the novel, The Devil's Arithmetic.
Task
Our novel, The Devil's Arithmetic, by Jane Yolen is classified as "Historical Fiction." What is this genre and why is our novel identified as such?
Today you will spend some time learning about the literary genre, Historical Fiction. This will be done through reading a variety of articles and watching videos to help with understanding.
Process
You will read two articles and watch one video on the genre, Historical Fiction. After reading and viewing relevant information, you will complete a short quiz/Google Form to prove understanding of this genre. Please note, you must complete the Google Form in order to receive points for this activity.
Historical Fiction/ Source: Read, Write, Think
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson404/HistoricalFictionDefn.pdf
Children During the Holocaust- Genre Example
https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007859
Components of Historical Fiction- Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zP0E5RcEBY
After reading the article and watching the videos, complete the following questions on Google Forms to earn points for the WebQuest activity. (Please note, this form MUST be completed in order to receive points)
Evaluation
The Google Forms Quiz must be completed in order for points to be given for today's activity :)
Conclusion
Through learning about Historical Fiction, many parts of the novel will be easier to comprehend.
