Creating Joyful Readers

11. The Power of the Past: Introducing Historical Fiction to Your Students


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Over the next few episodes, we’re going to talk about a new genre that I’ve personally witnessed help to shape lifelong readers. I know that sharing this genre in your classroom is going to hook an entirely new set of students. Settle in, joyful reader, because today I’m going to encourage you to introduce your students to historical fiction.

Highlights:

  • Why Study Historical Fiction?
  • What Makes Fiction Historical?
  • Characteristics & Critiques of Historical Fiction


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Take a closer look at my Historical Fiction Unit HERE


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