Examination of Historical Fiction
Students should understand the significance history plays on shaping the people and events in their world. It is important for them to examine the historical works that they read by answering questions like the following:
1. Contemporary Significance
2. Profundity 3. Quantity 4. Durabiltiy 5. Relevance |
How important was it to people at the time?
How deeply were people affected? How many people were affected? How long lasting were the effects? How does it help us understand current issues and events? |
Zarnowski, Myra. Making Sense of History: Using High Quality Literature and Hands-On Experiences to Build Content Knowledge, 2006, p. 81.