Review page 408-409 on the “Value of Historical Fiction for Children.” Summarize what Norton explains children can learn by reading historical fiction.

Write each question in order. 

A. Plot: 

B. Characterization: 

C. Setting: 

D. Theme: 

E. Style: 

3) Review pages 413-416 on “Historical Authenticity.” Summarize what Norton explains historical authenticity means and why it is important when selecting historical fiction books for children. 

4) Review pages 416-419 on “A Chronology of Historical Fiction.” Summarize what Norton explains are characteristics of the following examples of topics in historical fiction for children:

A. Ancient Times Through the Middle Ages:

B. Changes in the Old World and Encounters With the New World:

C. The Salem Witch Trials:

D. The American Revolution:

E. Early Expansion of the United States and Canada:

F. Slavery, the Civil War, and Overcoming Segregation:

5) Review pages 426-430 on “The Western Frontier.” Summarize what Norton explains about characteristics of the following examples of stories about the expansion of settlers in the western United States:

A. Moving West:

B. Pioneer Family Life:

C. Pioneers and Native Americans:

6) Review pages 430-437 on “Early 20th Century.” Summarize what Norton explains about characteristics of the following examples of historical fiction topics in the early 20th century:

A. World War II:

B. The Holocaust: 

C. Internment of Japanese Americans and the Pacific Conflict

7) Review pages 440-443 on the “Interdisciplinary Unit: Looking at Pioneer America.” Explain what Norton explains children can learn about pioneer life in America from using historical fiction to teach the following activities:

A. Amusements of the Pioneer Family:

B. A School Day with a Pioneer Family:

C. A Day in the General Store:

The next book called “biographies” is for these questions. 

1) Review pages 450-452 on “Changing Ideas About Biographies for Children.” According to Norton, how have biographies for children changed since the 1700s to 1800s to 1900s to now?

2) Review pages 452-456 on “Evaluating Biographies.” Explain what Norton says about using the following criteria for evaluating the quality of biographies for children:

A. Characterization:

B. Factual Accuracy: 

C. Worthiness of Subject:

D. Balance Between Fact and Storyline: 

3) Review pages 456-459 on “Biographies in Picture Book Format.” Summarize characteristics that Norton explains about biographies that are in picture book format for children. What does Norton explain about the use of illustrations in picture book biographies?

4) Review pages 459-478 on “Biographical Subjects.” Summarize what Norton says why the following people make for good biographies for children:

A. Explorers of Earth and Space:

B. Political Leaders and Social Activists: 

C. Civil Rights Leaders:

D. Artists and Authors:

E. People Who Have Persevered:

5) Review pages 478-480 on “Biographies Written for Adolescents.” Summarize what Norton explains are characteristics of biographies for teens.