Historical Fiction (Unit 2, Week 4) - January 6, 2021

Completely true story

Made up story

Story based on historical past events

Unrealistic story

The story takes place in an authentic historical setting.

The story is told from a first-person or a third-person point of view.

The events did occur or could have occurred in the setting.

All of the above are features of historical fiction.

are about real people in the past and their real lives

are about real events from the past, but with fictional characters and some real people

are completely all made up

are fictional and usually include fairy tale characters

"When he was eleven, Aban learned of Ibn Sina, one of the most influential physicians in his culture."

"He also learned of Ibn Sina’s fears about his future in Hamadan now that his current patron was dead."

“Tonight I am planning to leave. I want you to come with me to Isfahan. The prince there will surely protect me.” When Ibn Sina came in dressed to go, Aban stared, barely recognizing the famous physician.

The days became weeks, and then months. The young man worked hard and listened intently as his teacher read from The Canon, the book he was writing

The story had spurred Aban’s desire to become a physician

When he was eleven, Aban learned of Ibn Sina, one of the most influential physicians in his culture.

Aban was born in 1005 in what is now Iran.

a short story about prince and a talking frog

a novel about a girl and her best friend

a novel that takes place during the real event of the Civil War

a short story about creatures on the planet Jupiter

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No

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No

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Plot

Conflict

Setting

Characters

Charlie Brown

I survived the "Sinking of the Titanic-1912"

Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham

Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians