About this book
Grade Level Equivalent: 8.4
Lexile Measure: 1160
Guided Reading Level: NR
Age: Age 11, Age 12, Age 13
Genre: Classics, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Subject: Character and Values, European, Middle Ages
Overview
As students begin to understand fiction and nonfiction, I introduce the genre of historical fiction, which includes examples of both. Some elements of the story are factual, while others are fabricated in order for authors to import certain themes into the tale. This unit includes activities that can be used to help students understand the pieces of this puzzle.
Objective
Students Will:
- Identify the elements of historical fiction.
- Learn about historical accounts from the Renaissance Period of English culture.
- Work in twos to produce and present a multimedia presentation for classmates.
- Read aloud and/or perform a simplified version of Mark Twain's novel The Prince and the Pauper.
Lesson Plans for this Unit
Lesson 1: Pre-Reading Preparation
Lesson 2: Enjoying the Adventure
Reproducibles
Culminating Activity
Producing a Response Activity
Students will respond to The Prince and the Pauper by choosing a culminating project from the Culminating Project printable. This project can be used in addition to, or in place of, a unit test. As always, this depends on your learners and their needs. If you wish, use the rubric as an assessment tool.
Supporting Books
- Part of Collection:
- Subjects:Cooperation and Teamwork, Independent Reading, Reading Comprehension, Public Speaking, Communication and Language Development, Social Studies through Literature, Renaissance, Technology
- Skills:Reading Comprehension, Public Speaking
- Duration:3 Weeks
