Definition: Historical fiction is fiction that is based on historical events or people.  Although some facts may be true, most of the story is fictionalized.

Posters and Signs 

	Elements of Historical Fiction Poster (PDF)
	Historical Fiction (PDF) -- found at Troy School District: Team Newingham
	Historical Fiction Poster (PDF)  Submitted by Dawn Sladky, Media Paraprofessional

Lessons and Activities Here at Kim's Korner for Teacher Talk

Baseball Saved Us -- a picture book historical fiction lesson plan I created

Sites with Historical Fiction Stories and/or Lessons and Activities

	Historical Fiction Bookmark (PDF) -- found at Read*Write*Think
	Information Gathering and Organizing for Historical Fiction (PDF) -- found at Jefferson County Public Schools: Center for Environmental Education
	What is Historical Fiction? -- found at Vision: A Resource for Writers
	Why and How I Teach with Historical Fiction -- found at Scholastic

Picture books work very well for introducing genre to or reviewing a genre with students, even older students.  They also work well for mini-lessons.  Above you will find a picture book lesson to try.  If you don't have access to the book, try altering the lesson to a book on the list below to which you do have access.