| History is not always students' favorite subject. On the other hand, many students really enjoy reading novels. A great number of very good historical novels are available to homeschool parents and students. This workshop investigates ways to combine exciting stories with learning history. Specifically the workshop will discuss why parents might want to use historical novels to teach or review history, how to find appropriate historical novels, and how to vet novels for accuracy. The emphasis is on HOW to use novels to teach history through (1) research and discussion, (2) literature guides, and (3) the creation of study guides. The workshop ranges from professional research that supports using novels to teach history through a review of several historical novels and lit guides to culminate in an activity to create a study guide. The presenter has published 16 novels that teach history as an integrated part of the story. Each of the 16 novels includes a study guide with objectives, teaching hints, creative activities, student assessments, and answer keys. |
Using Novels to Teach History
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