Another option involving less preparation is to use small post. This is an historical novel based on the yellow fever epidemic that hit philadelphia during the summer of 1793. The novel introduces students to research using primary sources and nonfiction. Although fever 1793 is a historical fiction, in which not all the details are completely accurate, it gives the big picture of the nonfiction in a much more interesting way. This is a non fiction portrayal of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia in 1793. I suggest that due to some death content and some violent scenes. Fever 1793 quiz with images fever 1793, book report, fever.
Historical fiction, young adult literature historical fiction. This is an 84 page novel study for fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Activities for all 29 chapters of fever 1793 are included in this packet. Jasmin ruiz 16 year old mattie cook lives with hard working mother lucille, former captain grandfather and freed slave eliza who serves as there cook. Jan 01, 2006 fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. I read this book with my daughter for her summer reading assignment. This is a novel study to be used in the classroom with fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Published in 2000, fever 1793 is a young adult novel that tells the story of a.
Fever 1793 was an ala best book for young adults selection and a junior library guild selection. Apr 10, 2012 this is a novel study to be used in the classroom with fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. The fever 1793 community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Yet i always remember fever 1793 as the book that changed my outlook. In this case, the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia. A picture book, ndito runs, was a 1996 pick of the lists from the american booksellers association.
This book is set during the postrevolutionary time period and give students an idea of life in philadelphia during the 1790s. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the text on four levels. Inspired by the yellow fever epidemic that struck and killed almost 5,000 people in philadelphia in the late summer months of. Distinguishing between fiction and nonfiction teaching point strategy.
Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson overdrive rakuten. Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending july. This is a nonfiction portrayal of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia in 1793. Through reading laurie halse andersons novel fever 1793, students will analyze growth in an individual while thinking about principles in both modern and historic societies. This fever 1793 lesson plan is suitable for 5th 6th grade. Create a timeline of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, consulting the primary sources that anderson cites. Her book fever 1793 won the american library association best book for young adults selection and the junior library guild selection. I wanted to share this book with you today so that you may 1 love it and 2 teach it. Fever 1793 complete novel study teaching guide vocab, text. At the time, philadelphia was the capitol of the united states of america.
Integrating literature and social studies with fever 1793 overview. There are worksheets for each section of reading usually 34 chapters with various activities. The author can take real people from that time and place and make up plausible stories based upon where they were, what they did, who they talked to, etc. The quiz is formatted to assess for key character knowledge, vocabulary, and fiction vs. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson chapters before you read the chapter. Alternate ending chapter 1, a fever 1793 fanfic fanfiction. Fever, 1793 by laurie halse anderson is a wonderful story of survival, family, and perseverance. After reading fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, students can take this quiz to assess their understanding of the novel. She wants to turn the cook coffeehouse into the finest business in philadelphia, the capital of the ne.
This book came out in 2000, long before i lived in philadelphia or told the story of yellow fever daily as a tour guide, and i chanced upon it at a small library down the. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson synopsis during the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson and lori earley. Find fever 1793 lesson plans and teaching resources. The story fever 1793 takes place in philadelphia during the postrevolutionary war years.
The fever 1793 lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Yellow fever epidemic of 1793 nonfiction supplement. Andersons novel is set in late eighteenthcentury america, a time when men wore powdered wigs and george washington was president. She was first recognized for her novel speak, published in 1999. Teachers pet publications litplan teacher pack for fever 1793. Fourteenyearold mattie cook is ambitious, adventurous, and sick to death of listening to her mother. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. Students will learn about the yellow fever epidemic, the free african society, and life after the american revolution. This is a fictional portrayal of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia in 1793. Matilda is faced with many difficult tasks during the novel. Fever 1793 lesson plan for 5th 6th grade lesson planet. Free fever 1793 worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Free fever 1793 study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Edwards award for her contribution to young adult literature, and fever 1793 is an american library association best book for young.
Describe the activities that go on there before, during, and after the guests arrive. In 2008, chains was selected for the national book award finalist and in 2009 was awarded for its historical fiction the scott odell award. Print a copy of the fever 1793 literature circle questions printable for each student. A historical fiction novel, fever, 1793, deals with the. Laurie halse anderson began work on fever 1793 in 1993 after she came across an article in her local newspaper commemorating the epidemic that had devastated philadelphia two centuries before. Find books like fever 1793 from the worlds largest community of readers. Fever 1793 teachers guide explore late eighteenthcentury life in america with the discussion topics and crosscurricular activities in this teachers guide for fever 1793. Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several picture books, she lives in. Fever 1793 is a standalone, youngreaders novel written by laurie halse. Author laurie halse anderson writes about such a time in fever, 1793. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Philadelphia was the capital of the newly formed united states at that time, and the events described take. If the author wont be able to contain the reader contained in the tale even if fiction or nonfiction then it isnt common to have a good time with.
Extremely well researched, andersons novel paints a vivid picture of the seedy waterfront, the devastation the disease wreaks on a once thriving city, and the. Historical fiction is just that a fictional story about a real historical event. In regards to yellow fever, everything that was discussed about this epidemic in the book, did actually happen, but was put into an interesting plot. Short summaries are provided for each few chapters of the material, and there are predesigned comprehension questions to ask your readers. Fever 1793 is a historical fiction novel that takes place in late summer midaugust in 1793 in broiling philadelphia. They were well informed about new discoveries in astronomy, chemistry, meteorology, and physics. I suggest this to people who enjoy non fiction and adventure. Chains was a national book award finalist in 2008 and it won the scott odell award for historical fiction in 2009.
The author uses a lot of foreshadowing to hook the reader. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Fever 1793 discussion guide scholastic books for kids. At the beginning of each chapter, there is a quotation from someone who lived at the time the book is set. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. It reads like a story, but is full of facts about the disease and how it spread. Edwards award from the american library association in 2010 for her contribution to young adult literature. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the. I love historical fiction and this book was very interesting in describing the 1793 yellow fever plague in philadelphia through the eyes of young 14 year old mattie cook. Fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic.
If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Enhance your students comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of the book with these activities and discussion questions. May 02, 2015 i love historical fiction, and my new favorite is laurie halse andersons fever 1793. Books similar to fever 1793 meet your next favorite book. Fever 1793 brings even more to the table it can bring science and math into play as well activities for fever 1793. Colonial scientists kept careful records of the weather and the laboratory experiments they performed. Laurie halse anderson is an american writer, known for childrens and young adult novels. The genre for fever 1793 is called historical fiction. Fever 1793 is an excellent book to use in 5th 8th grades. The settingwhere and when the story takes place in the book.
Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest philadelphia has ever seen. The acclaimed author of speak, which was a national book award finalist, an ala michael l. The story fever 1793 takes place in historic philadelphia in the year 1793. Lesson plans and resources for fever 1973 and other. Read these excerpts from fever 1793 and the summer of the. Free fever 1793 worksheets and literature unit for. Because of that they break in a dark night into the fittes. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shmoop literature guide. Apr 22, 20 historical fiction is just that a fictional story about a real historical event. A prophecy 1793, visions of the daughters of albion 1793, the book of urizen 1794, the songs of experience 17934, europe. Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending july 22, 2017.
This is a novel study to be used in the classroom with fever,1793 by laurie halse anderson. Alternate endingi had to write an alternate ending for this story for school so i thought,why not put it on fanfiction. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia fever 1793 novel. She lives with her mother and paternal grandfather. Set during philadelphias yellow fever outbreak, fever 1793 is a young adult, historical fiction novel written by laurie halse anderson and first published in 2000. This 70page novel study includes openended questions for each chapter. Historical fiction works wonderfully in the middle school classroom because it can be used to tie together language arts and social studies. This genre is a sub category in the fiction category where historical events, at least fifty years in the past when written are. Her title, speak, was named a 2000 printz honor book by the american library association and was a finalist for the 1999 national book award. When i picked up catalyst from my library and realized it was by the same author, i was overjoyed. Nonfiction close reader to supplement the novel, fever 1793 freebie. We have tons of study questions for you here, all completely free. They exchanged ideas with european scientists and sent reports and. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Fever 1793 literature guide for teachers, 5th9th grade. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook gains new. Read these excerpts from fever 1793 and the summer of the pestilence. This resource contains 20 reading comprehension passages 9 nonfiction passages, 8 fiction passages. Readers use certain text features like table of contents, topic, and pictures to be sure whether a book is fiction or nonfiction. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this fever 1793 study. Things go well running the coffeehouse until fever breaks out in philadelphia. Sick people should be placed in the center of large airy rooms without.
Fever, 1793 is a work of historical fiction, which means that it makes use of time and place in the distant past to unfold the plot, as well as to dramatize its basic themes and concerns. November 8, 1793 if death meant just leaving the stage long enough to change costume and come back as a new character would you slow down. As it is the pentathlon book for 20192020 school year, ive finally gotten around to it. The main character of fever 1793 is fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook, who is about to embark on a tumultuous.