Historical Fiction Project

Historical Juvenile/Young Adult Fiction

Assignment Objective:
To write an original piece of short fiction aimed at an audience ages 9-13, set during a historically significant event, which explores a coming of age situation and models a wise decision made or lesson learned.

Requirements:
a Read a published model of YA or Juvenile Historical Fiction
o Complete the book by Thursday, 2/28
o Create a list of all of the Elements of Fiction for the story
o Write a book review of the book, including a short synopsis—1 pg or less typed
a Research the decade you’re assigned
o At least 1 print source
o At least 2 reliable internet sources (.org, .gov, .edu)
o At least 1 online database source
a Create a bibliography
o MLA format
o Include model story
a A 10-15 page young adult/juvenile historical short fiction which:
o Includes a historical event
o Includes a main character who experiences a rite of passage*
o Includes all of the elements of fiction

Please note: Your character’s rite of passage does not have to be directly connected to the historical event. In fact, the historical event could be in the background of the play, or the source of the main conflict in your play. These decisions are up to you as a writer.