Authentication Projects For Historical Fiction: Do You Believe It?. (20th November 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McTigue, Erin; Thornton, Elaine; Wiese, Patricia
• Is Part Of: Reading teacher. Volume 66:Number 6(2013:Mar.)
• Page Start: 495
• Page End: 505
• Publication Date: 2012-11-20
• Subjects: Reading (Elementary) -- Periodicals; Reading -- Periodicals; Reading -- Remedial teaching -- Periodicals; 372.405
• DOI: 10.1002/TRTR.1132
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0034-0561

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="trtr1132-abs-0001"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Authentication projects, particularly for historical fiction, provide a means for students to explore literature and history while practicing critical literacy skills. The authors 1) present benefits and cautions for historical fiction use in elementary classrooms 2) introduce authentication projects as a means to mitigate risks and enhance benefits of using historical fiction, 3) document the use of authentication projects with pre‐service teachers, and 4) provide guidelines for implementing authentication projects with elementary students.</p> </abstract>