Amanda Hlibichuk

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@kendra_patten Very True! These are both important qualities of a historical fiction book. #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@kendra_patten I think paring books this way helps students see multiple perspectives on historical events/eras which is so powerful! #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@kendra_patten that's a great point! I am always talking to my students about actions and consequences in their own lives. #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@mrsmm_5 @boggsjessica1 Yes! Many students are inspired to pick up nonfiction related to the historical fiction they've read if they enjoyed the book! #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@reitmeierkristi Agreed - textbooks are nice at times, but sometimes they can be overwhelming. Stories make history understandable to all students. #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@mrsmm_5 @LearningInC106 I agree - it is a great way to bring up real historical events in a way that kids can relate to. #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@reitmeierkristi The story always makes me want to learn more about the nonfiction aspect of history. This is often true for students, too. #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@PrimarilyErica @CantrallCo @boggsjessica1 I love that you mention exploration. Sometimes we tell students what to look without giving them time to explore themselves.#UNDTL528.

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@PrimarilyErica Awesome! I love incorporating video clips because they are so engaging for students! #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@epete1012 I agree! Authenticity is crucial for high quality! #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@mrsmm_5 @LearningInC106 Awesome! I love when I can integrate different areas of learning together. It really helps students make connections! #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@Dr_Bookworm @mrsmm_5 That's a great idea! I think it would definitely build my students' knowledge about that time in history. #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@boggsjessica1 @mrsmm_5 I have 4-5 groups and each group becomes experts on a different time in history by reading multiple historical fiction books. #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@mrsmm_5 I do book clubs with my students using all the topics you mentioned. I love that I get to read a little of everything with HF! #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@mrsmm_5 This is so true! Historical fiction makes history become real and accessible. #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@melissa_brendel @boggsjessica1 Great ideas! Teaching about a topic first would be a nice way to address major misconceptions before students begin. #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@epete1012 @apreskey09 @LearningInC106 Wow! I love that you're incorporating this into you're classroom! How awesome! #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@CantrallCo @LearningInC106 I never liked reading about the American Revolution until I started teaching it. Now I love it! #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@melissa_brendel I agree! Connections that students make with characters adds a lot to the way they relate to the historical fiction story! #UNDTL528

[Amanda Hlibichuk @ajhlibichuk]

@epete1012 This is one of my favorite times to read about as well. It's difficult, but also so important to know what really happened. #UNDTL528