“Single Out”  Verb  Denotation: 1. to select from a group-2. to treat differently on the basis of sex, race, or religion  Synonyms: select, discriminate, separate, segregate

“Historical Fiction”  Verb  Denotation: 1. a fictional piece of writing that was inspired by real, historical events  Examples: “Dear America” book series, Johnny Tremain

“Construct”  Verb  Denotation: 1. to build, to create 2. to put together or write  Synonyms: make, create, assemble

“Exclude”  Verb  Denotation: 1. to prevent someone from doing or being a part of something 2. to leave out 3. to think something is not worth your attention  Synonyms: prohibit, eliminate, reject, stop

“Capable”  Adjective  Denotation: 1. having the ability to do something 2. being able to complete something, competent  Synonyms: competent, able, proficient, skilled

“Ostracize”  Verb  Denotation: 1. to not allow someone to be in a group 2. to exclude someone  Synonyms: exclude, banish, shun, ignore

The Help

 Who was singled out in this clip? How were they singled out?

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

 Who was singled out in this clip? How were they singled out?

The Outsiders

 Who was singled out in this clip? How were they singled out?

Q 1  Why is it important for people and cultures to construct narratives about their experience?

Q 2  What does it mean to be an insider or an outsider?

Q 3  Is any history capable of escaping the personal and social history of its writers?

Q 4  What truths does fiction reveal?