The Slave Dancer By Paula Fox Dell Publishing, New York, New York, Copyright, 1973 Dell Publishing, New York, New York, Copyright, 1973 Started 5/18/09 Book Report by Anonymous Mr. Mellott’s English period 7

Introduction 1. In what period of history did the story take place? 1. In what period of history did the story take place? The story took place in the Spring of1840. The story took place in the Spring of Literary Response and Analysis Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They clarify the ideas and connect them to other literary works. The selections in Recommended Literature, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read by students.

2. Who was the hero in the book? Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text 3.2 Identify events that advance the plot and determine how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future action(s). The hero in the book, it was Jessie.

3. Name one problem that the hero experienced. He was kidnapped and he had to be in the ship with the slaves.

4.Well-written books of historical fiction re- create the past and make the people, places, and problems seem real. List 3 events in this book that made the story seem real to you. The Slaves The Kidnapped The Hurricane

5.In what country/countries did the story take place? The country took place in Mississippi Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text 3.2 Identify events that advance the plot and determine how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future action(s).

6.What research did the author have to do before writing the book? He needed to find out the way the slaves were living.

7. Write a definition for historical fiction. Historical fiction readers with a story that takes place during a notable period in history, and usually during a significant event in that period. Historical fiction often presents actual events from the point of view of people living in that time period

8. What is the main difference between fiction and historical fiction? Fiction means that it is not real and historical means that it is from the history.

9. List three other books and their authors that are classified as historical fiction. Literary Criticism 3.6 Analyze a range of responses to a literary work and determine the extent to which the literary elements in the work shaped those responses. -The Ghosts Of Lone Jack: By Lance Lee Noel -Echoes Of Andersonville: By Robert Diel Dean Winder Rider: By Susan Williams