While teaching a social studies unit on the Civil War, a fifth grade teacher sought books
which would accurately show the clothing, recreation, and culture of the period. To accomplish
this goal, the school librarian wisely suggested that the teacher should select:
a) fantasies
b) fables
c) historical fiction
d) science fiction
Question 2
Of the following, the best way to help students identify the themes of the novels they are
reading is to:
a) provide time for discussion in literature circles
b) help students complete a miscue analysis
c) provide time for oral reading
d) assign roles during literature circles
