Write your own historical fiction book
Pupils from all year groups may set their stories in ANY period or place in the past, so the story can fit in with and extend any historical topic you may be studying.
Across Years 7, 8 and 9 there will be three prizes for the best individual story. Individual stories indicate a story written by an individual student who is part of a whole class or year group who are all writing historical stories.
Across Years 10,11, 12 and 13 there will be three prizes for best individual story.
There is also a prize for the best fictional historical character in a convincing historical setting. Three prizes will be on offer here across all year groups.
The Key requirements are
Historical accuracy – even down to the choice of names characters are given and any props additional to the historical setting
A riveting read with a good plot!
A convincing story - i.e. is it plausible that these events and/or this character could have existed at the time?
Use of historical knowledge to feed the plot, context and character
Effective use of historical vocabulary and literary conventions, including where dialogue is included in the story
Creative and interesting perspectives of story-telling. In the past we have received an entry telling the story of a siege from the perspective of the castle!
Check the link below for full details:
You may use this activity to contribute to your DofE SKILLS Section as long as you provide regular submissions over the course of the term.
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