Fact vs. Fiction in History

Students read an adapted passage about Paul Revere’s midnight ride and differentiate historically accurate details from imaginative or fictionalized elements. The questions prompt students to use historical knowledge and text clues to evaluate accuracy and exaggeration. This activity teaches students to think critically about how historical events are retold, why authors may embellish, and how separating fact from fiction deepens understanding of the true historical context.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Distinguishing Historical Fact from Fiction

English Language Arts – Evaluating Accuracy and Interpretation

Social Studies – American Revolution Events

English Language Arts – Evidence-Based Analysis

Critical Thinking – Understanding Narrative vs. History

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