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Mitchell LA8 Wiki Discussion

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Mrs. Mitchell's 8th grade Language Arts classes will be using a Wiki to create their class projects for the third quarter novel.  Both novels are included in the Historical Fiction genre.

 

 

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In historical fiction, setting is the most important literary element. Because the author is writing about a particular time in history, the information about the time period must be accurate, authentic, or both.

 

Question:

Recalling your previous class noveldiss, consider the setting in Killer Angels or Out of the Dust, did the historical element contribute to the authenticity of the novel as a whole?  Explain why in a historical novel, the setting must be accurate and authentic in the comment section below.  Additionally, please respond appropriately (remember your name is attached to every comment) on two of your classmate's comments.

Comments (289)

Delise W said

at 10:30 am on Feb 2, 2012

The novel's setting contributes to the authenticity of the setting in many ways. For example, in the setting of "Killer Angels" you could easily tell that it was a battlefield andthat there was some type of war going on also that there were people dying everywhere. very small amount of green ground left because there was blood all of it. Also in a historical novel setting is everything. The setting sets the tone and the mood. Also the setting helps express the true feelings that were going on in that time period. So the setting must be accurate and authentic.

Jharana C said

at 10:32 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with the statement "The setting sets the tone and the mood."

Haider B said

at 10:33 am on Feb 2, 2012

Good Job!

Aparna V said

at 10:35 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with you Delise that the setting sets the mood and tone of the novel. But I disagree that there was very little green ground left; Seminary Ridge and the Little Round Top were VERY green!

Lylly H said

at 10:36 am on Feb 2, 2012

Yes. It totally sets the tone and mood. That "people dying everywhere" part was accurate, but a creepy read....

Justin B said

at 10:12 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with lylly

Amanpreet S said

at 10:36 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with your statement

Amanpreet S said

at 10:38 am on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with your statement because if the setting does not fit within the story line then it is not good for the reader to comprehend the answer well.

Quinta M said

at 2:41 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with you delise the setting have to be accurate in order for us to understand

Jharana C said

at 10:30 am on Feb 2, 2012

In a historical novel, the setting must be accurate and authentic because it emphazies the story. You can't have a war on top of a hill, etc. The setting must also contribute to the story's title. For example "Out of the Dust" gives the desert like feeling from the story so if you have the story in a grassland or some kind of tropical plot it would make no sense.

Farah K said

at 10:41 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree because if the setting is not accurate the novel will be unbelivable or confusing. This will make the novel will not be authentic.

Aparna V said

at 10:32 am on Feb 2, 2012

The historical element contributed to the authencity of the novel as the whole. For example, the novel, "Killer Angel" was based during the time of the Civil War in America. By adding the authentic character such as Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet, John Buford, Lawrence Chamberlain, etc. the author gives the novel an accurarte setting. Robert E. Lee was the "leader" of the South, like in the novel. He called the shots, in both real life and the novel! A historical setting must have a setting that is accurate and authentic because it supports the genre of historical ficiton. In the novel, it focused on the Battle of Gettysburg. If the setting was not so accurate, the reader will not believe in the authencity of the novel; they will not believe that the author has "factual" content of the battle!

Farah K said

at 10:39 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree especially when you say if the setting is not accurate or related to the novel the information will not be belivable.

Fatimah K said

at 6:21 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with you when you mentioned that the reader will not believe the authors content if it does not have an accurate setting

Haider B said

at 10:32 am on Feb 2, 2012

The novel Killer Angels is about the Civil War. Specifically the Battle of Gettysburg. If the setting of the novel was anywhere else the novel would not make any sense. That is why it is so important for histroical novels to be historically correct.

Jharana C said

at 10:34 am on Feb 2, 2012

Right, the setting of the novel can't just be anywhere.

Marshall B said

at 10:36 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree. The Battle of Gettysburg took place at Gettysburg. If the author wrote that the Battle of Gettysburg took place in Alaska, the entire novel would make no sense.

Amanpreet S said

at 10:37 am on Feb 2, 2012

Your are completely correct you cant have a setting just anywhere it would not flow in the plot

Amanpreet S said

at 10:39 am on Feb 2, 2012

Also this would ruin the comprehension of the reader because he will be confused.

Delise W said

at 10:41 am on Feb 2, 2012

I totally agree with that statement.

Hamaad K said

at 8:55 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree because the civil war was in america; americans of the south, and of the north. If it was in Australia, vs the British the whole book would stop making sense.

Marshall B said

at 10:33 am on Feb 2, 2012

Setting is what makes the novel authentic, along with the characters and events. Without the correct setting, the novel is no longer authentic. For example, if Killer Angels took place on Planet X, it wouldn't be authentic.

Haider B said

at 10:34 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with your answer.

Haider B said

at 10:40 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree, if the setting was plant X the novel would make no sense

Mark N said

at 10:36 am on Feb 2, 2012

Yeah, it wouldn't make any sense to the reader.

Justin B said

at 10:13 pm on Feb 2, 2012

nobody asked you mark

Aparna V said

at 10:39 am on Feb 2, 2012

That is true! The reader will lose faith in the author and will no longer have the heart to continue reading the novel.

Asma L said

at 10:39 am on Feb 2, 2012

Good job.... Plant X is a good example

Hamaad K said

at 10:41 am on Feb 2, 2012

Marshall good example because it throws the mood off. Ther cant be a war in space! Good example.

India P said

at 10:34 am on Feb 2, 2012

I Agree with Delise and Jharana. Good Job ! : )

Delise W said

at 10:41 am on Feb 2, 2012

Thank You ! : D

Lylly H said

at 10:34 am on Feb 2, 2012

The Historical Element did contribute to the authenticity of the novel as a whole. In a historical novel, the setting must be accurate and authentic because then you would find the event more realistic rather than just something totally made up. You can base the novel's setting on real events that happened durring that time era. You can also just find it to be a more interesting read because its based on something that really happened.

Jharana C said

at 10:35 am on Feb 2, 2012

True. o.o

Kaela M said

at 10:38 am on Feb 2, 2012

Lalalala I agree :D

Marshall B said

at 10:41 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree. The novel wouldn't be realistic if Lee and Burord were dancing in a dollhouse having tea, instead of fighting.

Fatimah K said

at 6:25 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with you when you say that the setting must be accurate and authentic in order to find the event more realistic rather than just something made up

Farah K said

at 10:35 am on Feb 2, 2012

The setting must be accurate and authentic in a historical novel to contribute to the other elements in the plot. For example, in the Killer Angel's the setting was the Civl War in Gettysburg. This reflected on how the characters acted and what was going on. Robert E. Lee was the leader of the south.This reflected on his actions and what he told the others to do. The things that were going on was the revolutinary battles. These parts contibuted to the time pireod of the novel and how the setting must be accurate and authentic.

Amanpreet S said

at 10:35 am on Feb 2, 2012

In a historical novel the setting must be accurate and authentic because it emphazises the mood and tone of the story that is trying to be implied. It creates the "it" factor that is required within the book. In Killer Angels the setting was a battlefield which resulted in a nice tone being conveyed. That is what i think about how setting must be accurate.

Mark N said

at 10:38 am on Feb 2, 2012

Yup, it has to be correct to the setting of the story or else it wouldn't make any sense and it would become confusing.

Lylly H said

at 10:38 am on Feb 2, 2012

Nice short and very true answer.

Haider B said

at 10:41 am on Feb 2, 2012

Nice and to the point.

Aparna V said

at 10:36 am on Feb 2, 2012

So true xD

Kaela M said

at 10:37 am on Feb 2, 2012

The novel's setting contributes to the authenticity of the setting because it makes the story seem more real. If you have a book like KIller Angels and have a setting like Little House on the Prairie, it wouldn't make sense and no one would read it.

Autumn B said

at 10:39 am on Feb 2, 2012

true!

Asma L said

at 10:38 am on Feb 2, 2012

Yes the historal elemets do contribe to the novel in a whole. The setting must be accurate so the reader can relate to the setting and compare in to the characters. For example in Killer Angel you can tell why the characters are acting like soilders and talking about war because they are in a battle setting.

Randall A said

at 10:40 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree because a realistic setting makes the reader able to relate to whats going on.

Briana H said

at 12:13 pm on Feb 7, 2012

i agree.....NO I DO NOT AGREE because you couldve definately couldve described it alot better than you did.

Justin B said

at 7:48 pm on Feb 17, 2012

You can't just agree then disagree like that! What's wrong with you!?

Maria G said

at 10:38 am on Feb 2, 2012

The historical element contribute to the authenticity because it makes it much more realistic and believable.If not the story will seem so fake and no one would understand you.So I agree with ya :)

Randall A said

at 10:38 am on Feb 2, 2012

In a historcal fiction the setting is needed in order for the story to be realistic. A historical fiction is only historical if it takes place in a real time and place and includes some factual information. If the setting in a historical fiction l is not authentic then the story isnt historical its just fiction.

Mark N said

at 10:41 am on Feb 2, 2012

Yeah, if it was not relistic then it wouldn't be any fun or any good to read.

Autumn B said

at 10:38 am on Feb 2, 2012

If the setting is unrealistic, like candy and marshmellow clouds its not going be authentic. The historical element gives it that extra something to make you believe its real.

Trinity S said

at 10:39 am on Feb 2, 2012

really autumn really???

Autumn B said

at 10:41 am on Feb 2, 2012

Yes, really!

Jharana C said

at 10:41 am on Feb 2, 2012

I like candy and marshmellow clouds...But you're probably right. -__-

Sean G said

at 10:38 am on Feb 2, 2012

The Historical Element did contribute to the authenticity of the novel as a whole. It emphazises the mood and tone of the story that is trying to be implied.

Delise W said

at 10:42 am on Feb 2, 2012

Simple but right !

Adrianna H said

at 10:42 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with you the setting contributes to the mood

Glenn D said

at 11:29 am on Feb 2, 2012

i agree wih yuo because i think they did not have a histirocal elment to theme to the reader .like u said it emphasive the mood and the story is trying to be applied


Cusheer B said

at 11:32 am on Feb 2, 2012

What are you trying to say ..

Gerard G said

at 11:33 am on Feb 2, 2012

WHat???

Quinta M said

at 2:35 pm on Feb 2, 2012

what is yall talking about now.......

Tykia B said

at 2:36 pm on Feb 2, 2012

, Glenn what is YOU talking about ' ??

Justin B said

at 10:18 pm on Feb 2, 2012

dude you miss spelled the word you

Adrianna H said

at 10:38 am on Feb 2, 2012

In a historical novel the setting must be accurate because it tells you when an important event may of accured like in Killer Angels the setting described where they were during the war and that's what it sorta looked like in real life and on the movie.

Trinity S said

at 10:38 am on Feb 2, 2012

Yes, i agree with the statement , the setting in a historical fiction novel must be accurate because the authenticity influences the history and gives the reader an idea of that time period, better than if the setting was unrealistic.

Asma L said

at 10:41 am on Feb 2, 2012

So true <3

India P said

at 10:39 am on Feb 2, 2012

The Historical element contributes to the authencity of the novel as a whole because the setting has to be accurate and authentic because it emphasizes the story. For example, in the novel "Killer Angels" you can tell that the setting was a battlefield and that there was a war going on.

Adrianna H said

at 10:42 am on Feb 2, 2012

Good the setting really contributes to what is happening

Hamaad K said

at 10:40 am on Feb 2, 2012

In historical fiction novels the setting must be accurate because it emphasizes the historical event that occured at this time period. For example, if the setting is taking place at a beach, it shouldn't be explaining a war. If the setting is correct it creates the perfect mood. In KIller Angels, when they explained any battle scene, it was in an open space, lots of chaos, and a gloomy mood is created.

Jonathan M said

at 10:40 am on Feb 2, 2012

In a historical novel the setting is shown clearly because in Killer Angles the setting was the battlefields that the Union and the confedeates fought on. The novel is authentic by all the characters in the novel. The author uses real characters name's from the actual battels like in Killer Angels the author used real names like General E. Lee. So that is how the author makes the novel authentic.

Randall A said

at 10:41 am on Feb 2, 2012

Using the names of real people shows the novel is using facts not just something the author made up. I agree with John.

James S said

at 10:42 am on Feb 2, 2012

The setting is one of the most important factors in a historical fiction.An example being how the Battle of Gettysburg took place in Gettysburg and not in a area that doesn't make since. This shows how the setting makes historical fiction more authentic

Darwuim S said

at 11:30 am on Feb 2, 2012

i also beleive that the setting is one of the most important factors in a historical fiction....

Justin B said

at 10:21 pm on Feb 2, 2012

james i cant belive you said that

Maria G said

at 10:42 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with lilly because it does go with the tone and mood of the story.Which makes it much more realistic:) lol I feel werid doing this:)

Fatimah K said

at 10:42 am on Feb 2, 2012

the setting in a historical novel must be accurate and authentic because it plays an important role in the story. The setting helps determine what is going on in the story. Also, it determines what the mood of the story is. For example, the setting in Killer Angels was a battle field which was what the story was about. Also since the setting was a battlefield it made the mood of the story intense. In conclusion if the events in the novel are not authentic, the setting will make the novel not as believable.

Darwuim S said

at 11:26 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with you because the setting does help determine whats going on in the story.

Ryquan H said

at 10:43 am on Feb 2, 2012

The setting must be accurate and authentic because if it is not it will make nos ense so the reader. The novel would not be understood. For example, In killer Angels the setting consisted of many different places like forts, hils, battle, and camps. This matched the story because the story was about the civil war and the setting made the story seem like the characters were actually at war.

Justin B said

at 11:22 am on Feb 2, 2012

Yes I agree because if the setting was not accurate the whole story would very confusing.

Jailah B said

at 11:23 am on Feb 2, 2012

The setting must be accurate because if it's a historical noval it meas that something happened in history. You can't make up history. History is something that really happened. The setting must also be accurate because it's a real place about an actual event that happened in history.

Ryan F said

at 11:23 am on Feb 2, 2012

Diamond H said

at 11:23 am on Feb 2, 2012

Jailah B said

at 11:25 am on Feb 2, 2012

Diamond why didn't you agree or disagree with my comment?

Glenn D said

at 11:31 am on Feb 2, 2012

jailah stop worrying
about people just agree with people

Ryan F said

at 11:32 am on Feb 2, 2012

yes i agree with your statement , due this story being fictional but the events were real like the multiple dust storms the dead crops etc

Brendan J said

at 12:12 pm on Feb 2, 2012

Darwuim S said

at 11:25 am on Feb 2, 2012

the setting in a historical novel must be authentic because the setting plays a major role in the story. and the setting emphasizes the historical event that occured at this time period. for example if there was a story about dust storms the setting shoulden't be in a place were there are never dust storms but a place like texas were recently a dust storm happend.

Diamond H said

at 11:26 am on Feb 2, 2012

i dont know should i agree or diagree help me

Abimbola T said

at 11:32 am on Feb 2, 2012

Your confused, but yeah you should agree Diamond!

Ryan F said

at 11:26 am on Feb 2, 2012

yes i agree the book had lots of authenticity due happening during actual events like the fictional family in out of the dust it shows what it was like in the dust bowl for an actual family that lived in the dust bowl

Nadia A said

at 11:28 am on Feb 2, 2012

Yes, the setting does relate to the realness of the story because its a real story,its first person, and it tells the history of the Oklahoma dust bowl.

Diamond H said

at 11:31 am on Feb 2, 2012

argree NADIA

Chavis J said

at 11:28 am on Feb 2, 2012

the novel contributes it authentincy in alot of ways like in killer angels it was about the civil war it was at forts and other different places.And theit also has to be accurate to make it seem real and beliveable

Jailah B said

at 11:29 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with Darwuim because the setting does play a major part in the story.

Ra'chelle J said

at 11:29 am on Feb 2, 2012

Yes, i agree with the statement because the setting in a historical fiction novel must be accurate and authentic in order to be a historical novel. The setting has to be the same as the main idea in order not to confuse readers.

Abimbola T said

at 11:31 am on Feb 2, 2012

True true! That's ritght

Brendan J said

at 12:13 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree completely with your statement... However.... Most people don't know what "Authentic" means... just saying. :D

Darius M said

at 12:15 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree the setting and main idea tie together.

Abimbola T said

at 11:29 am on Feb 2, 2012

Yes, the setting should be authentic/accurate because if the setting is completely different from the main idea of the passage it will confuse the reader. This would make the main idea harder to figure out!

Sandra C said

at 1:13 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with abi

Cusheer B said

at 11:30 am on Feb 2, 2012

I agree beacuse each historical book has differnt feelings and describesss what the author trying to say . Its have differnt tones and moods

Gerard G said

at 11:30 am on Feb 2, 2012

The Historical Element contributed to the authenticity of the novel to its entirity. It express intensely the mood and tone of the story.

Nadia A said

at 11:30 am on Feb 2, 2012

the history is... i love doggies,and marshmellows!

Ra'chelle J said

at 11:32 am on Feb 2, 2012

Wow , you need help

Diamond H said

at 11:33 am on Feb 2, 2012

cunfusse is that what the story is a about NADIA is it issss it

Brendan J said

at 12:14 pm on Feb 2, 2012

WHAT IN THE WORLD?!

Tykia B said

at 2:37 pm on Feb 2, 2012

, wow Really YOU of The topic !

Jailah B said

at 11:31 am on Feb 2, 2012

Glenn you spelled you wrong but I also agrre with you because if you don't emphasize the mood.

Chavis J said

at 11:31 am on Feb 2, 2012

yes i agree with nadia and jailah because it does make it real and it is first person so you might belive its real my dogs name is kipper

Tyre'e W said

at 11:32 am on Feb 2, 2012

hi

Glenn D said

at 11:32 am on Feb 2, 2012

i knoe tht jayla it was a error leave me alone yo stop triipn off me

Jailah B said

at 11:32 am on Feb 2, 2012

Wow abimbola, but what were you saying was true and was right?

Justin B said

at 11:33 am on Feb 2, 2012

The setting must be accurate because this is a nonfiction book and the things in it must be true. If it wasn't then it wouldn't be called a non-fiction now would it?

Tyre'e W said

at 11:33 am on Feb 2, 2012

4real i dont know

Keyterria C said

at 11:33 am on Feb 2, 2012

I Wasnt Here Last Yea.....And My Last Historical Book I Read Was " Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry"................

Jailah B said

at 11:33 am on Feb 2, 2012

Don't get smart glenn. Spelled my name all wrong though.

Nadia A said

at 11:33 am on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with Gerard and Glenn. The authenticity does set the mood in the story.

Erica B said

at 11:34 am on Feb 2, 2012

Yes, the setting in a historical book must be accurate because the setting gives you the feel of the story . In "Out Of The Dust" the fact that they gave us the time and setting of the story made everything more believeable.

Kane I said

at 12:08 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with Erica 100%

David Darby said

at 12:08 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with everyone that commented

Nathan P said

at 12:14 pm on Feb 2, 2012

o woww....isnt that smart to do

Brendan J said

at 12:15 pm on Feb 2, 2012

WHAT IN THE WORLD!?.... -.-

Payton B said

at 12:18 pm on Feb 2, 2012

ok but thats not answering the question i do not agree with your statement you were sopppose to say yes or No

George F said

at 12:08 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I truly agree

Bennie T said

at 12:09 pm on Feb 2, 2012

yes the setting in a history book must be accurate because if its not the story gets confusing and doesnt set the right mood for the reader.

Darius M said

at 12:17 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree the setting helps you understand the story.

Brendan J said

at 12:10 pm on Feb 2, 2012

The setting MUST be on point because if you are not on point, when the story is actually based on a desert, you say the setting is a winter wonderland. See? Makes no sense.The better the setting, The better you will understand the storyline. Because hey... there is no snow in a desert...

Anthony D said

at 12:10 pm on Feb 2, 2012

No because the novel was not historical at all

Nathan P said

at 12:16 pm on Feb 2, 2012

aaah no 1 agrees with youuuu

Bennie T said

at 12:11 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I AGREE WITH ERICA B

Nathan P said

at 12:12 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i think that the setting sets the mood in the story,also that the historical element did contribute to the authencity

David Darby said

at 12:12 pm on Feb 2, 2012

yea it was anthony

Darius M said

at 12:12 pm on Feb 2, 2012

Yes the setting must be accurate because the author whats you to get a good feeling of the mood.

Kane I said

at 12:13 pm on Feb 2, 2012

Yes it was because it told us about the dust bowl and that really happened in HISTORY

Anthony D said

at 12:13 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with disagree with everybody

Payton B said

at 12:20 pm on Feb 2, 2012

But whats yuor real opinion

Kane I said

at 12:14 pm on Feb 2, 2012

That last comment was to anthony

Zoe M said

at 12:14 pm on Feb 2, 2012

yes i agree becuse the text of out of the dust gives the setting through out all of the story. first in the chapters they would tell u about the the date and the setting.

Nathan P said

at 12:17 pm on Feb 2, 2012

good answer zoeyyyy

Ivy H said

at 12:14 pm on Feb 2, 2012

yes, agree with david!!!!!!

Justin B said

at 10:29 pm on Feb 2, 2012

poison ivy

Zoe M said

at 12:15 pm on Feb 2, 2012

heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy IVY

Kane I said

at 12:15 pm on Feb 2, 2012

you make no sence anthony just stop commenting

Bennie T said

at 12:15 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I DISSAGREE WITH ANTHONY D

David Darby said

at 12:15 pm on Feb 2, 2012

did u even read the book anthony?

Anthony D said

at 12:15 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I meant to say i disagree with everybody

Stacy H said

at 12:25 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i don't understand y u disagree with every one did u read it
maybe
u should then comment again

Amber H said

at 12:15 pm on Feb 2, 2012

hi zoekinz

Briana H said

at 12:16 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i do think think that the historical element contributed to the authenticity because it seemed to be set in a time when racism was still in tact, since it seemed the cover was stressing the fact it was an african american family.

Brenda V said

at 12:18 pm on Feb 2, 2012

yes, yes, yes, very true. I AGREE!

Briana H said

at 12:19 pm on Feb 2, 2012

WELL i agreee more.

Brenda V said

at 12:20 pm on Feb 2, 2012

>.> OHH REALLY! WELL I AGREE MORE! WHAT! >:o

Briana H said

at 12:22 pm on Feb 2, 2012

WELL I AGREEEEEEEE A GAZILLION TIMES MORE! CAUSE- CAUSE-.....cause i DO!>.< GRRRR

Brenda V said

at 12:23 pm on Feb 2, 2012

and.....and what IS your evidence?! ._. huh?

Stacy H said

at 12:27 pm on Feb 2, 2012

y r
u fighting every one kno that u agree with ur first the firist
stop fightin
brenda n briana

Briana H said

at 12:26 pm on Feb 2, 2012

thats absurd i should have to give no evidence to those who choose to agreee with evidence of their own! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!@!!!!!#$%$%#$ HA! SO YEA! the cover of the book is my evidence cause there black on there! (sticks out tongue)

Brenda V said

at 12:27 pm on Feb 2, 2012

WELL....WELLL TIS ISNT OVER!!! JUST BECAUSE CLASS IS OVER!!!! BWAHAHAHAH!

Danaya S said

at 12:21 pm on Feb 2, 2012

what does that have to do with the book thats your own personal opinioin

Brenda V said

at 12:16 pm on Feb 2, 2012

yes i do think that the historical element contribute to the authenticity of the novel as a whole because all the event that happened in the story contributed to "historic elements" that happened in the story....

Sandra C said

at 1:11 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I Agree with brenda

Justin B said

at 10:35 pm on Feb 2, 2012

the internet is not for fighting on

David Darby said

at 12:16 pm on Feb 2, 2012

dont agree with me ivy!

Ivy H said

at 12:16 pm on Feb 2, 2012

heyyyyyyyyyyy zoe!!

Quinta M said

at 2:40 pm on Feb 2, 2012

mmmm ivy

Justin B said

at 7:18 pm on Feb 17, 2012

That sounds very wrong. Very wrong!

Kane I said

at 12:16 pm on Feb 2, 2012

how u doing zoe my belt is mest up again

Zoe M said

at 12:17 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with jalah
and all of the other people who agreed with thin statement

Jordan N said

at 1:01 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with the statement

Anthony D said

at 12:17 pm on Feb 2, 2012

david

Jennica D said

at 12:17 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I Agree With Zoe !!!!!! =))

Bennie T said

at 12:17 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I AGREE WITH KANE ABOUT ANTHONY

Brendan J said

at 12:18 pm on Feb 2, 2012

PEOPLE.... PLEASE PUT SOME SENSE INTO YOUR COMMENTS... IM NOT GETTING DETENTION FOR YOUR LACK OF INTELLEGENCE!!!

Danaya S said

at 12:18 pm on Feb 2, 2012

Yes i agree with some people about the mood of the settings and the historical element of the book is accurate.The book out of the dust was a interrested and sad book the fiction books that we perviously read was very boring cause they didnt interest me but the books i liked were fiction and called Out of the dust.

Alexus D said

at 12:18 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with Ercia.

Shantell T said

at 12:18 pm on Feb 2, 2012

Yess , ii Agree With Erica The Story " Out Of The Dust " Must be Accurate because , The Setting Gives The Story true Feeling & , The Front Pictutre Even Adds On to The Setting it Looks Sorrowful . ( Giggles ) Haha =).

Nathan P said

at 12:19 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i bet yhu agee with every body shantell

George F said

at 12:18 pm on Feb 2, 2012

wow kane

Ahlonkoba B said

at 1:05 pm on Feb 2, 2012

what do you mean

Michaud S said

at 1:10 pm on Feb 2, 2012

what do you mean?

Nathan P said

at 12:18 pm on Feb 2, 2012

WASSUP CLASS MATESSSS

Kane I said

at 12:18 pm on Feb 2, 2012

David Darby said

at 12:18 pm on Feb 2, 2012

hi

Amber H said

at 12:19 pm on Feb 2, 2012


i agree with everybody who agreed that agrreed

Payton B said

at 12:19 pm on Feb 2, 2012

@Kane how does tellin somebody to be quiet have to do with anything we are soppose to be talkin about the book what are yall doing smh

Brendan J said

at 12:19 pm on Feb 2, 2012

seriously.... some serious dummies in here.

Anthony D said

at 12:20 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I dont get that amber

Nathan P said

at 12:21 pm on Feb 2, 2012

smart to say amber...i think

Stacy H said

at 12:21 pm on Feb 2, 2012

yes it contributes to the novel

Jaylin R said

at 12:21 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with David

Brendan J said

at 12:21 pm on Feb 2, 2012

GOD DANG WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE BOOK!


REALLY A SHAME....Thought you were smart...

Don-Tajah C said

at 12:22 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I Agreeee With David ....... = )

Brendan J said

at 12:23 pm on Feb 2, 2012

GUYS.... ALL YOUR COMMENTS ARE ABOUT EACH OTHER.... :'( what happened to peace.... WHAT HAPPENED!!

Naimah T said

at 12:24 pm on Feb 2, 2012

In historical fiction novels the settings must be accurate to the stroy because, the settings explains what was happening in that year/event where the characters lives. Also,the novel "Out of the Dust" the historcal elemnet allowed the main idea more intersting.

Marissa C said

at 12:25 pm on Feb 2, 2012

The setting in a historical book must be accurate because it helps the reader understand the situation and it makes them believe that they are really there.For the book "Out Of The Dust" they used historical and actual events that really happened to make the story realistic and authentic.

Jordan N said

at 1:06 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with statement it is very in depth

Jeremiah L said

at 1:00 pm on Feb 2, 2012

Jebreel F said

at 1:01 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i Argree !!
but not YHu Stacy No Offense but ZOeyyy

Jeremiah L said

at 1:01 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree the setting does help you understand the story

Shaun R said

at 1:05 pm on Feb 2, 2012

that also helps the setting feel real and is important

Jordan N said

at 1:03 pm on Feb 2, 2012

Yes i agree with some people about the mood of the settings and the historical element of the book is accurate.And it also helps the reader understand the situation.

Shaun R said

at 1:05 pm on Feb 2, 2012

that also helps

Ahlonkoba B said

at 1:03 pm on Feb 2, 2012

yes they did because the true parts of the story made people want to read it more.

Shaun R said

at 1:03 pm on Feb 2, 2012

it is important because you need to have the feeling make it so they feel how the characters felt.so they can vizualize the setting.

Danielle N said

at 1:05 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree

Michaud S said

at 1:08 pm on Feb 2, 2012

what do you agree about?

Jairius D said

at 1:06 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree... that is all

Michaud S said

at 1:11 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i disagree thats all

Michaud S said

at 1:06 pm on Feb 2, 2012

A historic novel should be accurate and authentic because historic novels should include facts about what happen in the past,future,or present.For example, in "OUT OF THE DUST"it was about how someone had to overcome going throught large dust storms with it getting into cars and causing it to make cars stop working.In other words histroic novels should be accurate in oder to be authentic

Ahlonkoba B said

at 1:07 pm on Feb 2, 2012

me to

Sandra C said

at 1:07 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree the setting does help you understand the story because it helps the reader better understand the situation & you feel as if you were there .

Jebreel F said

at 1:07 pm on Feb 2, 2012

it Important bEcause The characters Nedd to have Feeling and yhu need kno how tHey feel i That My Opinion

Jeremiah L said

at 1:08 pm on Feb 2, 2012

Kyla hacking your page because mine isnt working, I agree with Shaun.

Jebreel F said

at 1:08 pm on Feb 2, 2012

also if Should Right so Readers Can Understand Better

Kashe T said

at 1:09 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree because historical fiction books are mostly about something that can happen & also the story reach the point that made it accurate because it helped the reader understand and mabe even be able to recall the situation

Esteban C said

at 1:09 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I AGREE ...

Erika T said

at 2:41 pm on Feb 2, 2012

what do u agree with

Jairius D said

at 1:11 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with sandra's statement

Kashe T said

at 1:11 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with Jabreel about the over all concept

Malcolm L said

at 1:11 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I don't know so i'm going to guess

AGREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dotun A said

at 1:12 pm on Feb 2, 2012

its a historical novel because the story took place in the 1900's i think. @_@

Jairius D said

at 1:12 pm on Feb 2, 2012

You better agree Esteban

Zyel K said

at 1:12 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I dont get this book yet , its a little confusing so i agree with Danielle & Tiffanie , !

Seirra E said

at 2:34 pm on Feb 2, 2012


i agree with you zyel because i didnt understand the book either

Andrew R said

at 1:13 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I think the Novel "Out of The Dust" settings explain the authincity of this novel because this story took place during a real time or occasin that really happened. For example the drought really happened wich brought all the dust and all the other things that occured in the story none, of this was made up. well mabye the characters were but i dont think the setting were....

Dakota Z said

at 1:13 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I think that out '' of the dust '' did contribute to the authenticity of the noval as a whole.

Justin B said

at 10:38 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with you dude

Kyla T said

at 1:14 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with everybody that said agree

Nicholas B said

at 1:16 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with naimah. I believe that the historical novels should be accurate to explain the reading and to help the reader better understand it.

Jennie H said

at 2:36 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I totaallllllyyyy agree the reader understanding text is very important because if they don't understand the novel , they won't read it....i know i would't!

Stacy H said

at 8:07 pm on Feb 4, 2012

well i agree with Jennie b/c if i did not understand some thing i would not read.
in order for me to read something i need to understand

Danielle N said

at 1:25 pm on Feb 10, 2012

i agree because how will you know wats goin on in the reading if you dont know wat its about

Brye C said

at 1:16 pm on Feb 2, 2012

In a historical novel the setting must be accurate and authentic because you have to know how to understand it. I say this because if you dont know if the setting is real or nonreal you're not going to know what you are reading about.For example, if i was reading Out of the Dust and didnt know what the setting was and i had to answer a question about it i wouldnt understand because i dont know the setting. Allso the setting has to be real because if you are just reading the story about a hurricane and the title is Summer , it wouldnt make sense because the article is about hurricanes but the title is Summer. Another example is that if you dont know the setting you wont be able to comprehend because it's not giving you non-real information and not telling you what the setting really is.I said this statement because readers who are reading a historical story and dont know the setting are going to be confused about the whole story because it's not giving you any good information about the setting. Another example is , say you are reading a book and the main subject they are talking about is about a big storm comming to Baltimore. You would think the setting is somewhere in Baltimore but you dont know what it really is because all it says is that it is in Baltimore. So this is my reason why i think a historical novel must be accurate and authentic.

Justus S said

at 1:21 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree, the novels should be accurate because they need to explain the novel correctly.

Tykia B said

at 2:27 pm on Feb 2, 2012

In a historical novel the setting must be accurate and authentic because it helps the reader better comprehend the article. The setting must match the story.

Brandi B said

at 2:34 pm on Feb 2, 2012

, oh

Brandi B said

at 2:29 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with Tykia and Brye . I agree with them because it will help you coprehend the reading much better. It will also help you because it gives you real information.

Quinta M said

at 2:32 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with brandon

Brandi B said

at 2:39 pm on Feb 2, 2012

, oooooo ! Kaee

Tykia B said

at 2:35 pm on Feb 2, 2012

o o o o o o o o o , DONT agree with me

Brandon J said

at 2:30 pm on Feb 2, 2012

The setting must be accurate and authentic because the story is trying to give out a message and if it is false the message could be misunderstood

Tykia B said

at 2:30 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree , with Brye " Out Of The Dust does NOT have a setting and I did not undedrstand the article either.

Maria A said

at 2:30 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with a couple people about their veiw of the settings. In a historical novel, it has to be accurate so readers can understand and comprehend.
Also, it should be written in the correct oder so the readers also know when which event has taken place.

Quinta M said

at 2:30 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i think the novel "out of dust " settings explian historical events because it tells about the events that happen at that period of time.also the setting must be accuarate because you have to know what you reading and understand what you reading.i said that because you will not know if the story fiction or non-fiction.

Tykia B said

at 2:34 pm on Feb 2, 2012

Quinte You do NOT know what you are talking about ! You are saying anything

Brandi B said

at 2:36 pm on Feb 2, 2012

ooooooooo , ooooooooooooooooooooooo , oooooooooooooooooooooooo , ooooooooooooooooooo , nobody careee , youu just sayinqq anythinqq !!!

Quinta M said

at 2:37 pm on Feb 2, 2012

oooooo mmmm what you write then girl

Mentose M said

at 2:31 pm on Feb 2, 2012

Yes i agree with the people that said that the novel should be accurate and authentic. Everyone should have a clear mind on where the novel is taking place. Also everyone should understand the setting of the novel.

Brissa R said

at 2:31 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I think that the historical novels should be accurate to explain the reading and to help the reader better understand it.

Brandon J said

at 2:32 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with you because you need to understand the information

Brandon J said

at 2:31 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with brandi because it would hard to understand false information

Jennie H said

at 2:32 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I ageee with Nicholas's agree, authenticity is important in a historical novel because it is based on real events that happened in the past. Therefore, using unaccurate information can throw the reader offf and give them false historical facts. This will turn readerss offf to reading the novel.

Brissa R said

at 2:33 pm on Feb 2, 2012

travonnn!!!!!!!

Seirra E said

at 2:36 pm on Feb 2, 2012

this is not a agree or dissagree

Ronald H said

at 2:36 pm on Feb 2, 2012

thats not a agree or disagree Brissa

Tayyab M said

at 2:34 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I think I agree , In a historical novel the setting must be accurate and authentic because it helps the reader better understand abouth the historical events in the novel, like in" out of the dust" it shows this girl and her family has been through the dust storms which really helps me understand how was it like back then.

Travon F said

at 2:34 pm on Feb 2, 2012

brisaa.i agree

Quinta M said

at 2:39 pm on Feb 2, 2012

travon what you agree on then boy

Ronald H said

at 2:34 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with mentose on what you said thats a good point

Quinta M said

at 2:36 pm on Feb 2, 2012

mmmm yea it was

Mentose M said

at 2:35 pm on Feb 2, 2012

Everyone should be able to comprehend on the story and be able to answer any questions about the novel and its settings.

Brandon J said

at 2:41 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with your answer because it helps readers comprehend

Erika T said

at 2:36 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree because each novel tell us how the past was if it was good or bad and the people that were in the past too.

Jennie H said

at 2:40 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree

Stacy H said

at 8:08 pm on Feb 4, 2012

with what

Brandi B said

at 2:41 pm on Feb 2, 2012

oh

Tayyab M said

at 2:36 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with maria

Shamari R said

at 2:37 pm on Feb 2, 2012

yea i agree hello and salutations

Justin B said

at 7:51 pm on Feb 2, 2012

that is a weird responce shamari

Omyra S said

at 2:37 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I also agree with mentose... Like Ronald said

Seirra E said

at 2:37 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i gree with jennie because this do help the setting

Ronald H said

at 2:37 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I'm for Roll of thunder, Hear my cry because from the cover of the novel im for it has a authenic setting with fire and interesting stuff in it and i think its gonna be a good novel ,really good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Danielle N said

at 1:25 pm on Feb 10, 2012

i agree

Maria A said

at 2:38 pm on Feb 2, 2012

The setting is very improtant because without it, the reader would never really know the whole point of the story or the main idea.
This can be very confusing and the reader will be lost.
Also, historic novels usually include things like facts, background information, and what has happend in the past and what will happen in the future.

Ryan F said

at 9:46 am on Feb 3, 2012

maria i agree with your statement we need actual info from books like roosevelt was president during dust bowl

Mentose M said

at 2:38 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with Maria.

Aqib S said

at 2:39 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i agree with tayyab because thats what the story was about

Tayyab M said

at 2:40 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I agree with erika , like she said historical novel must be accurate because it tells you true info. about the events in the past...

Rickey B said

at 2:41 pm on Feb 2, 2012

In a historical novel the setting needs to be accurate and authentic because the story its a true story.

Fatimah K said

at 6:09 pm on Feb 2, 2012

The setting in a historical novel must be accurate and authentic because it makes sure the reading is more realistic and precise. In a historical novel the characters personality should reflected the time period and situation. For example, in Killer Angels the characters acted according to their time period and situation by the way they talked and dressed. Also since the setting was the Civil War, the characters were either confederate or union, which made them have different opinions from each other. This made the novel seem more accurate and absolute. If the setting was else where, then the story line wouldn't have made any sense.

Keyterria C said

at 6:37 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I Argee With EveryOne Whoo Agreed...........Tehheee....

Justin B said

at 7:47 pm on Feb 2, 2012

I've read all of your responces and i think you all are crazy. =)

Jebreel F said

at 9:32 pm on Feb 2, 2012

i Agree with The reader Because You have to Read So you can Understand The Text Better and the author purpose

Tori B said

at 9:54 pm on Feb 2, 2012

Yes, I think the historical element contributed to the authenticity of the story. In the story "Out of the Dust", it told the reader the time of year and location everything took place. Being as though the story was being told from first person, it gives the reader a feel that they are the actual ones experiencing what the character is going through. Also, the setting must be accurate because at the beginning of the story, it tells the reader where everything takes place and the time of year it took place. And being told in first person, it gives the reader a feeling of a first hand account.

Justin B said

at 10:00 pm on Feb 2, 2012

dude i totally agree with you

Joshua W said

at 10:38 am on Feb 3, 2012

Of course the historical element contributed to the authenticity of the story. In the story "The Killer Angels", Keeping the weapons of the solders and the behavior of the people allow the reader to be immersed in the story. The setting is also very important to historical novels. Keeping the setting in a authentic place of course keeps the novel authentic too. Imagine a book that takes place in space with humans landing on the moon...that was in 1783. That would ruin the immersion of the reader. Completely. It of course will ruin the authenticy of the story and ruin the immersion of the reader.

Jebreel F said

at 12:35 am on Feb 4, 2012

the story roll of thunder hear my cry is a good book ithave text feature that i can use so i can understand but also its authentic because when you find the main i dea to the story




Dylan T said

at 2:04 pm on Feb 10, 2012

Roll of thunder hear my cry:)

Brandon J said

at 2:32 pm on Feb 10, 2012

i believe the historical element must be accurate it tells the reader the time of year and location everything took place. since the story was being told from first person it lets the reader experience what the character is going through. Also the setting must be accurate because at the beginning of the story it tells the reader where everything takes place and the time of year it took place.

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