Jan 16, 2008 fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson genre. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson this fictional diary is the story of mattie, a teenager who lives in philadelphia at the time of the yellow fever epidemic that took the lives of up to. Book design by steve scott the text for this book is set in adobe caslon. Andersons novel is set in late eighteenthcentury america, a time when men wore powdered wigs and george washington was president. Manufactured in the united states of america 26 28 30 29 27 the library of congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows. Do you believe that the novel does a good job of expounding on this theme.
Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson bookworm burrow. The settingwhere and when the story takes place in the book. Fever 1793 discussion guide during the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook gains new strengths. This unit study of fever 1793 has been developed to enhance students understanding of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia during 1793. When a fever starts to spread throughout the town and neighboring towns she will need to grow up fast, especially when her own mother falls ill.
Rising 8th grade fever 1793 summer reading assignment. There were many things going on during the 1700s and some things get left out of discussions. Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. Fever 1793 is about the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia that happened in the late summer of 1793. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Fever 1793 is a standalone, young readers novel written by laurie halse anderson. See more ideas about middle school literature, fever book and middle school novels. The reader skillfully portrays the plucky teenaged heroine of this historical novel about the yellow fever epidemic that beset philadelphia in the late 18th century. The story fever 1793 takes place in philadelphia during the. I chose to use this text because this was an event that really happened in the united states during the late 1700s. Juvenile historical fiction published in 2000 recommended age group. My fight now was not with my mother, but rather the fight to stay alive. Students will be actively engaged in a number of activities that will enhance their reading, writing, thinking, and language skills.
Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest philadelphia has ever seen. Find books like fever 1793 from the worlds largest community of readers. My teacher told me to write 4 paragraph and one full page long. Fever 1793 questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on fever 1793. I love historical fiction and this book was very interesting in describing the 1793 yellow fever plague in philadelphia through the eyes of young 14 year old mattie cook. How teachers and students can make the quick transition to online learning. Storylineplot setting the setting of this story, is in the city of philadelphia. This set of lesson plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. This is an 84 page novel study for fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson.
Laurie halse anderson shares my story of the historical misfortune of ailment that swept my city in her novel fever 1793. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Its the year 1793 and the only thing little fourteenyearold mattie cook needs to worry about is how to avoid her mothers scoldings. Get an answer for need help writing reaction essay about fever 1793 book by laurie halse anderson. Published in 2000, fever 1793 is a young adult novel that tells the story of a. Litplan lesson plans for fever 1793complete unit of study. The story fever 1793 takes place in historic philadelphia in the year 1793. The fever of 1973 was the first high school book that was assigned for me to read over the summer. Buy fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson online at alibris.
Many of a persons early life experiences can contribute to this transition, even if it is the simplest of things. Mar 21, 2016 book talk for fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Fever 1793 is an excellent book to use in 5th 8th grades. In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, matilda learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and family. Its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Sep 11, 2001 many of a persons early life experiences can contribute to this transition, even if it is the simplest of things. I spoke with her mother, with mistress logan, mother answered softly, looking at her neat rows of carrots.
A picture book, ndito runs, was a 1996 pick of the lists from the american booksellers association. Also a good nonfiction book to augment reading of fever, 1793 by laurie halsey anderson. Speak, twisted, prom, chains, catalyst, and fever 1793. Fever 1793 begins in august 1793, with 14yearold matilda cook awakening to a typical day. The opening scene of andersons ambitious novel about the yellow fever epidemic that ravaged philadelphia in the late 18th century shows a hint of the gallows. Mar 16, 2011 digital book talk for childrens literature.
Matildas family earns extra profits from the coffeehouse in august, but no one can agree on how to spend it. We follow the epidemic through matilda cook and her small group of family and friends. This book starts out with 14 year old mattie being well a typical 14 year old. Edwards award for her contribution to young adult literature, and fever 1793 is an american library association best book for young adults and a new york public library best book for teens. Fever study guide answers by chapters posted feb 27, 20, 6. Discuss the opinions of all three family members on how money should be spent. She lives with her mother and paternal grandfather.
One of the themes fever, 1793 addresses is perseverance. Fever 1793 novel encyclopedia of greater philadelphia. The reading assignments are approximately 30 pages each. Need help writing reaction essay about fever 1793 book by. Matilda mattie cook is a fourteenyearold girl living above a coffeehouse in philadelphia with her mother, grandfather a former military man, a parrot named king george, and an orange cat named silas. At some point in a persons life, they must make the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Fever study guide answers by chapters nelson middle. I read this book with my daughter for her summer reading assignment. Always up stitching quilts, spinning wool, she constantly kept herself busy. Print a copy of the fever 1793 literature circle questions printable for each student. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson synopsis during the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Her title, speak, was named a 2000 printz honor book by the american library association and was a finalist for the 1999 national book award. Fever 1793 laurie halse anderson duval county public. Its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with.
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