Now they include polly, the serving girl at the cook coffeehouse. Fever, 1793 book king county library system bibliocommons. Through the perspective of 14 year old mattie, the horror of the 1793 plague in philadelphia is revealed. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, 5,000 or more people were listed in the official register of deaths between august 1 and november 9. Students will be actively engaged in a number of activities that will enhance their reading, writing, thinking, and language skills. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson chapters before you read the chapter.
She was first recognized for her novel speak, published in 1999. Matilda will be coming of age during a crisis situation the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. A prophecy 1793, visions of the daughters of albion 1793, the book of urizen 1794, the songs of experience 17934, europe. Use any clues you can find in the sentence combined with your prior knowledge, and write what you think the underlined words mean on the lines provided. This is an historical novel based on the yellow fever epidemic that hit philadelphia during the summer of 1793. What are some historical facts mentioned in fever 1793. Inspired by the yellow fever epidemic that struck and killed almost 5,000 people in philadelphia in the late summer months of. Jan 01, 2006 fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. Fever 1793 is a standalone, youngreaders novel written by laurie halse. In the middle of the book, the story becomes more melodramatic as it focuses on the main character as she tries desperately to find her mother and a place for her grandfather and her as the fever engulfs the city. I was thinking about doing it on the part where matties. The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 is a young adult nonfiction title that draws on firsthand accounts and explores the fever s historical context, sharing fever 1793 s emphasis on the lifesaving efforts of the free africans. I suggest this to people who enjoy nonfiction and adventure. This is a book trailer created by a lamar library aide to promote this title to our student population and other libraries.
Print a copy of the fever 1793 literature circle questions printable for each student. Laurie halse andersons fever, 1793 is a novel about a fourteenyearold girl named matilda mattie cook who comes of age during the infamous yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia in 1793. The childrens quarantine book club will be reading fever, 1793 by laurie halse anderson, a historical novel based on when yellow fever. This novel is about the yellow fever epidemic that engulfed philadelphia in 1793. Apr 10, 2012 this is a novel study to be used in the classroom with fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson.
My project is to make a comic strip with at least 6 boxes with diologue about an important scene in the book. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. The main character of fever 1793 is fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook, who is about to embark on a tumultuous. Its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. Its an extreme scenario, and in order to respond to it, matilda has to grow up very, very quickly due to her situations and growing up becomes a matter of life and death.
Ogilvie shrieked, mother knelt down and laid the back of her hand against colettes forehead. The story fever 1793 takes place in historic philadelphia in the year 1793. A picture book, ndito runs, was a 1996 pick of the lists from the american booksellers association. The reading assignments are approximately 30 pages each.
Fever 1793 laurie halse anderson page 4 read online. So, i wasnt sure on what part of the book to do my project on. Fever, 1793 is a historical fiction novel that allows for collaboration with science. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated. This is a novel study to be used in the classroom with fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Oct 26, 2015 this is a book trailer created by a lamar library aide to promote this title to our student population and other libraries. Fever, 1793 by laurie halse anderson in 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and selfreliance when she is forced to cope with the horrors of a yellow fever epidemic. This study guide consists of approximately 50 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of fever 1793. This 56page guide for fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 29 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. Fever 1793 literature guide for teachers, 5th9th grade.
Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Students will learn about the yellow fever epidemic, the free african society, and life after the american revolution. Fever 1793 is an excellent book to use in 5th 8th grades. Robert has an appointment with the mayor this very day to insist that he put an end to the rumors of yellow fever. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and selfreliance when she is forced to cope with the horrors of a yellow fever epidemic. Laurie halse anderson is an american writer, known for childrens and young adult novels. 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. These notes were contributed by members of the gradesaver community. This unit study of fever 1793 has been developed to enhance students understanding of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia during 1793. We have tons of study questions for you here, all completely free. Fever 1793 begins with good historical information for the reader who may not be aware of the situation in philadelphia.
Enhance your students comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of the book with these activities and discussion questions. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. I had to read this book in 7th grade, but idk when some grades have to read it. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. I suggest that due to some death content and some violent scenes. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson bookworm burrow. The author uses a lot of foreshadowing to hook the reader. But fourteenyearold mattie cook doesnt get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate.
Fever 1793 book trailer laurie halse anderson youtube. Fever 1793 discussion questions laurie halse anderson this study guide consists of approximately 50 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of fever 1793. By the end of september, 20,000 people had fled the city. After matties mother becomes ill, grandfather takes mattie to the countryside to stay with friends. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. We follow the epidemic through matilda cook and her small group of family and friends. Sep 11, 2011 for people that have read fever 1793, by laurie halse anserson i have to do a project on the book fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson thats due wednesday. Fever 1793 discussion guide scholastic books for kids. Written by julia wolf and other people who wish to remain anonymous. Each chapter of the novel study focuses on three chapters of fever 1793 and is comprised of five of the following different activities. Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. Books similar to fever 1793 meet your next favorite book. Mattie cook lives with her mother and grandfather above the familys coffee shop when the historic 1793 yellow fever epidemic hits philadelphia.
The year 1789 marked the beginning of tremendous creativity for blake as he published his major works in the relatively short period to follow the marriage of heaven and hell 179093, the french revolution 1791, america. See more ideas about yellow fever and middle school novels. Ill never complain about a cold day again, i vowed after another week of unceasing heat. Fever 1793 is about the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia that happened in the late summer of 1793. Fever 1793 complete novel study teaching guide vocab, text.
Edwards award from the american library association in 2010 for her contribution to young adult literature. This is very well researched and gives insight into 18th century america including the role of the french and the african freepeople. This is a novel study for fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. In the opening scenes of the novel, mattie expresses envy that eliza lives by the beautiful river, while mattie lives. Her books speak and chains were national book award finalists. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest philadelphia has ever seen. I heard a man died of the fever in the middle of the. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting.
This novel takes place during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 in philadelphia, an actual historical event. Fever 1793 study guide from litcharts the creators of. This is an historical novel based on the yellow fever epidemic that. 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. Mattie is, for the most part, just a normal teenager. Fever 1793 teachers guide explore late eighteenthcentury life in america with the discussion topics and crosscurricular activities in this teachers guide for fever 1793.
Always when you sweep a room, throw a little wet sand all over it, and that will gather up all the flue and dust. Juvenile historical fiction published in 2000 recommended age group. The story fever 1793 takes place in philadelphia during the postrevolutionary war years. Laurie halse anderson began work on fever 1793 in 1993 after she came across an article in her local newspaper commemorating the epidemic that had devastated philadelphia two centuries before. As a middle school english teacher, reading childrens and young adult fiction is part. This novel study divides fever 1793 into eight sections for study. This test is designed to test your knowldege about the book fever 1793. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop. Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several picture books, she lives in. It does get really sad at times, but has a really good ending. Fever, 1793 book douglas county libraries bibliocommons. S3 29 chapter eight september 2nd, 1793 smelled the breath of death for the first time since all this hardship began, and was scared.
Author laurie halse anderson writes about such a time in fever, 1793. Find books like fever 1793 from the worlds largest community of readers. Matildas family earns extra profits from the coffeehouse in august, but no one can agree on how to spend it. Edwards award from the american library association in. This is an 84 page novel study for fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. Home study guides fever 1793 fever 1793 summary fever 1793 summary by laurie halse anderson. 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. Everyones classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in anothers room. The acclaimed author of speak, which was a national book award finalist, an ala michael l. Using prior knowledge and contextual clues below are the sentences in which the vocabulary words appear in the text. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Which of the following correctly expressing the wishes of all three family members.
Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson suggestions and expectations this curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways. The settingwhere and when the story takes place in the book. The vast majority of them died of yellow fever, making the epidemic in the city of 50,000 people one of the most severe in united states history. This book is set during the postrevolutionary time period and give students an idea of life in philadelphia during the 1790s. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. A tale of the revolution, by avi, is another young adult historical novel. For people that have read fever 1793, by laurie halse anserson i have to do a project on the book fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson thats due wednesday.
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