Its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. Now they include polly, the serving girl at the cook coffeehouse. This book will take my kids to philadelphia during the yellow fever epidemic during that time. Study guide for fever 1793 fever 1793 study guide contains a biography of laurie halse anderson, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Fever 1793 kindle edition by anderson, laurie halse, earley, lori. These novel activities supplement and help guide your instruction of the historical fiction novel, fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Before you read vocabulary building comprehension questions language. Get an answer for what is the most important conflict of fever 1793. An epidemic of fever sweeps through the streets of 1793 philadelphia in this novel from laurie halse. Matilda lives with her mother and grandfather above the family coffeehouse. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Fever 1793, is a historical fiction book written by laurie halse anderson, which is based on an epidemic, known as yellow fever that had taken place in philadelphia during 1793, killing a few thousand individuals. Learn about the historical context of philadelphia during the 1700s. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public.
Dec 03, 2012 what are you talking about fever 1793 was one of the best books iv ever read. Chapter 1 august 16th, 1793 at the very beginning of the book, matilda, the main character, wakes up and is immediately interrogated from her mother. Integrating literature and social studies with fever 1793 overview. Author laurie halse anderson writes about such a time in fever, 1793. In 2002, after the publication of fever 1793, catalyst was published by penguin under the viking imprint. Fever 1793 early american history webquest for middle.
Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, lori earley, paperback. This test is designed to test your knowldege about the book fever 1793. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. The settingwhere and when the story takes place in the book. See more ideas about middle school reading, yellow fever and middle school. Aug 16, 2011 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. Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several. Which of the following correctly expressing the wishes of all three family members. This book is set during the postrevolutionary time period and give students an. Sep 01, 2000 in an intense, wellresearched tale that will resonate particularly with readers in parts of the country where the west nile virus and other insectborne diseases are active, anderson speak, 1999, etc. You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this section.
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 unit study of fever 1793 has been developed to enhance students understanding of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia during 1793. Detail the reallife impact of yellow fever in the united states in 1793. The acclaimed author of speak, which was a national book award finalist, an ala michael l. Jasmin ruiz 16 year old mattie cook lives with hard working mother lucille, former captain grandfather and freed slave eliza who serves as there cook. January book report a historical fiction novel for teens written by laurie halse anderson and steve scott. Matildas mother is worried about the rumors of a fever in the city. Fever 1793 summary from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Describe the city of philadelphia during 1793 and explain how it changes as the yellow fever epidemic takes over.
She has written numerous books for children including turkey pox, no time for mothers day, fever 1793, speak, catalyst, independent dames. Fever study guide answers by chapters nelson middle. I suggest this to people who enjoy nonfiction and adventure. Always up stitching quilts, spinning wool, she constantly kept herself busy.
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. A picture book, ndito runs, was a 1996 pick of the lists from the american booksellers association. Throughout the book, matilda and her mother never say they love each other, yet. Examine this map showing the deaths from yellow fever in philadelphia in 1793. Using prior knowledge and contextual clues below are the sentences in which the vocabulary words appear in the text. She has many personalities and is seen doing multiple things grandfather rounddynamic. She lives in philadelphia and has no additional siblings. They will be engaged and learn about this important time all at once. List 10 facts that you learned about the yellow fever virus. Shes the main character who goes through tons of changes during this book. Laurie halse andersons fever, 1793 is a novel about a fourteenyearold girl.
Fever 1793 complete novel study teaching guide vocab, text. 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. Based on the true events of a yellow fever outbreak in philadelphia. Mattie must learn quickly how to survive in a city turned frantic with disease. How is it related to both negative things the fever and positive ones such as blanchards yellow balloon. This book is set during the postrevolutionary time period and give students an idea of life in philadelphia during the 1790s. Fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic.
What part of philadelphia seemed to be most effected by yellow fever. Students will be actively engaged in a number of activities that will enhance their reading, writing, thinking, and language skills. In august, 1793, 14yearold matilda mattie cook is awakened by her mother, lucille cook, scolding her for sleeping late. The main character of fever 1793 is fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook, who is about to embark on a tumultuous few months that will change her life forever.
This quiz and worksheet is a helpful way to see how well you know the book fever, 1793 before moving on to other topics. Define historical fiction and explain how fever 1793 fits this genre. 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. During the summer of mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Get an answer for 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. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson chapters before you read the chapter. My students need a class set of the book fever 1793. This is an 84 page novel study for fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Matildas family earns extra profits from the coffeehouse in august, but no one can agree on how to spend it. The action takes place in the same high school as speak and features cameo appearances by some of its characters. 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 fevers historical context, sharing fever 1793 s.
Flagg, helps her recover by making sure she is fed and drinks plenty of fluids. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates tpts content guidelines. 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. Hold up a copy of the book fever 1793 and explain to students that they will be reading this novel to compliment their study of colonial times andor post. It is a historical novel about a 14 year old girl, matilda, trying to survive an outbreak of yellow fever. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson suggestions and expectations this curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways. Its 1793, and though business has never been better at the. But fourteenyearold mattie cook doesnt get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate. Its the year 1793 and the only thing little fourteenyearold mattie cook needs to worry about is how to avoid her mothers scoldings. In fever 1793, by laurie halse anderson, sixteen year old matilda or mattie cook changes dramatically over the course of the book. She feels like matilda would be safer living in the country away from the possibility of disease.
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. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda. Things go well running the coffeehouse until fever breaks out in philadelphia. We find out that there are some sore feelings between the two. Fever 1793 fever 1793 was written by laurie halse anderson, and first published in 2000. I suggest that due to some death content and some violent scenes. Writer laurie halse anderson on her book forge and the inspiring american revolution. Mattie would rather daydream about escaping philadelphia, much like blanchards hotair balloon which flew earlier that year, but she reluctantly complies. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. The story fever 1793 takes place in historic philadelphia in the year 1793.
As we summarize andersons book, well highlight some of the important characters. Describe who these historical people are and how they play a part in. What you never knew about the women and girls of the american revolution, chains and the impossible knife of memory. Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. In the beginning, she is portrayed to be a young selfish girl who was always too lazy to work. Fever 1793 begins in august 1793, with 14yearold matilda cook awakening to a typical day. Fever 1793 is an excellent book to use in 5th 8th grades. What are some modern day epidemics that you could compare to the yellow fever outbreak of 1793. 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. Mattie is, for the most part, just a normal teenager. Only 12 years after winning the war for independence and six years after adopting the constitution, the united states faced a serious domestic threat when, in july 1793, a yellow fever epidemic struck philadelphia.
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. Mattie is needed immediately to help in their coffeehouse, since their serving girl, polly, is late for work. She climbs into a wagon full of orphaned fever survivors, and helps the smaller. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated. Laurie halse anderson is the new york timesbestselling author who writes for kids of all ages. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. Fever 1793 kindle edition by anderson, laurie halse, earley. Fever study guide answers by chapters posted feb 27, 20, 6. Fever 1793 laurie halse anderson book study by hawleys. What are some historical facts mentioned in fever 1793. How is it related to both negative things the fever and positive ones. 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.
Set in late colonial philadelphia and based on true events, the story follows fourteenyearold mattie cook as the city she lives in falls prey to a deadly outbreak of yellow fever. Matilda will be coming of age during a crisis situation the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and selfreliance when. Name three things you want to learn about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Print a copy of the fever 1793 literature circle questions printable for each student. Find fever 1793 lesson plans and teaching resources. Each chapter of the novel study focuses on three chapters of fever 1793 and is comprised of five of the following different activities. Fever 1793 study guide from litcharts the creators of. Fever 1793 chapters 16 questions flashcards quizlet. My students love a good book and will really enjoy the things i have planned for the book study of fever 1793. The reading assignments are approximately 30 pages each. Fever, 1793 is a ya historical novel by american author laurie halse anderson, published in 2000. The yellow fever outbreak began in the beginning of august 1793, and the more individuals became sick and deceased, the more philadelphia citizens became frightened.
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. Matildas grandfather wants to open a store with the extra money, matilda wants to buy new equipment for the coffeehouse and try to expand their store into a full restaurant, and matildas mother wants to save the money because she fears yellow fever will take over the town and hurt business. Literature circle questions use the questions and activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Her books speak and chains were national book award finalists. Find books like fever 1793 from the worlds largest community of readers.
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