Fever 1793 brings even more to the table it can bring science and math into play as well activities for fever 1793. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family. Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Fever 1793 taught about philadelphia as a capital city of our country, president washington and the yellow fever epidemic which occurred in 1793. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson chapters before you read the chapter. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated. Fever 1793 is about the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia that happened in the late summer of 1793. This historical fiction book makes you jump out of your seat as you read. 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. Jan 6, 2014 explore watersheeps board fever 1793 by laurie halse. 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. This is an 84 page novel study for fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson.
Inspired by the yellow fever epidemic that struck and killed almost 5,000 people in philadelphia in the late summer months of. 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. The book describes in graphic detail the symptoms, progress, and agonies of the disease, and how it destroys lives and families when philadelphia falls victim in 1793. Many of a persons early life experiences can contribute to this transition, even if it is the simplest of things. Rising 8th grade fever 1793 summer reading assignment. So fever, 1793 is the primary redirectthe r from book that is in several substantial categories and is a. It does get really sad at times, but has a really good ending. So fever, 1793 is the primary redirectthe r from book that is in several substantial categories and is a redirect with possibilities. At the same time i judged that we should consider the main title to be fever, 1793 with comma, following its library of congress catalog record and most worldcat library records. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, lori earley, paperback. Map major events from the book on a historical map of philadelphia and the surrounding areas. I think fever is a great book because in the middle the book starts spilling out the suspense.
Hannah more, the young lady abroad or affectionate advice on the social and moral habits of females, 1777. I think what made it so creepy for me was the reality of it all. Enhance your students comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of the book with these activities and discussion questions. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson about the book august 1793. Fever 1793 is an excellent book to use in 5th 8th grades.
The acclaimed author of speak, which was a national book award finalist, an ala michael l. Published in 2000, fever 1793 is a young adult novel that tells the story of a. Eliza promised we would find my mother or learn her fate as soon as the epidemic was over. Laurie halse anderson was born on october 23, 1961 in potsdam, new york and still lives in northern new york. 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.
I had to read this book in 7th grade, but idk when some grades have to read it. Comparison of matilda cook in fever 1793 free essay example. By the end of september, 20,000 people had fled the city. Readers will be drawn in by the characters and will. Jan 01, 2006 fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. Fever 1793 begins with good historical information for the reader who may not be aware of the situation in philadelphia. 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. Mar 21, 2016 book talk for fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Yet despite the realistic details, the book is not gory. Historical fiction works wonderfully in the middle school classroom because it can be used to tie together language arts and social studies. Fever, 1793 is a work of historical fiction, which means that it makes use of time and place in the distant past to unfold the plot, as well as to dramatize its basic themes and concerns. Author laurie halse anderson writes about such a time in fever, 1793. Welcome to the book club of fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. At the close of the 18th century, philadelphia was the bustling capital of the united states, with washington and jefferson in residence.
Things go well running the coffeehouse until fever breaks out in philadelphia. Philadelphia was the capital of the newly formed united states at that time, and the events described take. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest philadelphia has ever seen. 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. Fever 1793 discussion guide during the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook gains new strengths. 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. It is represented not just in this book, but in several.
Storylineplot setting the setting of this story, is in the city of philadelphia. We didnt talk about what would happen after the fever. 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. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia fever 1793 novel. Book talk the main theme of this story would be that with confidence, hope and courage during difficult situations, is the key to surviving and overcoming it. Edwards award from the american library association in 2010 for her contribution to young adult literature she was first recognized for her novel speak, published in 1999. This novel takes place during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 in philadelphia, an actual historical event. 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.
A low voice and soft address are the common indications of a wellbred woman. Learn fever 1793 chapter 17 guide with free interactive flashcards. I suggest this to people who enjoy nonfiction and adventure. Laurie halse anderson is an american writer, known for childrens and young adult novels. What were the major disagreements among doctors about the fever. Fever 1793 makes mention of a number of things from that particular environment which many readers may not be familiar with.
Books similar to fever 1793 meet your next favorite book. She was first recognized for her novel speak, published in 1999. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and selfreliance when. 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. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Through the course of this book, mattie demonstrates how she can change from a selfish immature girl into a selfless, hardworking, and mature lady. The main character of fever 1793 is fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook, who is about to embark on a tumultuous.
August 16, 1793 word page number definition droned abhorred dawdling 1. Why does matties mothers family not talk to them anymore. Juvenile historical fiction published in 2000 recommended age group. The epidemic literally decimated the population of the city, killing 10% of its people. Its 1793, and though business has never been better at the. Why might anderson have chosen this primary source excerpt to open her novel. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated from her sick. This book starts out with 14 year old mattie being well a typical 14 year old. Find books like fever 1793 from the worlds largest community of readers. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. With a straight line, match each item on the left with the proper description or meaning on the right.
What are some historical facts mentioned in fever 1793. Mar 16, 2011 digital book talk for childrens literature. This became lauries third novel on the new york times bestseller list. 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. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson overdrive rakuten. Vintage aircrafts precision formation of a group of 36 flying fortress bombers. In the beginning, she is portrayed to be a young selfish girl who was always too lazy to work. Other names, characters, places, and incidents are the. We have tons of study questions for you here, all completely free. 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. Edwards award from the american library association in 2010 for her contribution to young adult literature. She wants to turn the cook coffeehouse into the finest business in philadelphia, the capital of the new united states. Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several picture books, she lives in.
In fever 1793, by laurie halse anderson, sixteen year old matilda or mattie cook changes dramatically over the course of the book. Rather, the sickness is a powerful backdrop against which a variety of. This test is designed to test your knowldege about the book fever 1793. 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. Choose from 500 different sets of fever 1793 chapter 17 guide flashcards on quizlet. Writer laurie halse anderson on her book forge and the inspiring american revolution duration.
Laurie finished fever 1793 and it was published in 2000. Fever 1793 is a historical fiction young adult novel based on an actual epidemic of yellow fever in philadelphia that wiped out 5,000 peopleor 10 percent of the citys populationin three months. We follow the epidemic through matilda cook and her small group of family and friends. Fever 1793 is a wonderful book about a young foolish girl turning into a mature and hardworking young lady. Sep 11, 2001 many of a persons early life experiences can contribute to this transition, even if it is the simplest of things. Since 1993, laurie had been rewriting fever 1793, originally titled bitter drops. 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. In the quote, we get a sense of the scale of the fever, the devastation becoming tenfold. The story fever 1793 takes place in philadelphia during the postrevolutionary war years. Andersons novel is set in late eighteenthcentury america, a time when men wore powdered wigs and george washington was president. This novel is about the yellow fever epidemic that engulfed philadelphia in 1793. I suggest that due to some death content and some violent scenes.
The book takes place in philadelphia, pennsylvania in 1793. Any references to historical events, real people, or real locales are used fictitiously. Fourteenyearold mattie cook is ambitious, adventurous, and sick to death of listening to her mother. Create a timeline of the yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, consulting the primary sources that anderson cites. Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several picture books, she lives in pennsylvania, with her husband, two teenage daughters, and a cat. This book is set during the postrevolutionary time period and give students an idea of life in philadelphia during the 1790s.
She wants to turn the cook coffeehouse into the finest business in philadelphia, the capital of the ne. In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, matilda learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and family. This walking tour is based on the novel fever 1793. Historical fiction, young adult literature historical fiction. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson bookworm burrow.
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