Independent Reading Assignment- Historical & Cultural Context

This worksheet can be used with any literary work.

Students are asked the following questions:
--What makes up history? List at least 5 things.
--What makes up culture? List at least 5 things.
--What was going on during the time period when this book was written? List at least 5 things.
--What is the historical context of your book? What in your definition of history is present in this book? Give at least two quotes with explanation. Don’t forget page numbers.
--What is the cultural context of your book? What in your definition of culture is present in this book? Give at least two quotes with explanation. Don’t forget page numbers.
--What is your book trying to say about the time period it portrays and/or was written during?
--What is your book trying to say about the culture(s) it portrays?

Answer key not included as answers will vary.

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