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English 10 - Perspectives - Inspired by History (2020-2021): Book Selection

Book Selection

Historical Fiction - Selecting Your Book

 

Learning Targets:

Today I will explore books linked within this guide in order to find titles of interest for the English 10, Perspectives unit. I will know I'm successful when I find books I may want to read, share titles with my classmates, and submit the Google Form to my teacher.

 

Directions: Browse the titles linked below and complete the note sheet (available in your teacher's Google Classroom); you are welcome to borrow books from Robinson's library or The Fairfax County Public Library (even if you don't have a library card, you may borrow books using your FCPS student ID).

 

Text Requirements - Please select a text that meets the following requirements:

1) A work of historical fiction

2) You have access to the text (via RBSS' library, The Public Library, or from your home)

3) The text is approved by your teacher

4) Your parent or guardian deems the text acceptable

 

If you would like additional information about a book, feel free to ask Mrs. Reakes Smith or investigate using the library catalog, Amazon, or Google. Enjoy!

Robinson Library - Perspectives Collection

Robinson's Library

Click the image below to examine titles available through Robinson's library

Or browse by the topic, historical fiction; add the "published" filter (top right of the screen, under "sort by") for the most recent books. 

If you are registered for Learning Ally, consider browsing for the book HERE as well. 

Public Library - Historical Fiction

Fairfax County Public Library

Search for a book available through The Fairfax County Public Library by clicking the image below: 

No Fairfax County Public Library card? No problem! Click below for details: 

 

Or apply for a card by clicking the link below! 

Good Reads Lists

Explore titles on Goodreads - an example list is linked below. 

  • Please Note: Goodreads books are recommended by the general public; they are not specifically selected for high school students. Please use your best judgement when browsing these lists.