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SEd Eng 213a Book Evaluation Sheet For Historical Fiction
SEd Eng 213a Book Evaluation Sheet For Historical Fiction
Setting
1. When/where is the setting for the story? Does the writer bring the setting to life
through the inclusion of authentic details that do not overwhelm the story?
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Characters
2. Who are the characters? Do the characters behave in ways that are believable, given the
time period in which they live?
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Conflict
3. What is the conflict in the story? Is the conflict in the story plausible in light of the time
period in which the story is set?
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Overall Evaluation
Rate the book using the following scale:
Strongly recommended_____ Recommended_____ Not recommended _____ Strongly not
recommended _____
Other comments:
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