Book Talks
What is a book talk?
The purpose of a book talk is to “sell” the book you just read. Think of it as a commercial or movie trailer for the book. You will create a 2-3 minute talk about a book that includes just enough plot, character, setting, and conflict information to interest other students in the classroom. The main purpose of a book talk is to grab an audience’s attention and make them want to read the book.
How do I complete the book talk assignment?
1. Read the book (never try to do a book talk on a book you haven’t read).
2. Complete the Book Talk Pre-Write.
3. Write a final version of your book talk.
4. Practice your book talk.
5. Present your book talk to the class.
What is included in a book talk?
The HOOK (something that will grab the audience’s attention)
• Ask a question
• Connect a theme to the listeners’ lives
• Read an interesting part of the book
• Use props
• Link the book to other novels or movies
The CONTENT (tell about the characters, setting, and plot)
• Vividly describe the setting
• Retell an exciting part of the book
• Share memorable characters
• Give background information on the plot (not the whole story)
The CLIFFHANGER
• End your book talk with something unresolved. Leave the audience wanting more
so that the listeners will want to read the book to find out what happens.
SAMPLE:
Have you ever had a secret place that you could escape to? Who would you share
that place with? In Bridge to Terabithia, two fifth grade children, Jess Aarons and Leslie
Burke become unlikely best friends. Jess, a boy from a large, poor family befriends the
big-city girl, Leslie, who is an only child. Their home lives are totally different, but they
become best friends. Together they create their own “magical” kingdom they call
Terabithia. As the rulers of this make-believe world, they can escape the realities of
their lives. During spring break, a tragedy strikes that threatens to destroy Terabithia.
Read this book to find out if the magic of Terabithia will be lost forever.
Here you will find all the information our class uses for Book Talks:
(1) Book Talk Schedule
(2) Graphic Organizers (fiction & non-fiction)
(3) Book Talk Instructions
(4) Book Talk Student Sign Up Form
(5) Book Talk Rubrics
Helpful Links:
https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/videos/book-trailers/
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/books/booktalks
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/books/book-trailers
http://www.homeworkhotline.org/ela
The purpose of a book talk is to “sell” the book you just read. Think of it as a commercial or movie trailer for the book. You will create a 2-3 minute talk about a book that includes just enough plot, character, setting, and conflict information to interest other students in the classroom. The main purpose of a book talk is to grab an audience’s attention and make them want to read the book.
How do I complete the book talk assignment?
1. Read the book (never try to do a book talk on a book you haven’t read).
2. Complete the Book Talk Pre-Write.
3. Write a final version of your book talk.
4. Practice your book talk.
5. Present your book talk to the class.
What is included in a book talk?
The HOOK (something that will grab the audience’s attention)
• Ask a question
• Connect a theme to the listeners’ lives
• Read an interesting part of the book
• Use props
• Link the book to other novels or movies
The CONTENT (tell about the characters, setting, and plot)
• Vividly describe the setting
• Retell an exciting part of the book
• Share memorable characters
• Give background information on the plot (not the whole story)
The CLIFFHANGER
• End your book talk with something unresolved. Leave the audience wanting more
so that the listeners will want to read the book to find out what happens.
SAMPLE:
Have you ever had a secret place that you could escape to? Who would you share
that place with? In Bridge to Terabithia, two fifth grade children, Jess Aarons and Leslie
Burke become unlikely best friends. Jess, a boy from a large, poor family befriends the
big-city girl, Leslie, who is an only child. Their home lives are totally different, but they
become best friends. Together they create their own “magical” kingdom they call
Terabithia. As the rulers of this make-believe world, they can escape the realities of
their lives. During spring break, a tragedy strikes that threatens to destroy Terabithia.
Read this book to find out if the magic of Terabithia will be lost forever.
Here you will find all the information our class uses for Book Talks:
(1) Book Talk Schedule
(2) Graphic Organizers (fiction & non-fiction)
(3) Book Talk Instructions
(4) Book Talk Student Sign Up Form
(5) Book Talk Rubrics
Helpful Links:
https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/videos/book-trailers/
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/books/booktalks
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/books/book-trailers
http://www.homeworkhotline.org/ela
Student Examples of Book Talks
CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME VIDEOS BELOW AS EXAMPLES OF BOOK TALKS!
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