3-5 Learning Community-Book Talks  

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Book TALKS 
Goals of a book talk:
  • Creating avid readers
  • Sell reading for pleasure
  • Introduce new ideas
  • Develop appreciation of style and character portrayal

What is a book talk or book trailer?
“A book talk is like a movie trailer. The idea is to “sell” the book. You want to give enough information to lure the audience into wanting more.” The Tech-Savvy Booktalker: A Guide for 21st-Century Educators - Nancy J. Keane and Terence W. Cavanaugh
Sample Book Talks
  • The Lorax Book Talk
    Huber Ridge- Ms. Haven's 5th grader


  • Book Talks on ITSCO
     Ohio Students share book talks - itsco.infohio.org/index.php/search
    Annie the Doughnut by Laurie Keller Arnie the talking doughnut convinces Mr. Bing that not all doughnuts are meant to be eaten. Created on an iPad with Puppet Pals


  • Book Trailer-McVay Elementary
                                 
                        Joey from Ann Romero's third grade- McVay Elementary
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