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Introduction
Introduction
We are counting down the days until we begin March Madness, and do we have a challenge for you!! Take out your phones, cameras, and tablets. Ready? Set? Read and Record!!
Congratulations! Your teacher has just chosen you to create a booktalk for your classmates. Your goal is to get your friends and classmates hooked, or interested in reading the book you recommend in your book talk. You have an awesome responsibility. Ready to motivate others to read?
A booktalk is a short (less than a minute) talk about a book you want to motivate others to read. It is similar to a movie trailer but for books. The purpose of a booktalk is to "sell" the book like an advertisement. You want to give enough information about the text to interest the listeners but you are not giving a summary of the book. You don't want to give away the important parts of the book. You certainly never want to give away the ending. You want to highlight the interesting points. You may want to read certain passages to your listeners. The main purpose of a booktalk is to grab the audience's interest and make them want to read the book. It's always a good idea to end the booktalk with a cliffhanger.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
In this challenge you will:
- Complete a booktalk script using Google Docs.
- Record a booktalk using the Chatterpix app.
- Share a video with your teacher either using email or by uploading onto Google Drive.
Directions
Directions
1. Think of a great book to share. It should be one that you have finished reading.
2. Click on the link to make a copy of the book talk template in your Google Drive - https://docs.google.com/document/d/18-wm_ER4oIT4_HUbwXZ93dOQQcq34YSPq6G02hIcyGI/copy
3. Write out your script. The Chatterpix app only lets you record for 30 seconds. You will need to keep your script brief.
4. Record your booktalk using the Chatterpix app.
- If you don't have access to Chatterpix at home, you can bring your finished script to the library during Tinker Time and use the library iPads to record your booktalk.
- Remember to:
- Speak loudly and clearly.
- Speak with enthusiasm. It’s your job to hook your reader.
5. When you are finished recording your booktalk, share it with me by emailing it to melissa.quirl@pisd.edu. Optional: Try uploading and sharing your video on Google Drive!
6. Complete and submit the Reflect and Share form below to receive your Booktalk Badge.
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