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Book Talk
Objective: Student will talk about a book they read during Second Quarter. They will give some
information about characters and plot, but they will not give away the ending. Students will
recommend the books to a certain audience. Book talks will last 1-2 minutes. Your job is to get
other kids interested in reading your book. You will introduce yourself and your book to the class.
Expectations while speaking:
* Look at the class
* Use voice level 3 (whole class can hear)
* You may use notes to help you remember your talking points.
* Have the book with you to show the audience (this may mean you will need to check it out
again!)
* Choose one paragraph to read that highlights something you like about the book.
I. Title of the book:
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II. Author:
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III. Brief summary (include main characters, setting, hint at the conflict DONT give away the
ending!)
Example: Tobin McCauley comes from a troubled family. His dad doesnt pay him much
attention, his siblings are trouble makers, and his grandmother is a bit nuts. School isnt Tobins
favorite thing and he doesnt have lots of friends. One day, he gets into a fight with the school
bully. Some new kid decides to help him. This new kid becomes a friend and uses chickens to
teach Tobin about the meaning of life.
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IV. Why did you like this book? (I liked this book because)
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V. To whom would you recommend this book? Why? (I would recommend this book to
because)
Some ideas are boys, girls, boys and girls, people who like ________ (sci-fi, horror, mystery,
romance, comedy, fantasy, adventure, action, etc)
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VI. Choose a short paragraph to read aloud that shows some part of the book you liked (is funny,
great imagery/details, characterization, plot, etc.) Found on page ___________.