Digital Library Book Talk Project
Overview:
A Book Talk is a visual and personal way of engaging potential readers and persuading them to read a particular book. Book Talks are usually relatively brief (five minutes or less), dynamic, and captivating. They never give away the ending though! The purpose of a Book Talk is to convince others to read the novel as well. They are very similar to movie trailers, or previews. |
Sample InkHeart Book Talk:
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Task:
You will create a Book Talk about a book of your choice and reading level that you have read independently this school year. You may use notes to make your presentation, if required; however, see the rubric to determine how this may impact your score. The Book Talk will be digitally recorded and emailed, uploaded, or shared with Mrs. Mastrogiacomo. A classmate may film the Book Talk for you. Choose an interesting and relevant background. Mr. Lamarre’s living room and the library bookshelves make relevant backdrops for any Book Talk or you may choose something more relevant to your novel (ex: the gym for a sports book). Tips:
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Sample InkHeart Book Talk:
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How to Save a Book Talk At School That You Created:
1. Connect the appropriate cable to your recording device (camcorder, phone, etc.), and plug the USB end into the computer.
2. A dialogue box with the option to “Open folder to view files” will appear. (If it does not, click on “My Computer” and find your source.)
3. Click on your Book Talk file to open it.
4. Click on the “Save As” (not Save) option in whichever program has been used for your device.
5. Choose to save it onto the Book Talk flash drive by selecting the following when saving:
a. My computer
b. Removable disk
c. 2013-2014 Book Talks
6. Name your file, and capitalize correctly, as follows:
a. Book’s title
b. Your last name
i. Ex: Divergent Crowe
7. Before logging out, check that your Book Talk saved correctly by following the steps at left to view Book Talks.
1. Connect the appropriate cable to your recording device (camcorder, phone, etc.), and plug the USB end into the computer.
2. A dialogue box with the option to “Open folder to view files” will appear. (If it does not, click on “My Computer” and find your source.)
3. Click on your Book Talk file to open it.
4. Click on the “Save As” (not Save) option in whichever program has been used for your device.
5. Choose to save it onto the Book Talk flash drive by selecting the following when saving:
a. My computer
b. Removable disk
c. 2013-2014 Book Talks
6. Name your file, and capitalize correctly, as follows:
a. Book’s title
b. Your last name
i. Ex: Divergent Crowe
7. Before logging out, check that your Book Talk saved correctly by following the steps at left to view Book Talks.