Homework for the Holidays:
1.) Book Talk assignment
-read a book and prepare for an oral book report when you return from the holidays
-follow the guidelines below (given out yesterday)
2.) Check the "Model Student Project" tab (at the top of this page) for details about our upcoming assignment
3.) Enjoy the snow!! Have a wonderful holiday with your friends and family... see you in 2014! :)
Book
Talk Assignment
For
this assignment, you will choose a book that is at least 70 pages long and
appropriate to your personal reading level. You will read the book and prepare
a Book Talk (oral book report) for the class.
This can be a book you are currently reading or just finished.
Time
3
to 4 minutes
Requirements
Note
cards (Needed for assistance, please do not read from them!)
Procedures
Your
Book Talk should include the following:
1)
The
title, author, publication date of your book. You should have the book with you
to show to the class.
2)
Briefly
summarize the book (don’t spend too
long on this) by telling who the main characters are, what the central
conflict/idea is, what the important events in the book are, and what you
believe the author wants readers to take from the experience of reading the
book. It’s best not to reveal too much
or tell the ending, especially if you are ultimately recommending the book
as a good read.
3)
Introduce
and then read a passage from the book. This passage should be from a
significant moment in the story that describes
a main character in some way, illuminates the book’s theme or central idea, represents an important point in the
plot, strikingly reflects the
author’s style, or foreshadows
something exciting. In other words, choose a passage that excites the
imagination!
4)
Finally,
tell the audience if you would recommend the book or not, and explain your
three main reasons why. Use the OREO format to persuade the class why they
should read the book.
Opinion: tell how you feel
about the book
Reason: tell 3 reasons to
support your opinion
Examples: tell examples to
support your reasons
Opinion: restate your
opinion about the book with feeling)
***Remember
to practice your book talk out loud before the due date!!!!***
Due Date
Book
Talks will begin on Friday January 10, 2014
My Book Talk
Presentation is on:______________________________
