Happy Holidays!

Thank you for bringing in all the treats! We had quite the spread at our class party! Below are a list of things to do over the holidays, if you have extra time visit the sites I've added on the sidebar (to the right)!

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:______________________________