Book+Talks

= Book Talk Rubric =

= Book Talk Tips =
 * Begin with a compelling introduction.
 * HOOK your audience: ask a question; read a quote from book; share a startling statement.
 * Tell us the TITLE of book, AUTHOR, and GENRE.
 * Give us a brief summary of the book, but **avoid spoilers**!
 * Tell us about the setting, the characters, the conflict, and the basic plot--what happens in the book.
 * Give us enough SPECIFIC DETAILS that we know you really read the book and not just the book cover!
 * Go into detail about at least one element of book.
 * Explain a **theme** of the book.
 * Explain the **point of view** of the book and why you think the author chose this perspective or how it affects the story or characters.
 * Tell us about a **character**. What kind of person is he/she? What does he/she really care about, dream about, stress about, desire in life...?
 * Give us a recommendation.
 * Out of 5 stars, how would you rate this book and WHY?
 * Leave us with a cliff hanger.
 * Close your book talk in a way that makes us want to read the book.

You must first create an account at VoiceThread. Then, you 'll be able to add a comment to your class VoiceThread below. **Your comment will be your book talk!**

See the tutorial slideshow below for directions for creating a VoiceThread account and leaving a comment.

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