Students video book talks for elementary

Prepare for the oral book talk using the script as a talking points guide. Book trailers, author interviews, animated features, and other bookrelated videos. Students video tape their introduction and take pictures of important pages in the book and use both to create their presentation. For tips on how to present a booktalk, see booktalking tips. I like for students to see an image of the cover, so sometimes we pull it up on the screen if the student is using an ereader. Although similar, they perform different functions. Motivate students to read books, while engaging them with creating their own. Book talks are the tool you need to create avid readers in your classroom. Some even incorporate an aspect of an author interview. If the book is on an ereader, that needs to be available.

Sometimes students need to be sold on a book before they are willing to dive in to it. Several years ago, some of my students decided to make booktalk videos in the style of the reading rainbow booktalks. You may either quote them wordforword, or excerpt or adapt them any way you like. Thirteen reasons why bach, richard jonathan livingston seagull bachman, richard rage bloor, edward tangerine boyne, john. Promoting books is a core value, and it is important to provide students a variety of reading experiences. White, the giving tree by shel silverstein, where the sidewalk ends by shel silverstein, holes by lo. If you havent read your new books yet, you only have a couple copies of a book to lend, or like me youre just not very comfortable with giving book talks, here are a few programs you can do with your classes to build excitement about reading. The majority of the booktalks that are included here are written for books that appeal to middle school age children. Introduce yourself introduce the book give a summary. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and share your big ideas. Students can discover or refresh their knowledge of a variety of famous books read in elementary schools with help from this chapter. Theres also the problem of occasional profanity or inappropriate subject matter. Check out some student examples on my flipgrid mix tape. When students present their book talks, i allow them to have their notes in hand, but they must also have the book to get full credit.

A book trailer is different than a traditional book talk in that it uses conventions typical of movie trailers to advertise or promote interest in a particular book, rather than a single person talking up a book. Oct 31, 2017 the secret to building better booktalks is bringing the heat. See more ideas about teaching reading, library lessons and reading workshop. Books will fly off the shelf and straight into your students hands when they watch these quick video booktalks and book trailers. What is a book talk your guide to making them work in.

A directory of lesson plan sites for teaching literature in. By the second marking period, students were required to give one booktalk a marking period. Promoting reading with video book talks donorschoose. Our weareteachers guide is chockfull of teacher and student tips. Book talks for elementary students by lessons by sandy tpt.

In my class, when students were finished a book, they wrote their name on the calendar on the days usually thursday and fridays when we had booktalks. The book whisperer donalyn miller talks about book talks duration. One false note by gordon korman the 39 clues book 3. Book talks allow students to share the fun of their personal reading experiences. Theyll motivate students to expand their reading tastes and discuss books. How virtual reality turns students into scientists. Student talks students can create talks on their own, in class or at home. Unm library offers carryout book service for students video 5. Like book talks, they tend to be short, typically between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. This lesson should be of particular interest to students who regularly use touchscreen devices. Inspire your learners with these 9 ted talks for esl students. While i have been doing book talks with my students for years, i wanted to bump it up a notch and not only have them begin to create their own but offer a variety of ways for them to do so. A collection of ted talks and more on the topic of student.

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds but they. A book trailer is a very short coming attraction style video promotion for a book that you can share with your students. A book talk could sell your students on the idea of picking up a new title or author or give them the push they need to find a book they love and convince their peers to read it. The maze of bones by rick riordan the 39 clues book 2. Best books is a program developed each year by the librarians throughout the edmonds school district. Students video tape their introduction and take pictures of important pages in. This short 3 minute video will demonstrate how to help students create compelling book recommendations using video and a memorable. When im asked to do book talks for a number of classes that require the same theme or genre, then i try to pull at least enough books off the shelves to accommodate the number of students. They can use any combination of video, still pictures, audio, and text.

However, those that do may find these resources helpful. Book talks are a wonderful way for students to demonstrate their understanding of books they read while practicing their writing and speaking skills. Lessons discover video based lessons organized by agesubject. Book talks that rock teachercreated lesson plan common. The booktalker presents the booktalks orally and usually has the book as a visual prop.

Ted talks are increasingly popular with educators for use with the faculty as well as the students. While i have been doing book talks with my students for years, i wanted to bump it up a notch and not only have them begin to create. Five alternatives to book talks programming librarian. Mummies made in egypt alvarez, julia how the garcia girls lost their accents andrews, v. My students need a small portable camcorder and memory card so that they can create fun and exciting book talks that will help promote a love of reading. Book promotions, talks and even a book cart help give students a. Her post explains their process in great detail, and can be adapted for any grade level. They dont follow our script exactly, but will give you some great ideas. Blogger mary blows middle school students tweaked the booktalk format to create talk showstyle videos about their favorite books. Beyond the grave by jude watson the 39 clues book 5. Booktalks are usually presented to groups of students. It contains 20 books, of varied genre, for students in grades 46.

For each video, i recommend preparing a set of shortanswer questions or discussion questions. Booktalks, book trailers, and book teasers scholastic. The videos listed below are in the form of video booktalks, similar to an inclass booktalk, and video book trailers, similar to a movie trailer but about a book. Career exploration guides and resources for younger students. Nov 21, 2017 a great book talk can make anyone want to read any book, but sometimes you need an alternative. Ted playlists are collections of talks around a topic, built for you in a thoughtful sequence to illuminate ideas in context.

Stapleton elementary teachers record song for students. The opportunity gap in us public education and how to close it. How do you make todays students want to put down their electronics and pick up a book. These websites have video and audio recordings of books. All students come to the group with books, pencils, post it notes with questions or comments on them and paper. Be creative make these booktalks your own and add them.

Educator talks learn how educators in your community can give their own tedstyle talks. A book talk may be just the tool you need to engage your students in a new book. Free online books for elementary students knowledge quest. Have students upload their videos to you tube and share their book talks with a global audience. Some adult books are included if they have an appeal to school age students.

Actress sammi hanratty gives a video booktalk for diary of a wimpy kid by jeff kinney. You want your students to read more, but the books arent exactly flying off the classroom bookshelves. The world championship of booktalks video brad gustafson. Career exploration guides for younger students including links to career exploration sites, career activities and career lesson plans, job market resources, workforce development, employment skills, trade and technical schools, and career and technical reference sites. Talking with kids about sexuality helps keep them healthy and makes your relationship stronger. I wanted to share a few websites that elementary students can use for reading books. You are free to use these booktalks in a live verbal presentation without express permission or acknowledgement. Classroomready number talks for kindergarten, first and second grade teachers. Jul 02, 2018 get dozens of teacher and student tips. The books included in the database are geared toward students in grades k12. Stapleton elementary teachers record song for students toggle. In this video, you will see three videos containing books talks.

Now for the moment youve all been waiting for, our list of perfect ted talks videos to play for your esl students. Not at all ted talks are appropriate for elementary and middle schooers. The resources in this free book talk product are designed to help students create the most engaging and comprehensive book talks possible. Students will work in small groups to assist with the recording using an ipad or smartphone. Quick book talks from the publisher, random house text only, no video. Click on the links below to download the following samples from keynote elementary. A book talk could sell your students on the idea of picking up a new title or author or give them the push they need to. In this book talk lesson, students watch reading rainbow book talks, choose a book to recommend to others and write a brief summary and recommendation. Nov 26, 2018 book talks are a powerful way to share new books with students and encourage them to try out different genres they may not have thought about before. What is a book talk and how can you use book talks in the classroom. Pass these questions out before you play the video.

Literature circles resource guide by the college of education, seattle university. Book talktrailerinterview with brian selznick for his book wonderstruck 2. Book talks are a powerful way to share new books with students and encourage them to try out different genres they may not have thought about before. Hilarious ted talks for the classroom engaging and. However, it can be tricky to find just the right talk for the occasion since there are so many available. When you have students create their own book talks, it becomes even more powerful. Book talks for elementary kids lessons by sandy book talks are a powerful way to share new books with students and encourage them to try out different genres they may not have thought about before. Creating structure to turn and talk gives students ways to begin statements and guides. Famous books for elementary school chapter summary. The sword thief by peter lerangis the 39 clues book 4. Popular elementary books meet your next favorite book. This creates something like a hybrid between a traditional book talk and a book trailer. Then i would make a reserve list and students would eventually get the book they had requested.

The black circle by patrick carman the 39 clues book 6. Former lobo kelly graves talks college hoops as a player and. Using math talk to help students learn, grades k6 by suzanne h. Book taco provides the ultimate positive reinforcement platform where educators can praise and reward positive behavior and challenge students to read more books. A great book talk can make anyone want to read any book, but sometimes you need an alternative. Aug 26, 2019 explore ksmurphys board school book talks, followed by 1707 people. On the day of your talk, you may bring note cards, your script, or anything else you may need in order to give your talk. Students also have the opportunity to talk about global warming issues, which is the subject of the book our choice by al gore presented in the video clip.

A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually. They need answers, but they dont always need all the details. Scholastic has a huge collection of book trailers, video booktalks, and author interviews on their books and series videos page and on their book trailers youtube channel. A great teacher can change the trajectory of your life. Heres whats included to help you start book talks with your students today.

Entice young readers to open a book, engage their interest, and invite them into the story. Student generated video response with the goal of sharing thoughts and feelings about a book or an attempt to persuade others to read the book. Digital booktalks maybe your students would like to do a digital booktalk. Students reading on their own time is a vital process to growing as a reader. We provide ageappropriate active shooter training for elementary schools, with experts and stories that are sure to build necessary skills in students by speaking their language. Book tasting she has great ideas and printables the video is. Alice training for elementary schools is designed to prepare children for unsafe situations in comfortable, colorful language that takes their youth into consideration. What is a book talk your guide to making them work in the. But these 9 talks filled with information presented in fun ways is perfect for curious kids. Demonstrate how to create a video using green screen technology. Apr 08, 2020 many online video book talks these days do this as well, using images in addition to the talk. Brad gustafson is an elementary principal, author, and speaker. Booktalking tips tips offered by lmnet participants. Rita pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, they dont pay me to like the kids.

Stapleton elementary teachers record song for students krqe. Book talks childrens literature libguides at millikin university. Cheer on your favorites and share your own video booktalks using. Teded celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world.