1. How to Do a Book Talk

2. What is a Book Talk?
A Book Talk is telling someone about a book so that he or she will want to read it. It is like you are making a short commercial for the book.

3. Steps to making a Book Talk
Pick a book that you really like A LOT
Read it from the beginning to the end, even if you have already read it
Think about how you could tell someone about the book in an interesting way
Tell them just enough about the story to make them want to read the book
DO NOT tell how the story ends

4. Steps making a Book Talk
Have your parents help you write down a few sentences telling about the main character and the problem he or she faces in the story
Create a catchy beginning. Think about your first line. Ask your audience a question.
Find a fun way to end your book talk
You could use a prop, dress up, or talk like the main character
Remember to smile!

5. Tips for your Book Talk
Be like Goldilocks, not too long, not too short, but just right. It should be 60 seconds or less.
Have someone video you doing the book talk, you may have to do it several times to get it right.
Show the cover of the book.
Tell the title and author of the book.
Do NOT say your name in the video.
You can have your parents help you include things like music in the background or pictures of the book

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Have your parents your video to