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Booktalking: Transforming Dormant to Passionate ReadersIn a Nothing gets kids to pick up a
Nothing gets kids to pick up a book faster than hearing about it from
a peer or trusted teacher. But before you can teach your students
how to read, write, practice, and deliver great booktalks, you have to be the model. Booktalking can be a collaborative process for adults and children, so working with a colleague may be the fastest way to transform your class, grade, or entire campus. Push the boundaries of your favorite genres by discussing books others would want to read. If your students listened to a booktalk a day, they would be introduced to 180 books a year by their peers and you! With this workshop’s booktalk tips, lesson plans, and engaging activities, you’ll learn how to create an incredible booktalking culture in your school.
Current Research
“ During booktalks, students are engaged and want to know more about the books. Most importantly, students are eager to read many of the books their teachers introduce. Teachers believe the booktalks are an effective way to expose students to a wide range of book titles and to share additional information about the literary world. ”
– Wozniak, Voices from the Middle, Volume 19 Number 2, December 2011, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
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