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Read your book thoroughly.
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You might even want to take notes if inspiration strikes while you are reading!
You might even want to take notes if inspiration strikes while you are reading!
Make sure this is a book you love; if you’d rate it less than an eight out of 10, find
Read your book thoroughly.
a different book!
Make sure this is a book you love; if you’d rate it less than an eight out of 10, find
Open strong!
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End with a cliffhanger such as, “Will he get out in time?” Remember, the idea is 5to gEenththaenmceintyeoreustredperenosuegnhtatotiwoantwtoitrheadprthoepbso.ok.
Carry an umbrella for a book about a rainy day, or wear a cap for a book about
a different book!
Think about starting your booktalk by asking a question: “What scares you the
most?” Or start by giving your thoughts on a character you loved: “This is the
Open strong!
bravest dog I’ve ever met.” Don’t start with something predictable like, “This
Think about starting your booktalk by asking a question: “What scares you the
book is called...” or “This book is about...” Surprise and excite your audience!
most?” Or start by giving your thoughts on a character you loved: “This is the bravest dog I’ve ever met.” Don’t start with something predictable like, “This
Find a hook.
book is called...” or “This book is about...” Surprise and excite your audience!
Consider your audience. Is there some element of this story that you know will
especially interest your peers? Perhaps there’s intense magic, an adorable
Find a hook.
dog, or a talented surfer? Think about the aspects of the story that made it
Consider your audience. Is there some element of this story that you know will
engaging for you.
especially interest your peers? Perhaps there’s intense magic, an adorable dog, or a talented surfer? Think about the aspects of the story that made it
Don’t give it all away.
engaging for you.
Think of this like a preview, not a whole movie. Leave them begging for more!
End with a cliffhanger such as, “Will he get out in time?” Remember, the idea is
Don’t give it all away.
to get them interested enough to want to read the book.
Think of this like a preview, not a whole movie. Leave them begging for more!
baseball. Be creative! Just be sure not to wear anything that will muffle your
Enhance your presentation with props.
sound, such as a mask. What you are saying is much more important than how
Carry an umbrella for a book about a rainy day, or wear a cap for a book about
you look!
baseball. Be creative! Just be sure not to wear anything that will muffle your
sound, such as a mask. What you are saying is much more important than how 6youSluogokg! est other great reads.
“If you liked _____, then you’ll love this!” Think of a similar book which you know was a hit in your school or classroom.
Suggest other great reads.
“If you liked _____, then you’ll love this!” Think of a similar book which you know was a hit in your school or classroom.
Have fun!
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