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Congratulations on presenting your booktalk! Please take a couple of minutes to complete this short survey and write down your thoughts about how it went. These notes will come in
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Read your book thoroughly.
handy when preparing for future booktalks, allowing you to ne tune your presentation.
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
How long did your booktalk take?
q Great! I can’t wait to do another.
q Relieved. It’s nerve-wracking to speak in front of an audience!
Have fun!
q That it could have been better.
q Other: _______________________________________________________________________________
Student
Student Booktalk Tips
Booktalking Recap Survey: How Did It Go?
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Open strong!
a different book!
q Longer than I thought/planned q The length I expected/planned
q Shorter than I thought/planned
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
What do you think affected the length of your booktalk?
bravest dog I’ve ever met.” Don’t start with something predictable like, “This
q I spoke more slowly than I intended
book is called...” or “This book is about...” Surprise and excite your audience!
q I spoke the right amount of time
q I spoke more quickly than I intended
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Find a hook.
How didCyoonusridaeurdyieonucrearuedaciet?nce. Is there some element of this story that you know will especially interest your peers? Perhaps there’s intense magic, an adorable
q They reacted appropriately—laughing, gasping, sighing, etc.
dog, or a talented surfer? Think about the aspects of the story that made it
q They were mostly quiet engaging for you.
In one to two sentences, explain any speci c reactions from your audience:
Don’t give it all away.
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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
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to get them interested enough to want to read the book.
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Enhance your presentation with props.
When it was over, did your audience: (check all that apply)
Carry an umbrella for a book about a rainy day, or wear a cap for a book about baseball. Be creative! Just be sure not to wear anything that will muffle your
q Applaud
sound, such as a mask. What you are saying is much more important than how
q Ask questions you look!
q Write down the name of the book
q Share similar stories/book recommendations
q Ask to borrow the book
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Suggest other great reads.
q None of the above
“If you liked _____, then you’ll love this!” Think of a similar book which you know
was a hit in your school or classroom.
Now that my booktalk is over, I feel: (check all that apply)
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