<p>Name: ______Due Friday, Sept. 1st Summer Reading Book Talk</p><p>What is a Book Talk?</p><p>A book talk is a short, informal, spoken book review that does not give away the ending. Book talks are like movie previews; their purpose is to generate interest in the story without spoiling it. Most book talks are about books the reader enjoyed and recommends to others. However, it’s possible to give a talk about a book you did not like. Even if you didn’t enjoy it, someone else might. Either way, you should not give away any twists or surprises.</p><p>Instructions:</p><p>Create a 1-2 minute book talk about your second summer reading book (the one you chose from the 7 th grade list). Begin your talk with a hook, something that draws the listener in and makes them want to know more. Then include the title, author, genre, a short summary that does not spoil anything, and your personal review of the book. Did you enjoy it? Why or why not? Who do you think would enjoy a book like this?</p><p>We will be using Recap to record our book reviews. Go to https://app.letsrecap.com/login On the left side of the screen under STUDENT, click where it says Enter Join Pin and type: ______</p><p>Process:</p><p>In order to communicate your thoughts in an effective way in the time allowed, you will need to plan out what you are going to say. You can write a script or just make bullet points of the information you want to remember. Use the back of this pages for your planning and notes.</p><p>Meets All Meets Most Meets Few Does Not GRADING RUBRIC Requirements Requirements Requirements Meet Requirements Understanding of the Book Student gives a “book talk” over one of the books from the 7th grade summer reading list. He/she says the title, author, and genre. It is 4 3 2 1 clear that he or she has read the book and understands its important details. Hook Student begins “book talk” with a hook that grabs the reader’s attention. This can be in the form of a thought-provoking question, a 4 3 2 1 startling statement, a favorite quote, etc. Spoiler-Free Summary Student summarizes the premise of the story in an engaging way. Main characters, their conflicts, and plot points from the exposition 4 3 2 1 and rising action are identified. No spoilers are revealed. Review Student shares his/her opinion of the book and backs it up with reasons. Students identifies targeted audience for the book (who 4 3 2 1 might like it best). Presentation Student displays the cover of the book. He/she speaks clearly and with expression for 1-2 minutes. Student makes eye contact with the 4 3 2 1 camera most of the time.</p><p>TOTAL GRADE: ______Script It!</p><p>Title ______Author ______Genre ______</p><p>Hook: How will you begin your book talk? ______</p><p>Spoiler-Free Summary: What is it book about? Who are the main characters? What should you include in the “preview”? ______</p><p>Review: What do did you think of the book? Why did you enjoy it? Who should read it? ______</p><p>Practice! Practice saying your book talk out loud at least once before you record it. </p>