Let's start with some inspiration. Please check out this Book Talk trailer about a novel we recently finished.
What did you notice?
What elements of the book do you see in here?
Did the theme of the trailer work with the theme of the book?
Were the photos relevant?
What did you think about the summary? Was it enough or did it give away too much?
What would you change?
Discuss your thoughts in the comments below.
Now it's time to think of your own Book Talk. What decisions will you make? What information MUST be in a good book talk?
Teacher Rationale
I chose this video as an example for my students for an upcoming project. They will be using iMovie trailers to create a Book Talk on a student chosen book. I think it's important for students to see models and analyze them before trying them on their own. Students will then be able to rationalize their decisions and communicate the main themes of their books through the use of words and images. They will also have to consider sound. Starting with the iMovie trailers gives students a boost since it is a basic template that is very simple to edit. They learn how to manipulate the iPad but can focus on the content. Trailers look professional and students are excited to see their work put together. Each trailer has a predetermined time limit so it will be easy to share over Apple TV with the class in one class period. It's a fun and engaging project that has the bonus of getting students hooked on their next book. (Hopefully!)
The blog is a simple way to give content and have a discussion before planning their assignment.
This is a very interesting instructional method having students to express their ideas on a video trailer. The Hatchet Book Talk trailer was very exciting to watch with dynamic sound effects and images. Not only I wanted to know/learn/read more about the book that was presented in the video, but also it motivated me to make my own book trailer. This could be another way to motivate students’ reading. By learning what type of project they’ll be doing at the end of reading a book, can actually motivate them to read. Although this post was inspirational, it would have been nicer to see some references or additional resources to support your rationale.
ReplyDeleteYour video shows a creative way to stimulate dialogue with your students. Your rationale gives a good explanation for your post as well as states a reasonable purpose.I think this is a great way to motivate and raise curiosity among your students to read the book. Your blog is well laid out and very appealing.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed seeing both sides of the blog: what students see/do and your rationales for doing so. I think the assignment is very appropriate for e-learning, and the video provides a good introductory example for them. I think the idea of doing a book "trailer" is very clever! You explain very well how this post would be used by students and I think it is definitely a project that they will be excited to do!
ReplyDeleteI also love the design of your blog! The background is very eye-catching!