I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. If you already have a weekly independent reading session or reading workshop scheduled, you might have the book clubs meet at this time. The result was a rubric for assessing videotaped reading rainbowstyle book talks fig. The i am number four lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. And, its more persuasive than expositorythink sales and marketing. On book talk day, i create groups based on interest if possible and have students sit in a circle with their books. Student does not look at the audience, mumbles, talks too softly, or has many long pauses. What is a book talk your guide to making them work in the.
Write an ebooktalk about an ebook that youre reading or one that youve read. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. Superpowered fugitive alien finds high school romance. Book talk assignment and rubric grade 6, 7 and 8 your book talk assignment involves delivering a 5 minute book talk to the class about the novel you have read for independent reading. Book talk assignment and rubric grade 6 and 7 your book talk assignment involves delivering a 3 minute book talk to the class about the novel you have read for independent reading. It is a great way to promote the love of reading in your classroom. Book talk rubric date name tdsb school web site list. I explain what the book is about and a target audience. Iwillbeabletopresentknowledgeandideasaboutabookihaveread. Youll know you gave a great book talk if someone else in the class decides to read your book. Eighth grade lesson writing a booktalk continued betterlesson.
Perhaps the most common challenge is avoiding unclear language, such as. This is designed for middle school students to share a book they have read with the class. Book talk assignment and rubric orlando science middle. Its important that you use the rubric to assign grades. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. What is a book talk your guide to making them work in.
Jul 27, 2012 i am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. Find out how to make this rubric interactive book talk presentation griffin category 4 3 2 1 what. Some coteaching and colearning begins as studenttostudent talk increases. The book talker knows some of the story, but did not appear to have practiced. Book info form less than 50% completed correctly no theme presented but attempts with nontheme. Have each group agree on a portion of the text to read prior to the next meeting. When we do this it causes our friends to stop thinking and we steal away important learning opportunities for them. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series. With middle school students, the booktalk can be an effective tool to hook reluctant readers and is an important component of independent reading time.
The speaker is prepared and shows evidence of some rehearsal. Speaks clearly speaks clearly and distinctly all 10095% the time, and mispronounces no words. May need notes 34 times, and the speaker appears illatease. They choose one book that they have been reading that is at their level and share with a small group of 8 to 10 students. Pictures are colored with pens, pencils, or crayons. In this lesson, we will be creating a rubric for a class discussion about the dr.
Set up a schedule of seven meeting dates for book clubs. The last page is a handout for the student audience so they can give feedback to the presenters. In this actionpacked but formulaic novel, first in the lorien legacies series, john smith appears to be a normal american teenager, living in. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions. Bloomfield book talk rubric colquitt county school district. Requires much assistance to summarize the book in a cohesive manner. Fiction 4 3 2 1 plans detailed notes support each category. To be used with my favorite number project free rubric builder and assessment tools. I stop so students can see exactly where each of the parts comes up. Your goal is to get other students interested in reading the book too. Book talk assignment and rubric linkedin slideshare. The object of a book talk is to convince the listener to read the book you are recommending. Explain that they need to divide the book into four sections. Having seen the trailer for i am number four i then rushing out to grab the book before the impending movie release date.
Detailed notes support three of the four categories. In fact, even if youre not a huge reader, you should still check this one out. Student gives unrelated details, or doesnt explain why details are important. Throughout my teaching career, i have used booktalks on a regular basis to motivate, inspire, and share quality literature with students. The four columns to the right of the criteria describe varying degrees of quality. I merged rubric disambiguation to rubric, as both were disambigs.
During math talk we have to be very careful not to shout out the answers. Teacher physically begins to move to side or back of the room. I use the rubric to evaluate students as they share their books with the class. Book talk use this resource to help students write out what they will say in their book talk before filming it or presenting it. The object of a book talk is to convince the listener to read the book you are recommending, so you should choose one of your favorites.
Book talk rubric date name level r level one level two level three level four does not summarize the book. I am number four lorien legacies series plugged in. You can adjust the rubric to fit many age groups and subject areas. Your job is to persuade someone to read the book you are talking about. Remember, your goal is to persuade your audience to read the book.
A book talk is a short presentation about a book with the goal of convincing other people to read it. Buy now this particular object for survival tent will look completely amazing, ought to keep this in mind when i have a chunk of cash in the bank. I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. Book talk assignment and rubric home orlando science. Speaks clearly and distinctly all 10095% the time, but mispronounces one word. Perhaps the most common challenge is avoiding unclear language, such as creative beginning. More than four misspellings andor mechanical errors. Anns rubric is powerful because it articulates the characteristics of a good book talk in students own words.
Be sure you tell about the book without giving away too much information. In a book talk, the goal is to engage the listeners and present a fun, exciting, and even suspenseful commercial for your book. Authentic assessments tend to use rubrics to describe student achievement. It is due december 16th, the week before your book talk. Here is the book talk rubric for your oral presentation, and the final copy of your book talk. With middle school students, the booktalk can be an effective tool to hook reluctant readers and is an important component of independent reading time andor a readers workshop. Please note, there will be a small written reflection about the audience for your presentation as well. The direction sheet is a simple list of what students need to include in their book talk and steps to complete it. Book info form completed correctly mostly explains theme.
Bloomfield book talk rubric criteria excellent 20 16 above average 15 11 average 10 6 below average 0 5 preparation obviously the speaker is well prepared and has rehearsed. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. It is clearly evident that the speaker knows, understands, and enjoys the book. Rubrics can be created in a variety of forms and levels of complexity, but all have two features in common. It also demonstrates some of the 4 of 7 8292008 12. If you dont like the book, you wont be able to convince your audience that its wonderful. Each quarter, i ask my students to participate in a book talk.
The purposes of an instructional rubric are to give students informative feedback about their work in progress and to give detailed evaluations of their final products or performances. I stop at the points in the book talk that relate to the direct instruction we discussed in the previous lesson on how to booktalk. Book talk assignment and rubric grade 5 your book talk assignment involves delivering a 35 minute book talk to the class about one of the books you have read for independent reading. Tips on designing rubrics anns rubric is powerful because it articulates the characteristics of a good book talk in students own words. Journal for research in mathematics education 2004, vol. To translate a rubric into grades, simply circle the appropriate level of quality for each criterion, change the 4s, 3s, 2s, and 1s into the number that represents the middle of the range for a grade a 93, b 86, and so on, average the scores, and assign a grade accordingly. You will create a book trailer, which you will show to the class, and after this, you will give a 35 minute talk about your book. The book talker could not tell the story without using notes. My booktalk focuses on the writing style of the author and how much i love her characters. It also demonstrates some of the difficul ties of designing a good rubric.