Sunday 6 December 2020

Reading: Why Reading is so Important and How to "Sell" or Recommend a Book


 

The Power and Importance of...READING! | Luke Bakic | TEDxYouth@TBSWarsaw

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- "Why you CAN’T skip reading to your child for 20 minutes per day" by LB Literacy, Reading Therapy & Literacy Support


 
 "Build Better Book Talks" by Dr Gustafson (2:59)
 

 "Sharks Love a Seal Buffet" by LivBits (31 seconds)


 
"Get to Know Olivia Van Ledtje" & LivBits by  YAYOMG
  
 
Summer Reading Tips from LivBits (1:32)


THINGS TO CONSIDER INCLUDING IN YOUR BOOK TALK:
- Know your time limit (1:30)
- What is your HOOK?  Grab your audience's attention
- What are the basics about your book:
        - Who is the author, when was it written
        - What is the book's genre (mystery, magic realism, fantasy, realistic fiction, etc.)
        - How many pages is it - long or short?
        - Who is the target audience?
        - 5 W's - who, what, where, when, why?
- Tell a little about the plot, but don't give away any big events or the ending!
        - read a small excerpt (part of your book)
- Characterization: are they described well, do they grow or change in any way?
- How would you rate the book from 1-5 - one being no way, to five being - you should totally make time for this experience!

A Pep Talk from Kid President to You (3:28)