2/25 – 3/1

Book talk visuals are due this Friday, and we will have speeches next week. I was blown away with how many parents were able to come and listen to our last book talk speeches! That being said, you are more than welcome to come again, but you might need to set aside 45 minutes in case other parents are here as well. I will only block 45-60 minutes for book talks at a time. I am pretty flexible and if you would like to come to a book talk and the time does not work just reach out to me and we can try to figure out a time that can work for everyone. Our class made speech cards last week and they were supposed to go home. Here is the outline they are using:

1. Introduction: hook, book title and author, time period or event

2. Setting: I am looking for good descriptions of the setting

3. Characters: name, age, personality, etc. We should have a good understanding of the characters in the book

4. – 5.: Story summary. I want to be able to following the story and know what happens in the beginning, middle, and end

6. Problem/Solution: This can be from the book or the event or time period

7. Teach about the Event or Time Period: Since this is a historical fiction story, I want the kids to have an understanding of the event or time period. A couple paragraphs is good and they can compare/contrast to their own lives.

8. Conclusion: favorite part, would you read another book by this author?, take away

 

Please help them practice making eye contact!