Student+Book+Talks

** Student Book Talks **

**TALK it up!** Look, listen and leave comments...about the books in our lives

Using a recording program called Audacity, students have learned have prepared a podcast of themselves reading their prepared booktalk, adding music and or sound effects to enhance their presentation. Students used keyword-searching skills to locate images and sounds, and critical thinking skills to determine the best mix of music or sounds to set the mood for their booktalks. Students also employed good writing skills and oral presentation skills (fluency). Finally, this project allowed students to have the experience of writing and presenting for a larger audience, with the goal of persuading listeners to read their book.
 * What is it? Why is this important? ...**


 * Fantasy Fiction || Realistic Fiction || Animal Fiction ||
 * Science Fiction || Mystery Fiction || Non-Fiction ||
 * Action-Adventure Fiction || Historical Fiction || Poetry ||

Resources:

http://msfrachetti.wikispaces.com/Booktalks
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