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Lights! Camera! Action!

Book Trailers!

presented by:Sheree Caminita, M.Ed.Library Media SpecialistGretna Middle School

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What is a Book Trailer

(or Book Video)?– A book video is a stimulating visual preview or commercial about a book.

– Most teachers and librarians are using it today to replace “book reports” using Technology as a way to enhance students’ understanding and learning.

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Student-made Book Trailers

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Saul Amezcua: 2nd Place Digital Media Arts Fair 2011

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Deep, Dark, and Dangerous

(from DigitalBookTalk.co

m)

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Why use it with students in your Library?• It can get students enthused about reading. A

good book trailer practically makes books fly off the shelf and into the hands of students who might not have chosen them otherwise.

• Second, a book trailer gives students a greater understanding of the range of books available to them, and sometimes children need this head start.

• Third, book trailers make the initial connection between the student's prior knowledge and the book's content. Reading comprehension is enhanced by these real connections between reader and text.

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COLLABORATION- the key to creating a successful

project!- Collaborate with teacher before beginning lesson

- Decide on goals/objectives of project- Set up a timeline of how long project will take

- Decide on final assessment- Decide if students will present projects to the class

- Could even have a “movie day” with popcorn to promote students’ booktalks

- -Decide on teacher/librarian duties

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Technology needed to create

it

Microsoft Photostory Windows MovieMaker Animoto

(images only) (images and video) (images and video)

• (Windows Moviemaker is already installed on Windows desktops and laptops)

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Equipment Needed

• FlipCameras (if students want to videotape themselves talking about project) or

• Camcorder• Camera Tripod (optional)• Computer with Internet access

(to upload)• Microphone- external for best

sound. Can use camera or computer’s built in microphone

• Speakers

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StoryBoard- Organizing your

InformationWhat is a StoryBoard?

• Graphic organizer for BookTrailer

• Helps guide students through the process

• Allows students to “plan out” their project in an organized way

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Places to find StoryBoard

Graphic Organizers• Google Images- search “Storyboard

template”

• Sample Template

Adobe Acrobat Document

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Places to find Images for Book

Trailer• Google Images

• Websites for Books that the author has created (can be found by searching for the name of the book)

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Rubric for grading project

RubiStar4Teachershttp://rubistar.4teachers.org/

• Teacher and Librarian can work together to create rubric and work together to grade it.

• This is a great way to ensure objectives/goals have been met.

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COPYRIGHT is IMPORTANT

• Teach a lesson on copyright law, especially involving images and music

• Copyright Kids.com

• Copyright Worksheet Microsoft Office Word Document

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Audio for Book Trailer

• Copyrightfriendly.wikispaces.com

Microsoft Office Word Document

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Don’t forget to Cite your Sources

• Easybib.com: http://www.easybib.com

• NoodleTools: http://www.noodletools.com

• Son of Citation Machine: http://citationmachine.net/

*Remember to cite any images and audio used*

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Places to locate sample BookTrailers

Book Trailers For All http://www.booktrailersforall.com BookWink http://www.bookwink.com Digital Book Trailers http://digitalbooktalk.com/

Scholastic.com *Search “Book Trailers”

YouTube http://www.youtube.com

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YouTube Converter

• aTube Catcher

http://download.cnet.com/aTube- Catcher/3000-2071_4-10969422.html

• Download YouTube videos at home and use aTube Catcher to convert them into a wmv format to play at school!

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How to promote Book Trailers

• Put sample Book Trailers on your School or Library Website- could have “Book Trailer of the Month” for students to view

• Show sample Book Trailers during Teen Read Week or during Book Fairs

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That’s all folks!!!