updated book trailer intro
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Book Report – Book Trailer
Year 8
Book Report – Book trailer
Learning Intention Success Criteria
0To interpret a text and explain how language features, images and vocabulary are used to represent different ideas and issues in a text
0To know and understand the conventions of a book report
0To have begun story board for the book trailer
Book trailer key vocabulary
0 conventions (what are some synonyms?)
0 interpret0 ideas0 issues 0 story board0 language features e.g.
sentence structure, nouns, verbs, punctuation, etc.
GKR - Book Trailer
0Grab a piece of paper and fold into quarters
0Label the quarters – words, images, sounds, main ideas
0Now watch the following book trailer, recording what you see and hear
Now we are going to look at some book trailers created by
students …
GKR/Hook – Book trailer
Book trailer examples by studentshttp://www.booktrailersforreaders.com/Home+Student+Book+Trailers
GKR - Student made book trailer
GKR - Student made book trailer
GKR - Student made book trailer
GKR - Student made book trailer
GKR - Student made book trailer
Now we are going to look at some book trailers created by
professionals …
GKR - Class Discussion
0What did you like about the book trailers we watched?0What made a good/bad book trailer?0What features made you want to read the book?0What methods were used?0What language/advertising techniques were used?0How are they like/unlike movie trailers?
Why do we review books?
One way to share a book you’ve read
To let others know that you enjoyed, or didn’t enjoy the book, and why
Helps a person to make an informed choice
Conventions of a book report
0 Introduction0Body 0Conclusion
IntroductionGrab the attention of the reader by:
Introducing the main character, setting, etc.
Including a quote from the book
Telling something about the author• Purpose for writing the book• Intended audience• From what point of view the story was written
Telling the genre of the book• fiction, nonfiction, mystery, romance, etc.
Body Give a summary of the plot.
Include information about the setting and main characters.
You can include a hint about the ending, but don’t give away the best part!
Make the book sound as exciting and interesting as possible!
Conclusion
Leave the audience hanging so they feel compelled to read the book to find out what happens
Steps to follow
0Read book/story0Make a timeline of events0Convert timeline to a story board plan - condense
information into short, attention grabbing chunks0Choose a digital tool e.g. iMovie, Animoto, Movie
Maker0Produce media0Proofread and edit work – sound, voice over, text, and
images
Make a timeline of the story
0Place the events of the story in time order
0Highlight the main events you want to include in your book trailer
Make a story board
Digital Tool
0What digital tool will you use? wevideo
Other features of a book trailer
0Visit http://shsenglish8.weebly.com/ to retrieve a list of websites to assist you with the following:
0 Images0Background music0Sound effects
Credits
0Don’t forget to include credits at the end of your book trailer
Things to remember
0Aim for an attention grabbing beginning and/or end0Ensure the information included is in time order0Use images/music/sound effects that compliment the
story0Use persuasive/emotive vocabulary0Credits at the end
What are the some of the features included in a book trailer?
What learning actions did you use today?
What is your learning goal for next lesson?
When your book trailer is finished you will complete a self evaluation rubric