Ms. Ziegert- Book Talk Schedule

Book Talk Schedule

Student Name	Presentation Date	Student Name	Presentation Date
Laila Loureiro	Wednesday, Feb 28th	Lorenzo Abdo	Wednesday, Feb 28th
Gisele Bao	Friday, March 2nd	Andre Kryss Thomé	Friday, March 2nd
Lucy Oh	Monday, March 5th	Steve Lee	Monday, March 5th
Stephanie Nevermann	Wednesday, March 7th	Benjamin Safra	Wednesday, March 7th
Julia Mello	Friday, March 9th	Alexander Hutchinson	Friday, March 9th
Olivia Fleury	Monday, March 12th	Olavo Lemann	Monday, March 12th
Beatriz Havlin	Wednesday, March 14th	Stefano Mion	Wednesday, March 14th
Aya Lucato	Friday, March 16th	Viraj Watal	Friday, March 16th
Manuela Peralta	Monday, March 19th	Michel Kulikowsky	Monday, March 19th
Mei Hayakawa	Wednesday, March 21st	Nick Martinez	Wednesday, March 21st
		Patrick Mendez	Wednesday, March 21st

Dear Parents,

We will be having “book talk” presentations in our classroom (room I – 4) every Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting
at 8:10 a.m. This project will ask each student to talk about a nonfiction book they have read during our independent
reading block or at home. The presentations should be no longer than five minutes and students will present as EXPERTS
on their topic and teach the class all about their chosen topic. Their presentation should also include some type of visual aide,
like a poster, objects, digital program, etc... You will be able to help your child by asking him/her about the book they are
reading and practice “the book talk” at home one day before the presentation.

On your child’s presentation day you are welcome to join us. Attached you will find some useful tips on how to give an
effective book talk. They will help your child perform better on that day.

Thank you for your cooperation and feel free to contact me at renata.ziegert@graded.br                             Ms. Ziegert

How to Give a “Book Talk” - Tips

Purpose:

∙ To share a really good book.

∙ To share an exciting topic.

∙ To share new learnings and discoveries.

∙ To get feedback from others.

Preparation:

∙ Make sure that you’ve read the book a few times.

∙ Draw a poster or bring props to illustrate and support your presentation.

∙ Practice. It should be no longer than 5 minutes!

∙ Write page numbers and notes on a “post-it” to help guide you when presenting.

Content:

∙ Hook the readers- Get them excited about your topic and book.

∙ Name the title, author and why you chose to share this book.

∙ Talk about the topic and share some interesting facts to interest the readers but don’t spoil the whole book.

∙ Mention other books by the same author, series or same topic.

∙ Read a passage.

∙ Finish with a bang!

 When presenting:

∙ Look at everyone.

∙ Speak loudly so all can hear.

∙ Speak clearly!

∙ Show your book around, but don’t fidget with it.