Literacy Retreat 2019
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Tempt & Tease Reluctant Readers with Booktalks
motivate readers
Highlight the Best Part
Identify the facet to feature
Access the 7 Steps to Making a Book T.R.A.I.L.E.R.
From Plan to Presentation
End each Booktalk with an invitation to add the title to their Someday lists

Students’ Someday list | Primary PDF | Upper grades PDF | Google Slides

Booktalk Binder Cover | Back | Table of Contents
FAQ— Frequently asked questions
Where can I find examples of Booktalks?
Scroll down and click on various book covers to read dozens of Booktalk scripts.
Do you ever have students generate Booktalks?
With an iPhone X or later or, iPad Pro 11-inch or iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), create free Animojis that use your voice and mirror your facial expressions.
Animoto allows you to make a 30-second video slide show for free when you choose the LITE version.
Use Meitu, a free app, on mobile devices to conduct photo and video editing.
Voki is a tool used for class projects that allows students to customize their appearance, what they say, and share with others.
Do you know of any sources to get money for more books?
What are some new titles or authors I should know about?
Enter a book you like and this site will provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next.