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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

GKR - Student made book trailer

GKR - Student made book trailer

Now we are going to look at some book trailers created by

professionals …

GKR/Hook – Book trailer

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

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

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