It is 82 pages of material to use before, during, and after reading the novel. You will create a 23 minute talk about a book that includes just enough plot, character, setting, and conflict information to interest other students in the classroom. In the novel, stargirl wins the both the local and regional oratorical contests. Students will need the directions, rubric, and at least one piece of white. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. This really was one of the most beautiful, powerful books ive ever read, i would recommend it to anyone. What the novel stargirl really teaches us slideshare. Or is there some other reason theyre feeling this way.
The book is the sequel to the new york times bestselling book, stargirl, and centers on the worlds longest letter in diary form. Anns rubric is powerful because it articulates the characteristics of a good book talk in students own words. They rated each other using the rubric posted below. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high, it was clear that s. She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile. To round off the score to an even 10, one point will be awarded if a book talk is handed in on or before the due due last day of the month. Love, stargirl is a 2007 young adult novel by jerry spinelli. He received another one in the mail, but it did not say who it was from. Hand out stargirl to all students and start passing out the book signout sheet. Direct the students to think of the different parts of the book and what information is there. Now, lets say that you were picking this book up from a shelf in the library or a book store. Students will persuade other students, by clearly and concisely piquing the interest of peers in a solid hook and focused and interesting summary that closes with a definite opinion with support for reading.
Parents need to know that stargirl is a sort of supernatural character who is difficult to encapsulate, despite her classmates repeated attempts to pigeonhole her. This book talk is essentially a persuasive speech to convince the listener that they should read a specific book. To see all of the book talk videos, you can visit the reading workshop book talk wiki page. Leos uncle gives him his porcupine necktie before he moves to arizona. Book talk rubric independent reading favorite book students will write and orally present a book talk on one of their favorite independent reading books. The first rubric goes along with the literature circle that will take place. Rubric students will be assessed based on the relevance of their articles, their use of library. The purpose of a book talk is to convince the listener to read the book you are recommending. Stargirl caraway is so different from her peers she wears old fashioned and bright clothing, adorns her school desk with a flower and table cloth, and sings happy birthday to people at lunch while playing her. Today students gave their book talks to one another in small groups. Book talks presenting and writing book talks by brain. Perhaps the most common challenge is avoiding unclear language, such as creative beginning. Stargirl was like a breath of fresh air, but we were so used to pollution we didnt appreciate her. There are also sections for a critique and on the appearance andor presentation.
On book talk day, i create groups based on interest if possible and have students sit in a circle with their books. We will discuss novel stargirl as it relates to your own personal high. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of. This file includes both a written book report rubric and a book talk rubric.
The object of a book talk is to convince the listener to read the book you are recommending. Stargirl by jerry spinelli is an inspiring story about being yourself. Transcript of authors live with jerry spinelli transcript of authors live with jerry spinelli. All the subtle regret and fear thats been behind the scenes comes to the fore in this volume at its final page cliffhanger. They played games in groups, doing word puzzles, scrabble slam, an i have, who has game on main idea, and a matching game on main idea.
Stargirl, who up till now has been homeschooled, starts school at mica high as a tenth grader, where leo is starting his eleventh grade year. Transcript of authors live with jerry spinelli teachervision. A homeschooled girl named stargirl begins attending. Each book talk is worth 10 points, 3 points for each of the following. The dedication in the book stargirl includes eileen, loren, and sonny liston, the fighter.
I love her work and it is amazing to read her manga memoir. Book talk assignment and rubric grade 6, 7 and 8 your book talk assignment involves delivering a 5 minute book talk to the class about the novel you have read for independent reading. Stargirl dresses and acts different than anyone at mica high, and she doesnt care what anyone. Stargirl is a favorite of many realistic fiction fans. October let us dare to read, think, write and speak. You will read the book and prepare a book talk oral book report for the class. In the 1st paragraph tell what the setting of your novel is and who the main characters are.
Leo borlock and all the students of mica high meet a one of a kind person, stargirl caraway. Stargirl is different from everyone else at school. If you teach the book stargirl, this resource will help you greatly. This unit may be used in conjunction or independently from the novel. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Remember you should have read 2 books and you will present both, you can do them the same day or different days, it is up to you. The resources in this free book talk product are designed to help students create the most engaging and comprehensive book talks possible.
Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in. Introduces the book title, author, genre gives a summary of main characters and events without spoiling it. It picks up where the previous novel left off after stargirl left mica high and describes her bittersweet memories in the town of mica. It does not go into how to write hooks, introductions. During the second half of class, students had a halloween party.
They basically follow a rubric that i swiped from someone and modified to make it work for me. Stargirl s entrance to school is a big deal for all the students in this small arizona town. Stargirl by jerry spinelli was one of my alltime favorite books as a young teentween. This prezi is about the book stargirl, this book is by. For this unit, students will read the novel stargirl, by jerry spinelli. Few parents will have objections to the content, but there is one scene in particular where stargirl s peers verbally attack her on a television show. Leo, a high school student, is fascinated by a new girl at mica high who calls herself stargirl. Stargirl by jerry spinelli 15 books from our teen years that really should be movies by now stargirl by jerry spinelli. Stargirl unitfinal reading comprehension narrative scribd. To prepare for a book talk, complete the book talk form. Summary consists of a discussion summary consists of a discussion summary consists of a discussion of summary is mostly an outline of.
Student page title introduction learners standards process resources teacher page student rubrics best outline the expectation the that students should meet in order to be successful at this project. A homeschooled girl named stargirl begins attending the public high school for her sophomore year. Your slides should use complete sentences and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. This articles plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. Think of it as a commercial or movie trailer for the book. Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more. She immediately starts a stir with her wacky outfits and even more wacky behavior. For your book talk, you will give one 3 minute presentation on a book youve read over the summer. Book talk assignment for this assignment, you will choose a book that is at least 70 pages long and appropriate to your personal reading level. Leo falls in love with her, not because of her beauty, but because shes different.
This unit provides guiding questions and charts for research findings to help students plan a speech. In the 2nd paragraph, summarize the plot of your novel. You summarized the book giving the audience information about the book. Book talk assignment and rubric orlando science middle. Book talk assignment for this assignment, you will choose a book that is appropriate to your reading level. Use this rubric to guide students through writing a script for a video book talk and for grading students final product free rubric builder and assessment tools. It also demonstrates some of the difficulties of designing a good rubric. Stargirl is an amazing book about individuality and nonconformism. Book talk rubric selfselected novel ready to use public rubric directly link to this rubric or embed it on your website. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of stargirl, stargirl.
770 232 1263 1344 1141 480 614 589 1285 1240 1482 175 1567 762 910 431 1388 1521 1118 913 877 1316 744 310 1187 1414 1344 1274 1149 1341 441 1030 1476 135 962 336 713 1207 1082