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. Each book talk is worth 10 points, 3 points for each of the following. 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. The resources in this free book talk product are designed to help students create the most engaging and comprehensive book talks possible.
She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. This prezi is about the book stargirl, this book is by. Rubric students will be assessed based on the relevance of their articles, their use of library. Hand out stargirl to all students and start passing out the book signout sheet.
Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. 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. October let us dare to read, think, write and speak. In the 1st paragraph tell what the setting of your novel is and who the main characters are. This book talk is essentially a persuasive speech to convince the listener that they should read a specific book. Stargirl is a favorite of many realistic fiction fans. The book is the sequel to the new york times bestselling book, stargirl, and centers on the worlds longest letter in diary form. The purpose of a book talk is to convince the listener to read the book you are recommending. To prepare for a book talk, complete the book talk form. He received another one in the mail, but it did not say who it was from. The object of a book talk is to convince the listener to read the book you are recommending. 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. This unit provides guiding questions and charts for research findings to help students plan a speech.
A homeschooled girl named stargirl begins attending the public high school for her sophomore year. I love her work and it is amazing to read her manga memoir. What the novel stargirl really teaches us slideshare. If you teach the book stargirl, this resource will help you greatly. We will discuss novel stargirl as it relates to your own personal high. 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. Stargirl by jerry spinelli is an inspiring story about being yourself. For your book talk, you will give one 3 minute presentation on a book youve read over the summer. Stargirl unitfinal reading comprehension narrative scribd. 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.
Book talk rubric independent reading favorite book students will write and orally present a book talk on one of their favorite independent reading books. Leo borlock and all the students of mica high meet a one of a kind person, stargirl caraway. They rated each other using the rubric posted below. Stargirl dresses and acts different than anyone at mica high, and she doesnt care what anyone. Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more. This unit may be used in conjunction or independently from the novel. It is 82 pages of material to use before, during, and after reading the novel. Book talk assignment for this assignment, you will choose a book that is appropriate to your reading level. Your slides should use complete sentences and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Find out in the summary of chapter 18 of jerry spinellis stargirl. On book talk day, i create groups based on interest if possible and have students sit in a circle with their books. She immediately starts a stir with her wacky outfits and even more wacky behavior.
Introduces the book title, author, genre gives a summary of main characters and events without spoiling it. Perhaps the most common challenge is avoiding unclear language, such as creative beginning. In the novel, stargirl wins the both the local and regional oratorical contests. All the subtle regret and fear thats been behind the scenes comes to the fore in this volume at its final page cliffhanger. 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. It does not go into how to write hooks, introductions. There are also sections for a critique and on the appearance andor presentation. Stargirl by jerry spinelli 15 books from our teen years that really should be movies by now stargirl by jerry spinelli.
In the 2nd paragraph, summarize the plot of your novel. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in. The dedication in the book stargirl includes eileen, loren, and sonny liston, the fighter. It picks up where the previous novel left off after stargirl left mica high and describes her bittersweet memories in the town of mica.
Stargirl is different from everyone else at school. They basically follow a rubric that i swiped from someone and modified to make it work for me. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. This file includes both a written book report rubric and a book talk rubric.
Transcript of authors live with jerry spinelli teachervision. Now, lets say that you were picking this book up from a shelf in the library or a book store. This really was one of the most beautiful, powerful books ive ever read, i would recommend it to anyone. 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. 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.
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. This articles plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. For this unit, students will read the novel stargirl, by jerry spinelli. 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. Think of it as a commercial or movie trailer for the book.
Stargirl s entrance to school is a big deal for all the students in this small arizona town. Evaluation teacher script conclusion see 2 nd rubric 16. To see all of the book talk videos, you can visit the reading workshop book talk wiki page. Stargirl by jerry spinelli was one of my alltime favorite books as a young teentween. Anns rubric is powerful because it articulates the characteristics of a good book talk in students own words. A slideshow commercial for the book stargirl by jerry spinelli slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Book talks presenting and writing book talks by brain.
Stargirl is an amazing book about individuality and nonconformism. 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. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of. Today students gave their book talks to one another in small groups. 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. Book talk assignment and rubric orlando science middle. Students will need the directions, rubric, and at least one piece of white. Love, stargirl is a 2007 young adult novel by jerry spinelli. Stargirl was like a breath of fresh air, but we were so used to pollution we didnt appreciate her. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high, it was clear that s. Leos uncle gives him his porcupine necktie before he moves to arizona. You summarized the book giving the audience information about the book.
The purpose of a book talk is to sell the book you just read. Book talk rubric selfselected novel ready to use public rubric directly link to this rubric or embed it on your website. Transcript of authors live with jerry spinelli transcript of authors live with jerry spinelli. A homeschooled girl named stargirl begins attending. She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile. Both rubrics are out of 21 points and focus on the elements of genre, characters, setting, and plot. The first rubric goes along with the literature circle that will take place. Summary consists of a discussion summary consists of a discussion summary consists of a discussion of summary is mostly an outline of. Leo, a high school student, is fascinated by a new girl at mica high who calls herself stargirl. Direct the students to think of the different parts of the book and what information is there. 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.
Book talks are a wonderful way for students to demonstrate their understanding of books they read while practicing their writing and speaking skills. It also demonstrates some of the difficulties of designing a good rubric. During the second half of class, students had a halloween party. You will read the book and prepare a book talk oral book report for the class. Or is there some other reason theyre feeling this way.
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