In a world filled with distractions like video games, social media, and viral TikTok videos, inspiring a love for reading in students can feel like an uphill battle. However, in this week's episode, we dive into a powerful tool that can captivate even the most reluctant readers: teacher book talks.
Think of teacher book talks as the trailers of the literary world. Much like a movie trailer teases the most exciting parts of a film without revealing the entire plot, a book talk does the same for literature, showing students that reading can be as thrilling as any other form of entertainment.
In this episode,
- We explore the essential steps of a successful teacher book talk
- We discuss the importance of choosing the right book, starting with one you genuinely love and understand well
- How book talks provide that sense of anticipation by giving students a sneak peek into the captivating worlds of literature
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Related resources and information for this episode
- Teacher Book Talks: A Great Way to Engage Reluctant Readers
- 12 Ways To Encourage a Culture of Reading
- Book Talks – Engaging Students in Reading Through Peer Discussions
- Choosing the Best Books for Middle School Book Clubs
- Building Classroom Community in the ELA Classroom: Strategies for Success
- Student Led Book Talks
- Book Clubs
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