V. When you give your report, begin with the information in Section III, and then share the items in the bag and discuss them.
VI. Evaluation
A. Oral Report
- author, copyright date, genre, setting, theme /10
- summary of plot /15
- personal response /15
- connections /10
B. Paper Bag
- appearance of bag /25
- selection of objects and explanation /25
C. Total /100
Paper Bag Booktalks
I. Choose a novel.
II. Read the novel.
III. Prepare an oral report which includes the following:
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name of the author
- copyright date
- genre
- setting
- theme
- a brief summary of the plot and the main characters
- your personal response (why you chose the book, what you liked or didn't like about it and why, your favorite character, etc.)
- connections between this book and your own life, or other books you've read, movies you've seen, etc.
IV. Prepare a Paper Bag
- On one side of the bag write the title and author's name.
- Decorate the rest of the bag with scenes from the novel.
- Put your name on the bottom of the bag.
- Inside the bag place the book itself, and a selection of items that relate to the ideas and characters in the book.
- Practise explaining why you chose each item
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