Re: [LM_NET] SEC-->Booktalking for high schools??

[Shonda Brisco <sbrisco@GMAIL.COM>]

I've been using movie trailers as a "catch" for my reluctant readers
when I do a book talk to students in grade 5-12.  Often times our
students see a movie advertised (or actually see the movie) and don't
realize that it is based upon a book.  In order to make them aware of
some of the great books out there (and to inspire
them...hopefully...to read), I usually try to use one or two "new" or
"recent" movie trailers to catch readers' attention and share the
book.  And to be honest, every time I do this, I can't keep the book
on the shelf....so, if you use these techniques be prepared to offer
several copies.

I've just started adding more of these movie-books to my wiki, if
others are interested:

http://digitalbookends.pbwiki.com/Movie+Trailers

I've also book talked or a "shelf talked" audio books / Playaways with
high school students. As a former librarian for the blind, I am a
strong believer in using audio books (MP3 formats, Playaways, Audible,
etc.) with students who are struggling readers or who have reading
handicaps / disabilities. Many of our students can benefit from these
types of resources and it is important that we tell them that they are
available.

I usually try to build the excitement of having the book in audio
formats by explaining how easy it is to listen and become captured in
story through the narration.  To show the students how much I love
these formats, I also explain that I have two iPods [one in my purse
and one at home]...both of which contain hundreds of books that I am
reading, have read, or will be reading soon!  I also show the students
my "personal copies" of the print books [yes, I buy both
formats]....why?  Because I explain that sometimes I start an audio
book while I'm driving [my car, an HHR, is also iPod-ready] but later
I want to finish it while I'm relaxing at home.  The book allows me to
re-read specific chapters, check on proper names / spellings / terms
that I missed in the audio format, and read a bit about the author.  I
can also share the book with friends or share it (if it's new) in the
library until our copy arrives.

Another point that I make to teenagers who "couldn't be caught dead
reading a book"... is that since an audio book (MP3 / iPod format) is
also "invisible" to the public, when anyone sees you with your
earphones on, they think you're listening to music....but it's just as
cool to listen to books!

Sometimes it's important to remember to "think outside the box" and
book talk, read, and provide "storytelling" to our students beyond
their elementary library days.  If this includes using digital
storytelling, movie-trailers of books, podcasts, audio books, MP3
formats, or videos, then we should try it.

~Shonda
-- 
Shonda Brisco, MLIS
Library Media / Technology Specialist
Digital Bookends wiki / blog:
http://digitalbookends.pbwiki.com
http://shonda.edublogs.org/
sbrisco@gmail.com

Resources for Texas School Librarians:
http://txschoollibrarians.ning.com/
http://txschoollibrarians.wikispaces.com/

"Digital Resources" columnist
School Library Journal

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