Author: Foulks, Eileen

The Book Talk Breakdown

Singles:
Plan to speak for about 3-5 minutes
Talk should include
Title, author, & genre
Should have book present
Background information on the author
Students will have to do a little research
Brief summary on the novel
Main characters
Central idea/theme
Conflict
NOT THE ENDING
Read a passage from the book
Significant moment describing the main characters or the author’s intent in some way
Similar characters/situations to others in movies or other books
Would you recommend and why

Groups:
Plan to have a discussion for about 5-10 minutes
Discussion should be spirited
Groups should include ALL of the same information as about, however, certain
individuals will be assigned to discuss parts
PARTS:
Title, author, & genre
Background information on the author
*Students will have to do a little research
Brief summary on the novel
*Main characters
*Central idea/theme
*Conflict
*NOT THE ENDING
Similar characters/situations to others in movies or other books
Would you recommend and why
DISCUSSION:
*Should revolve around a HOT TOPIC that would get someone
interested in reading the book
*theme
*symbol
*critical scene—change in events, character thinks out of
character, discover something about the character
*Read a passage from the book
Significant moment which somehow reflects the HOT TOPIC you
are discussing—the main characters or the author’s intent
in some way