Author's Purpose
Why is it important to know the author's purpose of writing a book?
Any of the answers below:
To know if the book is a good fit.
To know what type of a book it is.
To understand the book better.
The whole school learns the exact same Digital Citizenship lesson. True or False
False. Every grade has their own lesson that is targeted for their grade level.
If you are still learning to read or struggle with reading, how can you find a good fit book?
Look through the book and look at the pictures to see if you like the pictures and can understand the story through the pictures.
What do you need to do first, before you can make your own book?
Complete the All About Me Journal
Book talks are long and hard to do. True or False.
False. Book talks are quick and easy, and should be between 1-3 minutes long.
In the book, Rosie Reverie, what is Rosie's Great-Great-Aunt's definition of failure?
Great-Great-Aunt Rose's definition of failure is to give up.
Balance media looks the same for everyone. True or False.
False.
If you cannot find a good fit book, which type of book should you check out?
Any of the following:
Guinness World Records, cookbook, I spy, drawing book, optical illusions, or an "E" everybody book.
On Book Creator, you have to figure out on your own how to use the program. True or False.
False. On the top right hand of every page in the journal, there are instructions (either video or audio).
What is the purpose of a book talk?
To share why you like the book and to encourage others to read it.
To inspire others to read that book.
What is the purpose of a nonfiction book that is full of facts?
To inform.
According to Guts, we need to pay attention to red flag feelings. What does a red flag feeling mean?
If someone liked rocks, what would be a good fit book for them?
Rocks
When you are in media specials, do you use your teacher's Book Creator Library or your Media Class's Book Creator Library?
You will always use your Media Class's Library. For example: (Teacher) Media.
What are you specifically suppose to avoid when you give a book talk?
Any of the following:
Spoilers or ending of the book. Do not talk too long about the book.
What is the purpose of a fun book that does not include facts?
To entertain.
What should you do when you have a red flag feeling?
You should click the X to shut down the program you are using and tell an adult. You can also report bullying behavior to the administrators on the platform you are using.
If a book does not interest you, you have to read it anyway. True or False.
False. You can always return the book in the box outside the library and put a new book on hold.
You are the only one who can read the books you create in Book Creator. True or False.
False. Your teacher, Harris, and the technology department can read your books.
4th-6th graders: What does HEAT stand for?
K-3rd graders: Where do you find the Title and author of the book?
4th-6th: Hook, Energy, Audience, Time.
Hook the audience, say it with energy, connect with your audience, keep it short.
K-3rd: The title is on the front cover. The author is on the front cover or title page.
What does PIE stand for?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What does the character Arms help students remember to do?
Balance spending time on technology and spending time unplugged from technology.
What is the 5 finger rule for finding a good fit book?
Hold a finger up for every word you cannot read or do not know. 5 fingers=too hard, 3=just right, 0=too easy.
You can work on Book Creator in your class if your teacher give you permission. True or False.
True. If you teacher gives you permission, you can work on Book Creator. Once your journal is complete, you may create new books.
What 4 pieces of information does a book talk include?
Author, Title, Main character/topic, and a short summary/why you like the book.