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The House of the Scorpion Book Trailers

The House of the Scorpion Book Trailers. WHAT IS A BOOK TRAILER?. It’s a multimedia presentation about a book. Publishers use them to advertise their latest publications (much the same as a movie trailer)- but WE can use them too!!! . Objective:.

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The House of the Scorpion Book Trailers

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  1. The House of the Scorpion Book Trailers

  2. WHAT IS A BOOK TRAILER? It’s a multimedia presentation about a book. Publishers use them to advertise their latest publications (much the same as a movie trailer)- but WE can use them too!!!

  3. Objective: • Students will demonstrate their understanding of the novel, The House of the Scorpion, by creating an engaging multimedia book trailer utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint. • The goal is to entice the viewer into wanting to read the novel.

  4. WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD I INCLUDE??? • CHARACTERS • SETTING • PLOT-BE CAREFUL NOT TO GIVE AWAY THE “CLIMAX” OF THE STORY • TONE/MOOD • THEME • INTERESTING ASPECTS

  5. Your trailer should also include… • A hook to pique your audience’s interest~ make us want to continue watching… • Author and title of the book (pic—preferred) • One or two quotes from the novel (should be interesting, funny, exciting) • A “cliffhanger” element-a question to spark curiosity! • Credits for images, sound effects, music, etc. (last slide of trailer)

  6. PICTURES? MUSIC, VOICE??? • I will give you a list of acceptable websites to find pictures. • You may preview other book trailers to get ideas such as.. booktrailersforreaders.com, authro.com, Youtube, booktrailersforall.com, etc. • I have a file with a variety of music to choose from –OR- choose your own “SCHOOL APPROPRIATE” song. • Mrs. Clark will be available Mon.-Wed. if you are interested in adding narration.

  7. NOW LET’S VIEW SOME TRAILERS!!! • Post-its!!! • Write down any Positive Comments on the Pink post-its. • Write down any Constructive Criticisms on the Yellow post-its. THE GOAL IS TO IDENTIFY ASPECTS THAT WORK AND TO TRY TO EXEMPLIFY THIS IN YOUR TRAILER!

  8. Book Trailers • Neal Shusterman’s “Dread Locks” Play • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q37HONRyXc&feature=PlayList&p=5206EABE9B18D83E&index=0&playnext=1 • Suzanne Collins “The Hunger Games” Play • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy_XIe5gl_w&feature=PlayList&p=5206EABE9B18D83E&index=1&playnext=2&playnext_from=PL • Sarah Dessen “Lock and Key” Play • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHYUtS2mSsc • “Artemis Fowl” Play • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFgv5c8ekqI • Thirteenth Child Play

  9. Comments??? Do not underestimate the power of minor details! *Make sure your text size, font, and contrast are easy to read. *Speed information (images, text, transitions, music, sound effects) are paced appropriately. *Content is the MOST important! The bells and whistles are secondary!

  10. Projects Due Wed. Nov. 27th • 5 In-class work days {Lab D102} • Bring novel, flash drive, binder • Project Checklist/Rubric • Questions???

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