1. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> Lights! Camera! Action! Book Trailers! presented by: Sheree Caminita, M.Ed. Library Media Specialist Gretna Middle School

2. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> What is a Book Trailer (or Book Video)? –A book video is a stimulating visual preview or commercial about a book. –Most teachers and librarians are using it today to replace “book reports” using Technology as a way to enhance students’ understanding and learning.

3. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> Student-made Book Trailers Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Saul Amezcua: 2 nd Place Digital Media Arts Fair 2011

4. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> Deep, Dark, and Dangerous (from DigitalBookTalk.com)

5. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> Why use it with students in your Library? It can get students enthused about reading. A good book trailer practically makes books fly off the shelf and into the hands of students who might not have chosen them otherwise. Second, a book trailer gives students a greater understanding of the range of books available to them, and sometimes children need this head start. Third, book trailers make the initial connection between the student's prior knowledge and the book's content. Reading comprehension is enhanced by these real connections between reader and text.

6. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> COLLABORATION- the key to creating a successful project! -Collaborate with teacher before beginning lesson -Decide on goals/objectives of project -Set up a timeline of how long project will take -Decide on final assessment -Decide if students will present projects to the class -Could even have a “movie day” with popcorn to promote students’ booktalks --Decide on teacher/librarian duties

7. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> Technology needed to create it Microsoft Photostory Windows MovieMaker Animoto (images only) (images and video) (images and video) (Windows Moviemaker is already installed on Windows desktops and laptops)

8. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> Equipment Needed FlipCameras (if students want to videotape themselves talking about project) or Camcorder Camera Tripod (optional) Computer with Internet access (to upload) Microphone- external for best sound. Can use camera or computer’s built in microphone Speakers

9. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> StoryBoard- Organizing your Information What is a StoryBoard? Graphic organizer for BookTrailer Helps guide students through the process Allows students to “plan out” their project in an organized way

10. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> Places to find StoryBoard Graphic Organizers Google Images- search “Storyboard template” Sample Template

11. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> Places to find Images for Book Trailer Google Images Websites for Books that the author has created (can be found by searching for the name of the book)

12. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> Rubric for grading project RubiStar4Teachers http://rubistar.4teachers.org/ Teacher and Librarian can work together to create rubric and work together to grade it. This is a great way to ensure objectives/goals have been met.

13. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> COPYRIGHT is IMPORTANT Teach a lesson on copyright law, especially involving images and music Copyright Kids.com Copyright Worksheet

14. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> Audio for Book Trailer Copyrightfriendly.wikispaces.com

15. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> Don’t forget to Cite your Sources Easybib.com: http://www.easybib.comhttp://www.easybib.com NoodleTools: http://www.noodletools.comhttp://www.noodletools.com Son of Citation Machine: http://citationmachine.net/http://citationmachine.net/ *Remember to cite any images and audio used*

16. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> Places to locate sample BookTrailers Book Trailers For All http://www.booktrailersforall.com BookWink http://www.bookwink.com Digital Book Trailers http://digitalbooktalk.com/ Scholastic.com *Search “Book Trailers” YouTube http://www.youtube.comhttp://www.booktrailersforall.comhttp://www.bookwink.comhttp://digitalbooktalk.com/“Book Trailers”http://www.youtube.com

17. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> YouTube Converter aTube Catcher http://download.cnet.com/aTube- Catcher/3000-2071_4-10969422.htmlhttp://download.cnet.com/aTube- Catcher/3000-2071_4-10969422.html Download YouTube videos at home and use aTube Catcher to convert them into a wmv format to play at school!

18. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> How to promote Book Trailers Put sample Book Trailers on your School or Library Website- could have “Book Trailer of the Month” for students to view Show sample Book Trailers during Teen Read Week or during Book Fairs

19. >>0 >>1 >> 2 >> 3 >> 4 >> That’s all folks!!!