Goal
- To get readers excited about a book, author, series, or genre
Getting Ready
- Make sure you have read the ENTIRE book. Return to a summer read if necessary.
- Choose a book or series you think your peers will enjoy.
- Consider how you will capture your classmates’ interest.
- Write down page numbers or mark pages you plan to share with the class during your presentation.
During the Commercial
- _____/5 Show the cover of the book to your peers. If you no longer have the book, get a color copy of the cover and share that. Mention title, author and genre as well as if it is part of a series.
- _____/5 Start with a captivating lead - hook your audience.
- _____/5 Explain why you chose to share this particular book.
- _____/5 Tell just a bit about the book, but don’t spoil it by giving away too much information.
- _____/5 Make connections to other characters or authors.
- If possible, mention other books by the same author or other books in the same series.
Public speaking/Presentation reminders
- Make eye contact with your audience.
- Maintain a pace that is neither too slow nor too fast.
- _____/5 Demonstrate your enthusiasm - since this is a commercial, you are trying to sell your book! Again, consider how you will capture your audience’s interest.
- Keep it short and sweet - your commercial should last two minutes.
Total _____/30 points