Dynamic Character Speech - Novel or Short Story Digital Book Report Project
Dynamic Character Speech - Novel or Short Story Digital Book Report Project: Transform traditional book reports into a dynamic experience with the "Dynamic Character Speech" digital project, suitable for any novel or short story. In this digital project, students will step into the role of keynote speakers at the Dynamic Character Speaking Conference, where they will highlight the transformative journeys of characters who have undergone significant inner change. With a captivating hand-drawn video introduction by John Spencer and comprehensive materials, including assignment instructions, student informational slides, pre-writing digital organizers, and editing checklists, implementing this digital project requires no prep.
This is a digital resource, and students complete all the work on the computer. This works well with distance learning, 1:1 classrooms, remote teaching, Google Classroom, or online education.
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How This Dynamic Character Speech Digital Book Report Project Works:
- Students watch a hand-drawn video by John Spencer introducing the project. This will help students get into the mindset of being the protagonist of their own story. They will consider the message they would like to deliver as keynote speakers and start thinking about how to deliver it powerfully. This video is highly engaging and will hook your students immediately. Watch the video preview on the product page to get a sneak peek.
- Use the eye-catching Google Slides presentations to introduce the assignment in more detail to your class and guide you through each element of the project step by step.
- Use the teacher instructions, student informational slides, digital organizers, and checklists to implement the project and set students up for success with their writing.
Included in This Dynamic Character Speech Digital Book Report Project:
➡️ Introductory video: Use this short video to introduce this engaging book report project. The video is hand-drawn and will hook your students in before you begin the lesson.
➡️ Teacher and Student Instructions: The teacher instructions will guide you through each element of the lesson and assignment so you feel totally confident implementing this in your classroom.
➡️ Teacher Google Slides to Guide The Lesson: Use the included Google Slides to guide the introduction of the book report project and as prompts for what students should complete and in what order.
➡️ Perfecting Your Delivery Informational Slide: This informational slide provides students with tips and techniques for delivering an engaging and impactful speech. It covers aspects such as tone, pacing, volume, and body language to help students polish their delivery skills.
➡️ Writing Your Speech Informational Slide: This informational slide offers guidance on structuring and writing an effective speech. It includes tips on crafting an attention-grabbing introduction, organizing key points logically, and concluding with a memorable takeaway.
➡️ How Have You Changed? Digital Graphic Organizer: Use this digital graphic organizer to help students reflect on the dynamic changes undergone by the character they've chosen.
➡️ Planning Your Speech Digital Graphic Organizer: This digital graphic organizer assists students in planning and organizing their speech content.
➡️ Peer and Self-Review Digital Checklists: These digital checklists provide criteria for students to assess their own speeches and those of their peers before they write their good copies.
➡️ Good Copy Slides: These slides are designated for students to write their final speeches. They can use these slides to draft their speeches in a neat and organized format for presentation.
➡️ Teacher Rubric: Assess the book report project with this easy-to-use teacher rubric that makes grading quick and easy.
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