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The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has just announced the creation of a new Oscar that will be given for “Best Book Trailer”. The trailers that make it into the category will be selected for presentation, content, images, voice, sound track and its appeal to the audience. A famous Newbery Award Winning writer has approached you and asked you to create a book trailer for his/her book that will be a top contender for the award. Your job will be to read the author’s book and create a book trailer that meets or exceeds the Academy’s criteria for “Best Book Trailer”. 

You will view and listen to movie trailers, book trailers and websites on persuasive writing and use information gathered from them to create their own book trailer using Photostory. You will be responsible for the following activities as you go through this Webquest and develop your Book Trailer:  · Explore movie trailers and book trailers  · Creating a character map  · Completing a story retell packet  · Complete a book trailer script  · Select appropriate images and sound track  · Creating a evaluation rubric that contains criteria and scoring guide  · Watch peer rubrics and comment on them  ** Process  **

 1. Watch movie trailers. Discuss with your partner:  ·  What makes a movie good or not?  ·  For what reasons do people watch movies?  ·    How can you get others to watch a movie that you really liked?  2. Watch book trailers. Discuss with your partner:  ·  How do book trailers make you feel after watching them?  ·  Do the book trailers make you want to read the book?  ·  Would you say they are effective in persuading you to read the book?  ·  How did the creator persuade you to do that? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> ·  What elements did the authors choose to include in the trailer? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> ·  What did they tell about the story? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> ·  What didn't the creators tell you? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> ·    Why do you think the creators did not tell you everything about the book? Is that important? Why? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -21pt;">  3. Select a book of interest to read and create a book trailer on. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -21pt;">  4. View two character webs and compare and contrast them. Discuss with partner: <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> ·  Why do you think the creators did not tell you everything about the book? Is that important? Why? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> ·  What is the difference between the two? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> ·    After reading the two character maps, even though you haven't read the book, which character do you feel you have a better understanding of? Why? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> ·  create your own character webs on the main character of the book using Kidspiration. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -21pt;">  5. Retell the story identifying the setting, plot, characters and problem, mood using a graphic organizer. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -21pt;"> 6. View the book trailer websites to learn how to write a book trailer script. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> ·    Create a script that identifies the character, setting and plot of the story. Include the mood of the story. Think about what makes a book trailer good and include those elements. Remember your audience and main goal of enticing others to read the book. Look at the rubric for more guidance on what you will be graded on. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> ·  Have your partner review your script for peer editing. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -21pt;">  7. Select images and sound clips to enhance the mood of your book trailer. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> ·  Import images into Photostory, add transitions, record your script and add sound to complete your book trailer. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -21pt;"> 8. P   repare a list of criteria to judge trailers that indicates priority and ratings. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> ·    Report back to class to create a class scoring guide. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 39.0pt; text-indent: -21pt;"> 9. Use the class blog to upload your trailer to and comment on peer trailers. 

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**(Persuasion)** **  ||   The trailer flows very smoothly and captivates the attention of the audience. It compels the viewer to read the book. ||  The trailer flows reasonably but there are some transitions that need improvement in order for the viewer to be persuaded to read the book. ||  The trailer flows smoothly and holds the attention of the audience. The viewer is left interested in the book. ||  The scenes from the trailer are choppy and the transitions seem abrupt. The viewer may be left confused and not inclined to read the book   || (Storyline or plot) **  ||   Key scenes or themes from the book have been creatively presented. These make the content of the book clear to the viewer  ||   An attempt has been made to depict some aspect of the book, however from the content of the book has not been made clear to the viewer. ||  There is one key scene or theme from the book represented in the trailer. This makes the viewer generally aware of the content of the book. ||  There is no scene in the trailer that suggests that the student has read the book. The viewer also has no idea of what the book is about. || **(Soundtrack)** **  ||   The voice track is clean and fully understandable. The pace fits the storyline. The viewer is always engaged. ||  Tries to use pacing and rhythm but it is often noticeable that it does not fit the storyline. The viewer is not engaged consistently. ||  The voice track is occasionally too fast/slow for the storyline. The pacing is relatively engaging for the viewer. ||  No attempt to match the pace f the storytelling to the storyline. The viewer was not engaged. || **(Soundtrack)** **  ||   The music stirs an emotional response that matches the storyline. ||  The music is adequate and does not distract but not much was added to the story either. ||  The music stirs and emotional response that somewhat matches the storyline. ||  The music is distracting, inappropriate or was not used. || (Awareness of Audience) **  ||   Strong awareness of the audience in the design. Can clearly explain why they chose the vocabulary, audio, and graphics to fit the target audience. ||  Some awareness of audience in the design. Some difficulty in explaining the choice of vocabulary, audio, and graphics for the target audience. ||  An awareness of the audience in the design. Can explain why they chose the vocabulary, audio, and graphics to fit the target audience. ||  Limited awareness of the needs and interests of the target audience. || **(Interest level)** **  ||   A very exciting presentation. It grabbed the attention of the viewer with suspense, humor or intrigue from the beginning. ||  A passable presentation. Some suspense, humor or intrigue but no real “hook” present at the start. ||  A good presentation that used suspense, humor or intrigue well and caught the attention of the viewer from the beginning. ||  Flat presentation. Little or no suspense, humor or intrigue to capture the attention of the viewer. || **(Duration/length)** **  ||   The presentation was the right length to keep/get the viewer involved. ||  The length of the presentation was too long/short to keep/get attention of the viewer   ||   The presentation was the right length to keep/get the viewer involved. ||  The length of the presentation was too long/short to keep/get attention of the viewer   || 
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 * ** Images **   ||   Images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches the different parts of the story.    ||   An attempt was made to use images that create an atmosphere or tone but it needed more work. The choice of images is logical.   ||   The images create an atmosphere or tone that match some parts of the story   ||   Little or no attempt has been taken to use images to create an appropriate atmosphere or tone.   ||
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The Academy Award is about to announce the nominees for “Best Book Trailer”. Will your trailer be called? What will make your trailer stand out from the rest?