Book+Trailers

Book trailers are a fairly recent phenomenon in the publishing industry. They originated less than ten years ago, based on the venerable institution of the movie trailer, but have only really taken off since the development of video sharing sites such as Youtube. Book trailers are a form of advertising for a book. Initially, they were literally sales pitches. Produced by publishers, and sometimes authors themselves, they were tools to pique interest in the novel. Their popularity has exploded, and many have gone viral, becoming a vital part of many publishers’ marketing strategies. Book trailers can vary tremendously in how they are produced. Some are fully scripted mini-movies, and others are simply uploaded PowerPoint presentations. The one thing they all share in common is a desire to introduce the book, and convert viewers of the trailer into readers of the book. In the last few years, the use of book trailers in education has become widespread. There is now a substantial body of research showing that book trailers are a useful form of pre-visualisation, and can help engage reluctant readers in a text. Students creating their own book trailer can be a powerful learning experience, combining learning goals from reading, writing, technology and the arts to produce a real product that they can share with others. (@http://www.insideadog.com.au/teachers/book-trailers)
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 * Australian Curriculum Connections **

[|book_trailer_essential_learnings.doc] (from []) [|BookTrailerPlanningTemplate.pdf] [|book_trailer_storyboard.pdf] [|book_trailer_analysis.doc] (from []) [|book_trailer_assessment_rubric.docx] [|book_trailer_planning.doc]
 * __Creating Book Trailers__ **


 * __Tools for Creating Book Trailers__ **
 * **Student Example using PowerPoint** || ** Student Example using Photo Story ** ||
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 * **Student Example using Animoto** ||  ||
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 * __**Useful Links**__
 * Ipswich District Teacher Librarian Network **
 * Allen & Unwin - Book Trailers **
 * Inside a Dog - Book Trailers **
 * Book Trailers - Courier Mail Education Blog **
 * Croydon Park Public School - Online Books and Book Trailers ** || ** __More Book Trailers__ **
 * 13 Words by Lemony Snickett **
 * The Sisters Grimm **
 * Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children **
 * Ranger's Apprentice series **
 * Nit Boy **
 * The 39 Clues ** ||