Fror a project, I have to talk to my class about a book for 10 minutes. A "book talk." Any tips?

Answer 1

Yes. Talk about a book you really know & love. That way, the class will see you are passionate about it, and not just making up words. And you'll be less nervous.

Answer 2

Holy Cats! 10 minutes is a long time!
1. Make sure you talk about a book you have read and enjoyed. It's much easier to speak in public on a subject you enjoy.
2. Research the author - you can fill a minute or more with the author's biography and other works.
3. Use note cards so you don't lose track of your thoughts.
4. Speak slowly and remember to breathe.

Answer 3

When referring to books, "advanced" might be the most subjective word in Wicca. Whether or not the material in a book is advanced, depends entirely upon what the reader/student has already read/studied. I genuinely believe that most authors believe they are writing advanced books when they sit down to write. I am sure they are basing this off of what they have seen with their own students of their experiences with others. There is validity to the argument that advanced material is specialized material and most of the books on my shelf I would consider advanced are books on specific subjects. True advanced material probably only lives in two forms; in the form of specialized books on subjects that simply aren't of interest to everyone and in the notebooks and hard drives of those who train labeled as "curriculum". If I had any fantastic ideas regarding advanced books, Llewellyn would be the last place I'd take them. They can't even turn out decent beginner materials. I find it amusing that they exclude history and memoirs as I learn way more from those two types of books than any other subject. The problem is that subjects such as ritual and all the things that occur within ritual are things best learned not from a book.

Answer 4

~First, read a book. From there, simply form an opinion about, learn what it is about and talk about the theme, the plot, the characters, the characterization, the conflict, the author's purpose and intention in writing it, and then generalize and conceptualize it outside of its covers. As to how you are going to do this with a good book and limit yourself to 10 minutes is beyond me, but will you lose points by using the time you really need?

Answer 5

Can you choose the book? If so, make sure it's one you genuinely love.

You'll be enthused and it'll be a lot easier to fill ten minutes than it would be if you were talking about one you weren't really bothered about. You will also know it inside out meaning you'll be less likely to "dry up" or forget what you are meant to be saying. Your enthusiasm will rub off and generate interest in others making the talk more enjoyable for everyone.

Good Luck... you'll feel great once you've done it!

Answer 6

One of the best ways to start is to go through and pick out between 3-5 themes. These will help you find some sense of organization. Treat each one of these themes as mini-thesis statements and talk about it one theme for 5 minutes and another for another 5 min.

Answer 7

talk about a book thats rude or a book your teacher dislikes, then the 10 mins will soon be cut to 10 secs

Answer 8

Just talk about the main things that happend in the story. (Themes, plots, and make it intersting as if you were telling the story.) You wont even realize how thoes ten minuts passed by. Make allusions: ( compare the story to your self, another story, or to reality.)

Answer 9

Write notecards highlighting key pts. I had 2 do this in 7th grade and i got an A

Answer 10

I would talk about one I really liked alot, so I would be able to talk about it more.