1. Post your video presentation reviewing your selected book from "The Great American Read" list. State the title of your book and a title for your presentation to get the viewer's interest.
2. View and comment on three students' videos. Your comments should be several sentences in length (a short paragraph) and should give specific feedback to the student. It is essential to be respectful when commenting.
Example of an ineffective comment: Your presentation was pretty good, and you said some interesting things about the book. However, you looked awkward and uncomfortable speaking, so you could improve on your presentation skills.
Example of an effective comment: I enjoyed viewing your presentation! You gave clear reasons to support your claim, and the textual evidence you chose supported your reasons well. Your slide design made the presentation easy to read and attention-getting because of your choice of font and images.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone: Why You Should Read This Novel And Book Series.
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/open?id=18rxHVWJ-1nyTF2nN8axFDZ1xSl6liT6x
I enjoyed watching your presentation. I loved all of the visualize elements you had which made it fun to watch. I agree with your opinion that it should be on the Great American Read list. I liked your counter claim and how you used it to your advantage rather then your disadvantage. Overall I enjoyed your project.
DeleteI liked watching your presentation. It was easy to follow the visuals and the reasons. I agree with your thoughts about why the book should be on the Great American Read list completely. Overall, I think your presentation was easy to follow and fun to watch.
DeleteEmma Lang
Wow Emma! As a complete disgrace to humanity that's never read Harry Potter, I could still completely understand your presentation and enjoyed it all the same. I never knew Harry was abused a kid, and how that was such a prominent theme in the series, so thank you for pointing that out! Your speaking was concise and I could tell you were really passionate about the book. Also, THANK YOU for the captions. With the captions, I don't have to figure out how the pictures relate to the presentation. The only criticism I can think of is possibly putting the quotes up on the screen? Although I didn't have much trouble following them, it would still be easier if I could just read them on the screen. That's pretty much the only thing, and it isn't even that much of problem. Kudos to you, Emma. Great presentation.
DeleteI watched your presentation and it was very interesting! I like how you included pictures from the movie so I could visualize the book in my mind as you were talking. You spoke very clearly and I can tell you were well prepared! Overall your presentation was great and I plan on reading the series too!
DeleteAngels and Demons: Why You Should Read It
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1FytkbDXRNZkXNClmjCCflAOc0lI5t9La/view?usp=sharing
From your presentation on Angles and Demons I have been able to discover something I didn't know existed. I have never heard of an ambigram before and that imminently got my attention. When you said that all the places in the book were real in Italy I got even more engaged. Though I have never read The DiVinchi Code, I have heard very good comments about about it and not heard of Demons and Angles before so including how people say it is not as good was valuable choice. I liked how you brought up the really deep plot and information the book includes because those kinds of books are one of my favorite kind; they leave a mark in your memory about how much you learned and enjoyed it. Conclusively I would say you did a very nice job describing the book and all of the right information to make someone interested in it.
DeleteI really thought that your report was very interesting because I read the Di Vinchi Code.And something I found interesting was this fight with science and religion and I think this is an interesting topic that was not in the Di Vinchi Code.In my book they really only focused on religion but I think it would have been so cool to see some science in there too.One thing I also found interesting was how you pointed out how Dan Brown can make you believe anything and I feel the same way.I also think it's very cool that he fused real history and fact with a made up story and he also really made me believe in the secret society's he was talking about.
DeleteI realy found your presentation gripping. It just felt like someone was doing it in person and I like that, I realy find the dive into the actual location realy interesting and how the book circles around. I also realy enjoy the power of the quotes and what they represent. I will seriously consider reading!
Deletekillian snitzer
You really did well, your speaking was way better then mine and no stuttering I wish I could speak as clear as that on camera. Since I watched this I would like to read this novel it seems very intriguing.
DeleteGreat job on your presentation! You did great speaking to the camera and you had great information. I really enjoyed the visual part of your presentation, especially the science vs. religion slide. The only thing I would change is shorter quotes, but since I haven't read the book I'm not sure if you could have done that. Overall, great job.
DeleteI liked your theme and how you related it to the book. That theme also related to my book the da vinci code. I also agree with the statement that Dan Brown can make you feel however he wants. Overall good presentation but could have said um less.
DeleteYour presentation was one of the better ones I have seen. You did a great job with the animations, the wording, and the evidence. I really enjoy books with an issue involved and this has one had the science vs. and religion debate in it. Or, as you put it, the combination of the two. You also portrayed the book as a book for everyone, something a true Great American Read should have. Nice job.
DeleteLibby Evans
ReplyDeleteThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ytoR7SR8OHuaSX18akIltDcz9n3Yncpx/view
I really enjoyed hearing about The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. I would have never picked up this book at first glance but after listening to this I was interested in reading it. I thought it was really smart to have included language as a counter for why people may not vote for the book. I liked how you used pictures from the play to explain details in the book. The images you used gave me something interesting to look at while you spoke. Your presentation was overall very intriguing and you had a really good vocabulary that I appreciated hearing.
DeleteI enjoyed the summary and how you used your words. I also wish I spoke more like how you did with limited stuttering. I also loved how you stated how it belongs on this list.
DeleteYou did a really great job with this presentation. I think that you did a good job explaining your claim of why it belonged on the great american read list. One thing that made me want to read this book was when you started to talk about the conflict within the family and how the main character wasn't really able to understand what was happening. You also used word choices that I would have never thought about which added a lot to your presentation, and I really enjoyed to listen it to.
DeleteAlex Hendl
ReplyDeleteAnd Then There Were None Self Select Book Project
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y50RF8A6Lkwsgj2fRRCipgLECjoeRPna/view
Your presentation on And Then There Were None was well done and amusing. I have seen the movie based on Agatha Christie's book Murder on the Orient Express and I really loved the compelling story in it which you described was apparent in this book as well. I find that books can be confusing at times so I like that you included the idea of using a character chart to understand the story more. In my opinion you had a good rebuttal, personally I tend to read those longer book that have high lexile levels but to point out that it was low helped to prove you case well. Overall I enjoyed listening to your presentation and it has persuaded me to read that book when the occasion arrives.
DeleteI enjoyed watching your presentation about the book, And Then There Were None. One thing that I really enjoyed about your presentation was how you pointed out the authors attention to detail, and the first quote about the panther was perfect for explaining why you thought she paid attention to detail. Your summary of the book got me interested in the book and all of your reasoning for why it should be on the great american read list really got me wanting to read this book.
DeleteI really liked your presentation, and I appreciate the facts you put in there. I wanted to read And Then There Were None, and after watching your presentation, now I want to read it even more. It was interesting to hear about how Agatha Christie is only outsold by extremely famous and popular writings like the Bible, and your summary for the book was intriguing. You did a splendid job presenting your rebuttal to your counter claim. You brought up a good point about how it may be hard keeping track of lots of characters at once, I know it's sometimes confusing for me, and your advice helped a lot! You did a great job persuading people to vote for this book.
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DeleteYour presentation “ And Then There Were None” was very informative and persuasive. I thought your presentation was very clean and organized and I could really understand what you were talking about instead of having too much information where cluttered your slides. Your voice was very clear and I could understand why you enjoyed this book a lot. The pictures you had on your slides was a nice touch and it really added good detail to your slides. I also saw that you didn't really say the word “um” that much and I really look for that in presentations because it shows that you're really prepared when you don't use that word. Overall your presentation was very good.
I read the same book and I chose it for similar reasons, the page count was appealing because of fall sports and the plot seemed interesting. I also agree that the book should be on the list and that it had a remarkably clever plot. I also agreed with the attention to detail, which ties in with the figurative language and literary elements that I mentioned in my presentation. I also think you explained the evidence well and how it related to your claim. Overall, I think that your presentation was detailed and I agree with your points.
DeleteThomas LoGalbo
ReplyDeleteFrankenstein Book Project
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Your presentation on Frankenstein was very interesting and had lots of textual evidence and detail backing up why it was such a good book that I was very intrigued and will definitely read this book. I also enjoyed the way you addressed the audience and how your talking was very fluent and did not have many pauses, and the pictures also helped show imagery to the book and representations of the book as you showed.
DeleteI really love the book you chose I love Frankenstein's Monster and I now and have wanted to read this book. I didn't know that there was a Robert Walton in the story when watching the movie that is an awesome fact. I also like that you joked a bit in this by saying like "that's a lot of usage of the word life." or something like that.
DeleteI really like the theme that you said was a part of Frankenstein: science without morals. This is still a very relevant question to ask and I agree that it is a good theme to have when dealing with the tech we have today. I also like how you said that given the time period, this was a huge book to not just tell a story but give a wild example of how relentlessly pushing towards innovation isn't always good. I also liked your rebuttal to the counter argument - the impact it has made shows its still a part of literature today. Overall, you seemed very comfortable speaking and had a great array of pictures for your slides.
DeleteComment by Mason Kacmar
DeleteYour presentation “Frankenstein” was very persuasive and I could really understand what you were talking about. I also really understood your presentation more when you used your cursor to emphasize what you were trying to get through to the listener. You have good presentation skills and I thought that images you used were very well thought of and contributed well to your presentation. I also liked how you talked a lot more than what you had written and your explanation that needs quote or bullet point was very clear and I could really see myself reading this book. Overall your presentation is very clear and I understood it very well.
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ReplyDeleteOk so I had to delete the other one because it did not work here is the new link
DeleteAlex Zlocki
The DiVinchi Code by Dan Brown
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14qnKfthcmLljIu_yZNzzJ6g2p6P4rLpm/view
Alex, I really liked your video presentation on the Davinci Code. I thought you explained the book very well and that really gave me a sight into what the book is about. From what I have heard, this book sounds like a great read and a fun read. However, I feel like this book is very over the top, like you said, so maybe this book is an aquired genre for most people. Overall, I thought you did a very great job on the presentation!
DeleteYour video presentation was very good. I liked how you went in depth about the book. It really shows how knowledgeable you are on the book. You explained the plot with great detail without giving it away and it makes me want to read it myself. From what you said on your presentation, i can see why you want it on the list.
Delete- Ethan Krupinski
Looking For Alaska
ReplyDeleteA Modern Book
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uPklrMp4C11WM1UYq5PjlJnsKKweIP3H/view
Good report. I agree that the book could relate to older generations possibly better than teens because of the relevance. Something to do better next time is not put as much words on the slides just say them so you can put more pictures. This way you can convey your message in a way that is easier to actually see.
Deletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1XVoyp4Ix-k1JvpfiANudXO7pCUTFZvkC/view
ReplyDeleteThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Book Project
Mason Kacmar
I enjoyed watching your presentation and I liked your counter claim. on how you said there are many other books you can read. I also agree that escape from Mr.lemonchello's library should be on the list. I like the point you made when you said a book dose not need 5 swear words on a page. Over all I enjoyed your presentation.
DeleteI really enjoyed listening to this video because I read the same book and I had a different claim. I can definitely see where you are coming from with the diagrams and profane language, but I think that they really show the way a kid with autism’s mind works. The book is Christopher writing down his thoughts and experiences and that is the way he thinks with diagrams and maps in his head. I agree that the language used is a little much sometimes, but I think it shows the conflict with the family, and that they are not perfect just like most families. I would also really like to see the play. Overall I really liked your presentation and I completely agree with your theme.
DeleteYour presentation was very interesting to watch! You argued that your book should not be on the Great American Read list which not many people said. You have very good presentation skills! Throughout the presentation, you remained eye contact and used fluctuation and enthusiasm in you voice. You did not sound overly rehearsed which made the presentation more enjoyable. In your counterclaim, you stated that Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library should be on the Great American Read List instead. I have read this book three times, and I thoroughly enjoyed it each time, so I agree that this book is very deserving of a spot on the Great American Read List. Though I did not read the book you chose for the project, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, I think that your reasons to support your claim are good. Pictures can make a book better, but too many can take away from the story. Some people like these added features, so I think that it is interesting that it is one of the reasons that you don’t think the book is deserving of its place on the list. All in all, your presentation was very engaging, and I am glad I chose to watch it.
DeleteYou did a nice job presenting your slides. When you were talking about the summary, I got bored. This book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, does not seem very interesting at all. I was not sure what the "Added Features" were until you explained them. When you did explain them, I agree that trying to read a book with those features would be distracting and overall annoying. When you explained your Argument Part 3, your quote from New York Times said that there was not a firm sense of closure at the end of the book between two characters. I do not like books like this. As a reader, I like to know everything that had happened in a book, especially if it is mystery. I liked how in your counterclaim you used another example of a more well written book with the same topic as the one you read.
DeleteYour presentation was very well done. All of your slides were very organized and easy to follow. Also, you spoke very clearly throughout the entire presentation and had good eye contact. I liked how you included another book, wonder, in your counter to show that there are better books that have a main character with a disability. I agree Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library would be a good choice since it is a series. I also agree that so much profanity could take away from the story and make it not as enjoyable. I think the theme you used suits this book because after I read the summary on the Great American Read site, it showed me that the main character tried to solve the mystery. Overall, I thought your presentation was very good.
DeleteOverall, your presentation was really good! I greatly enjoyed how you organized all your slides and how you presented the information. I felt like you put the perfect amount of writing on your slides so that it was not too overwhelming to watch. Also, I thought that your argument was doe very well. You were very persuasive with your reasoning as to why it should not be on the list. I thought your slide about the pictures included in the book was super persuading. Lastly, I really liked how you compared this book to others such as To Kill a Mockingbird. I really liked how you compared the theme in your book to the theme of To Kill a Mockingbird. In conclusion, I really enjoyed your presentation and thought you did a great job!
Deletemy self select book video on the Fellowship of the Ring
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1mewHh1JdbbQ-GUYyEsuhxLsmkRGta49q/view
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Emma Lang
Avery Hendl
ReplyDeleteThe Hunt For Red October
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DeleteThis is a new link that will allow you to access my presentation
I enjoyed watching you presentation for many reasons. I think that you did a really good job talking in your presentation and I could understand everything that you said. This is not a book I would typically reach for, but the way you talked about it made it seem really interesting. Your rebuttal made complete sense and it was somewhat reassuring that the book was understandable. Although I thought your presentation was really good, I do wish that you explained your claim a little bit more so that I had a better idea of why you thought it should be one the list. Overall, good job!
DeleteI really liked your presentation! From beginning to end your presentation had solid facts and support. You had a good reason for choosing your book, and a good rebuttal for having your book on the list! When first hearing about this book, I was concerned about not fully understanding the language used, but your rebuttal was really comforting. It was very smart to include that people who aren't familiar with the navy lingo can still understand the plot, because it reassures that anyone can read and enjoy your book! Great job on your presentation!
DeleteMy self select book on Ghost
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1_HiYTJwSKiXXmhVF0vJ3nAf6dWxvQDQN/view
Amelia Taylor
Your presentation on Ghost was very appealing and persuasive. I really loved your evidence from outside sources; I thought they related to your reasons a lot. Your reasons supported your claim really well, and they made a lot of sense too. Your presentation slides were attractive, and I thought your Summary slide really helped me understand the summary.I am definitely going to try to read this book in the future.
DeleteI thought that your presentation was really good. I could understand everything you were saying, and your sentences were fluent. I thought it was interesting that you chose the book because you could relate to it since you’re a runner, and I liked how throughout your presentation you were able to connect to it because you’re an athlete as well. I also thought your summary of the book was really good, since you gave the viewer an idea of what the book was about without giving away any huge plot points. I liked your choice in quotes, however for the next self-select project, I would suggest putting the quotes on the presentation. I think that would work better because that way the viewer can read them instead of you reading them, and all you have to do is explain how the quotes tie into your book and your reasonings. Your counterclaim was good because I could understand why people might think that the book is too mature for younger reads, but I also completely agree with you that if the child has good parental guidance while reading the book, than it being too mature should not be an issue. I overall thought your presentation was really good.
DeleteLord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
ReplyDeleteWhy it shouldn't be on the Greatest Read
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JIvS0K-aDOxrPmjBc2Y09gwauQXmRs9L/view
I read the Fellowship of the Ring a couple years ago, and I agree with your claim. It was a very confusing book, but had good story overall. You explained your reasons really well, and you had strong evidence that supported them. I thought the pictures on your slides really illustrated what the book was about. You spoke in a clear and understandable voice and carried across your points well. Altogether, this was a really good presentation.
DeleteI liked your presentation on "Fellowship of the Ring". Your reasons were clear and precise. You gave great explanations and explained your reasons well. You made the book sound interesting and worthwhile to read. I thought that it was interesting how you recommended the book but said it shouldn't be on the list. Overall your presentation was well done.
DeleteI really liked your presentation, like how you kept it short and simple but you made it easy to figure out what you were getting across. I understand why you don't think The book should be on the great american read list because of all the description that were put into the book. However, some people might argue that all those description are what put the book on the great american read list because those description are what allowed the reader to vision the surroundings or what was happening and maybe what the weather was like.
DeleteThomas LoGalbo
DeleteYou did a great job with your presentation on The Fellowship of the Ring. You kept your points concise and clear, and had some great visual representations on your slides. I disagree with your view about the book not being on the Great American Read list, but you had some very valid points. Middle Earth's detail and consistency throughout the series is why the books are so popular. Overall, you did a great job on your presentation
My self select book, The Godfather by Mario Puzo. Great american read assignment. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WOz6Lzd0UEZQSJ4pX2xihBSW4xlwewUY/view
ReplyDeleteNicolas WIllingham
I thought overall your presentation was well done. You were nice and laid back when explaining your thoughts and reasons for your claim making the video enjoyable to watch. The only true constructive criticism I have is that at points in time you were a little unprofessional and your slide titles weren't capitalized, but other than that you did a great job. I hope I do ¨see you next time¨.
DeleteYou presentation was very interesting to me because I really loved the movies and I would love to eventually read the book.And I really agree with you because I do think it is important for a book like this to have a lot of violence because it is a mafia novel.And the plot of this novel sounds just as good as the movies were and I would love to eventually read the book.And I like the little hand cover at the end too really seal the deal.
DeleteI enjoyed your presentation and I think that it was interesting and easy to follow along. I think that you did a very good job of explaining the characters, although I believe that you could have explained the significance and responsibilities of the godfather position a little more. I also think you could have explained the evidence a little bit more, but overall you spoke clearly and had informative slides. I also thought it was interesting how your theme was almost the opposite of mine. Yours consisted of bad things happening to good people, while mine explained how bad things could happen as a result of bad actions.
DeleteThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Self Select Project
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/17F7pVHV2o7UKLdQhFmt8Ap5jWm3NKi4g/view
I loved your reason for choosing the book! I find the topic of the book very interesting, especially because I have an autistic cousin. You made it seem like a very interesting book with your points. The quotes you chose made me very interested in the book. You could have a little bit more emotion in your voice, but your arguments were compelling! Overall, it was very well done.
DeleteYou had a very interesting presentation! It brought up a lot of good points on how we view autism as a disability, but this book could show us how those with autism can still succeed. Your counter claim is very reasonable, and so was your rebuttal. You had a very strong and understandable claim as to why everyone should read this book, even if they can't relate to the main character. Your images were a nice touch to your presentation, and it was nice to not seem blocks of words, but instead the minimal words and lots of pictures to keep the listener interested. You did a great job in this presentation.
DeleteAnd Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1I0olW9L0Ds6clA5xHQ8SjVwTf0nxxWcS/view
I enjoyed viewing your presentation, it was well developed and easy to follow. I think putting each quote on its own page made them easier to understand. Your reasons also made sense, but the one about the amazing conclusion confused me a little bit, as I have not read the book. Overall, I think your presentation was very well done.
DeleteEmma Lang
I actually read the same book as you, And Then There Was None. When you were explaining the summary, realized that you did a lot better job than me. It covered what the whole book was about and would make anyone interested in the book. This book was not predictable at all, so I agree with you. I totally guessed the murder wrong when reading this book. I liked how you explained that the author included a red herring. I did not know the concept of a red herring feature in a book until you explained it. I agree that there were definitely many misleading clues or red herrings. I also agree that the book was sinister, but that is what made this book so good. You had a nice presentation.
DeleteJoey, Your presentation was outstanding! i really enjoyed the summary and quotes you had during the presentation.The summary kept me wondering what would happen when they were getting picked off and how much tension there would be between the 10 victims. I really think the presentation would be better if you described some of the characters and gave us, the viewer, some insight on who was in the book. With all of that being said, Your presentation has inspired me to read the book or find a possible movie. And Then There Were None sounds like a thrilling murder-mystery that will keep me on my toes at all times!
DeleteJurassic Park - Ethan Krupinski
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1BSLb92Fg6VALl6O02NWOdXNsonTAoq-c/view
I really liked you report because I love the movies.And I would really like to eventually read the book because I think that the book would give more details to the island that the movies could not do.And I also think it's interesting how in the book their is a lot more science to back up the plot which in the movie was not really explained.This book overall just seems just as good as the movies were and I would love to read it sometime.
DeleteI thought you presented the book nicely with not giving away too many details. I have not read the book, but I have seen the movies which I really enjoy. So, if the book is as good as the movies it should definitely be on the list. I think one thing you could have done to make it longer was read your quotes and explain them individually. But other than that very well done presentation.
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed viewing your presentation! I love your enthusiasm, especially when you read the quotes. You had very detailed explanations which made the video interesting to watch. You also avoided filler words (um, so, ect.) making your presentation sound more professional. The reasons you used to support your claim were very strong. Since I read the same book, I know there was a lot of evidence in the story to support your reasons, but I think you chose some of the best quotes because the viewer can easily see how the reason and the quotes correspond. The images that you used really enhanced the presentation. I like how the Counterclaim slide was filled with pictures from different parts of the story. You did not fill up the slides with text which made it more visually appealing. Overall, you did an excellent job on the presentation!
DeleteWhy Along Came a Spider should be on the Great American Read List.
ReplyDeleteNOTE: I know that there's no quotes for my first piece of evidence. Once you get to that point in the presentation you'll know why..
ANOTHER NOTE: I forgot to put this in the presentation, but this is the first book of the Alex Cross series.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jkWP-2lsLSRIdYirhwu0pv7sbggnZi2c/view
Ready Player One
ReplyDeleteA Must Read
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-GBftMFbQ62xbDavDHXVhyJmhOHj8cPf/view
I enjoyed the presentation. The very cut to chase tone is very good for the book. I also realy enjoyed the book when I read it and I also like the way you described the plot of the story. I realy enjoyed the book when I read it.
DeleteYour presentation was very good! Your pacing was perfect and your tone was very clear. You explained every piece of evidence individually and clearly. You had a very nice rebuttal to the counterargument that you provided, using evidence that we could relate to. Also, you had a elaborate and interesting conclusion, a great way to end your presentation. One suggestion is that you could be a little bit more creative with your font. Overall though, you did a very nice job.
DeleteI liked how you kept the pace of the presentation the same and had a very clear voice. How you integrated "To Kill a Mockingbird" was very helpful to the watcher. I like how your evidence slides were arranged with one quote from the book one each side and one in the middle from an outside source. Something you could have done better is more pictures. On some slides you only have one picture and there is space for more. Overall good presentation.
DeleteI read this book also, and I think that your review of it was very good because it had very good reasons. I agree with you that it is a very well thought out future and that there is a lot of changes in character. I also enjoyed that parts of the setting were tied into the story to show how truly dystopian it was. The only thing that i have in criticism, is that several essential parts of the story were left out of the summary, but it was an amazing presentation regardless.
DeleteI enjoyed listening to your presentation! I have read this book too, and I've seen the movie, and I agree with a lot of the points you brought up. I especially liked how you compared the book to "To Kill a Mockingbird" for your counterclaim. Great presentation!
DeleteI saw Ready Player One in theaters when it came out and thought it was an overall 'decent' movie with a complex and well thought out plot. However, based on your presentation it makes me wonder how different the book is from the movie. You did a really nice job of explaining the book and the significance and reasons it should be on the list. I hope I have the chance to read it sometime. Great presentation!
DeleteThe Da Vinci Code: Why You Should Read It
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1-7jaiMr7LbwljbGCfA5KqxbwsmaRnLrQ/view
This was a very good presentation. I liked how you never really said 'um' and you had a clear idea of what you were going to say. You were able to give good reasons to read the book without giving the plot away. You used a very good vocabulary like "abrasive". The presentation was really good.
DeleteYour presentation was very well done. You did a great job explaining all your evidence, the summary, ect. You had a great, clear speaking voice and you rarely had to backtrack and repeat what you said before. You also did a great job not repeating yourself, even when you had to restate places and specific parts of the book. The only thing I suggest you could have done better is talk slightly faster. Overall, your presentation was great and I might try reading the ¨Da Vinci Code¨ myself!
DeleteI think you did a great job on your presentation. You managed to speak all of your points without revealing to much plot, something that can be difficult with a complicated plot like your book's. I also felt like you conveyed the imagery well with the book, with a combination of pictures and quotes. To me, the theme that you said at the end didn't really tie into the the rest of the book. Overall, I thought it was a well organized presentation with great pictures.
DeleteI really enjoyed this presentation. I think the plot was very interesting, and you didn't give to much away. I can understand why the book was controversial, but your rebuttal was great. I didn't really see how your theme played into the book, but that may just be because I haven't read the book. Overall, your presentation was great!
DeleteCodie Cuerbo
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1pg6uSfH982dzeSHOCzG6xxd2KBIxf0QQ/view
I really enjoyed your presentation and liked the quotes that you picked. I also enjoyed the book and never knew you were so interested in space. Of what you were saying the movie and book seemed to be pretty similar. I agree with you on the foul language, for if your going to read this long of a book you are most likely mature. The two reasons you choose very much related to the way of the book. Overall I thought you project was great.
DeleteCodie, I enjoyed your presentations for many reasons. One, I liked the reasons you liked the book. I feel some people do not understand the greater meaning of novels but in this case, you clearly did. Another reason I liked your presentation is your rebuttal. I thought it made sense to use vulgar language to explain someone's feelings without having to step into their shoes. One thing I think you could have worked on is explaining the theme little better. I really didn't get a clear vision of the theme at all. However, that only degrades your presentation a little considering your awesome effort everywhere else! Now that all of tbhat is out of the way, I Don't particularly enjoy space novels, but I can see why you do and I think you did a great job with it.
DeleteI enjoyed your presentation and I think you did a great job explaining the summary of the book and the evidence that you provided. I also think you had a good counterclaim and I agree that the language that was used may be appropriate for the situation. Overall, I think that your presentation explained the book very well and I can see why you would have chosen that novel.
DeleteThe Martian
ReplyDeleteSamantha Stern
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15s5unAZhY5i0zs82sTxgOhN3q37E1yo5/view
I really enjoyed listening to your presentation because I also saw the movie a while ago and I have always wanted to know about the book. I like your reasoning for first and third person perspectives because it shows you what multiple people are doing and what the main character is thinking. Even though people think it shouldn’t be on the list for lack of emotion and Watney’s humor, I think the humor would add a relief and break from all of the suspense and tension in the novel. Overall you did a great job and I really like your presentation.
DeleteI enjoyed watching your presentation because it conveyed what you thought about neatly and effectively. The reasons you had for liking the book made The Martian seem like an excellent book. My least favorite part was having to read the quotes, as they were a bit long, but that's just me mentally. Overall, it was an excellent presentation.
DeleteEmma Lang
I really enjoyed watching your presentation and I thought you did a very good job. One thing I really liked was the theme, fonts, and pictures you chose for the presentation. I think the grey background was very simple but also worked well for the book you were talking about. I also think you did a very good job with your word choice. The words you choose to use really enhanced the presentation. Overall, very good job on the presentation.
DeleteAnd Then There Were None
ReplyDeleteAdria Voyzey
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DeleteI really enjoyed your presentation. Your choice of font and theme were visually appealing and I think your claim support were great choices. Not only did I think you had great support, but your quotes matched perfectly with it. Wonderful presentation overall. You also have very good speaking skills and it kept the video interesting to watch as your detailed explanations were stated. You also had great eye contact for the most part. Overall, you have excellent speaking skills and your presentation was clearly planned out well and it sounded rehearsed since you had minimal errors and you did not use many filler words at all such as "um." Great job on the presentation.
DeleteOverall, your presentation was very organized and it was easy to read and follow along as you read. You have very good presentation skills. You had good eye contact throughout, and you spoke clearly and fluently. Also, I thought the pictures you used, illustrate your points very well. After listening to your summary of this book, it left me wanting to know more and made me want to read the book. I like the theme that you used because all of the people stuck on the island had a past that included murder and their punishment for doing so was being trapped on the island and getting killed off.
DeleteI greatly enjoyed your presentation of this book! I really liked your reasoning behind the point of view of the story. I read this book and I agree that the point of view adds a great level of suspense. Also, I felt that knowing all the character's thoughts added great imagery which you brought up as well. Another part of your presentation I enjoyed were your quotes. I felt that they all supported your reasons very well and I got a clear understanding of what you were trying to explain. Lastly, I thought your theme fit the book really well. Overall, I really enjoyed this presentation!
DeleteKayla Ring
ReplyDeleteGhost
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bZga1zZoNHof2dQpIn7W8vg__6qixZo1/view
Thomas Stoycos
ReplyDeleteCatch 22 - Should you Read it?
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I enjoyed listening to your presentation. Your evidence was great and you seemed like you knew exactly what you were going to say. I would have to say though that maturity shouldn't be a problem when it comes to the list. After all, there are plenty of other books on the list that are the same, if not more mature than Catch 22 (TKAM, Game of Thrones, etc.). Overall though, great presentation.
DeleteThe Chronicles of Narnia: The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-GoCWNVYyvRAVtWXK44LYIWHK1-oxiK/view
A wonderful presentation, Hayley. I liked the images you used in your presentation. They really illustrated the idea of magic and fantasy that was present in the book, as well as the movie. I also like your word choice and which quotes you picked to emphasize the descriptions in the story.
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I thought that this was a really good presentation! The pacing of your presentation was good, and I could understand everything that you said. The way you described why you picked this book also made a lot of sense and showed that you put thought into it. You seemed to have really enjoyed this book, and to really believe that it should be on the list. I have also read this book and after watching the presentation I want to reread it. Great job!
DeleteNicole Bahleda
ReplyDeleteThe Martian
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TNB_mmpqCQSjh0Y3s8FkQbw0m6V_A8ZP/view
I really enjoyed your presentation! I loved how your background of a light orange kind of reminded me of Mars itself. Since I read the same book I noticed how your summary highlighted all of the major points of the novel perfectly. I completely agree with your reasonings, I think the interesting conflict and positive main character enhanced the novel tremendously. You spoke very clearly through the presentation and you were very good at explaining the quotes. Overall, I thought your presentation was very informative and well thought out.
DeleteYour presentation was great and really interesting! Your slides flowed well and has a great look to them with many colorful pictures, I also thought that your theme statement was good. It was pretty inspiring considering all of his challenges and what he overcame. I found myself wanting to read this book. I will definitely look forward to it. Your presentation was overall appealing.
DeleteJohn Ugran
ReplyDeleteGullivers TRavels by Jonathan Swift
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Morgan Schmitt
ReplyDeleteAnd Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
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Alyssa Marotta
ReplyDeleteAnd Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pDGE438A4arVnAizxRS2tvKr93mVDxFA/view
Your presentation was great! I really like your summary and images that you chose throughout your project. The summary was well written and explained to the viewer. The images/visuals were good because it helped the viewer really understand what you were talking about and key points along with it. I can tell that you understood what you were talking about and understood the book. Overall this book seems interesting and now I want to read it!
DeleteThe Help by Kathryn Stockett
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1O4dAMajhBZRuXPYygGcQf99pz9fJVqtL/view
I enjoyed your presentation a lot! Your choices of theme, font, and color really match your book, which makes your presentation attractive and compelling to watch. I think you explained your reasons and connected them to quotes from the book really well. Your reasons for why the book should be on the list are very relevant and they make me want to read the book!
DeleteI thought your presentation was very good Emily! You explained your quotes wonderfully, and you demonstrated how they supported your reasons. I thought your background choice was very interesting, and the striped outlines of the slides looked good in comparison to the white center. Your voice was very casual and relaxed, and you seemed very comfortable as a speaker.The summary you gave of the novel was very compelling, and with the reasons included I can totally see how this book is on the list. Overall, great presentation Emily!
DeleteI thought your presentation was good. You knew your book well and it seemed like you knew what you were talking about. Your reasons for why it did belong on the list were strong and you had good quotes. I thought the counter claim was interesting and your rebuttal was good. Your images from the movie were good and had a lot to do with your topic.
DeleteReady Player One by Ernest Cline
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1e51sNaBLyQmBChZgRAo1PCuhGQtKdap1/view
Rebecca
ReplyDeleteWhy it should be on the list
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qVtKxEvebB0yOrLABcrPmERQ3doR8Rpf/view
I really enjoyed listening to your presentation on “Rebecca”! It was very engaging and persuasive. You looked very comfortable speaking and seemed very familiar with the book. The font was very attention-grabbing and your visuals really helped illustrate what you were saying. You explained your reasons clearly and they supported your claim very well. Your presentation was very persuasive and made me want to read this book. The theme really seemed to suit the book and it was explained with very strong reasons. Overall, your presentation was very convincing and entertaining to watch.
DeleteI liked that you chose the book because it was requested to you by your family, since I feel like some people choose random books. During the summary, I liked how you explained how there were creepy things happening around the house when they moved there, and how things about the death of Rebecca were coming up. I think the way you explained it was very good because you didn’t give away any plot points to the story. However, I think that next time you should explain the summary a little bit more. While explaining your quotes, I liked how you focused on the opening line of the book and explained how it is really famous. I also liked how you pictured yourself as the main character, which I think is really unique since the reader doesn’t know who the main character is. I really liked how you explained that the reason there were gender roles was because that was how it was during the period of time that it took place. Some people may get offended by that, so I thought it was good that you addressed it and explained how that was the way they lived their lives in the past. I thought your presentation was really good and you spoke very fluently.
DeleteThis was my second book choice to read for this project, so listening to your summary made me want to read this book even more. I like the reasons for your claim. I like to read older books, sometimes classics, so that was a good point. Your counterclaim made lot of sense. The "normal" back then is different from the "normal" now, so people may not like the older stereotypical roles for males and females, but like you said, it was written long ago. People should defiantly take that into consideration when voting for Rebecca on the Great American Read. Your conclusion gave just enough information to the listener to make them even more interested in the book. Like you said, this is one of your favorite books of all time. I am excited to read this book soon, so thank you for giving a great presentation that pushed me to purchase Rebecca.
DeleteFlowers in the Attic- Why it should be on the list
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1F82BVxDlvZln2SSWPNcQUWt3yISvls8g/view
Faith Carlson
ReplyDeleteAnd Then There Were None
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OxFRygPzoxgtOwmyOCqao6d1ngtACUnt/view
ReplyDeleteOlivia Pisano-Ready Player One
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KklJh51xZCCrcjR3RoPrmF5Fj6e4_FR7/view
Brandon Witmer: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1frkbjFiNIBmemUNWcSKK75xTVX2xxpkw/view
You made a lot of good points in your presentation! Your choice of font, color, and images really added to the presentation. The images connected well with the main points in your presentation. I like how you included a normal brain and an Aspergers brain diagram on your counterclaim slide. The theme of orange and blue in every slide made the presentation flow well. Throughout the presentation, you maintained direct eye contact. You did not have awkward pauses to think about what to say next. This made it clear that you knew what you were talking about and understood the book well. Your voice was relaxed and calm. Based on your description, I can clearly see why this book should not be on the Great American Read list.
DeleteShannon Morris: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1b-iu8PboxDe1HW7WGbJ3VgK1Nd3G8Jhp/view
Your presentation was very interesting and you were easily able to convince me to read And Then There Were None. You made a very compelling argument about why the book should be on the list and you made your claim very clear throughout the entire presentation. You also spoke clearly the whole time and made great eye contact. I liked what you said about the author, most people did not talk about the authors impact on the book, but you made me interested, not just in And Then There Were None, but in Agatha Christie as an author.
DeleteMaria Avila: And Then There Were None
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1mAQnZpmdcsgbcN9T1MTz9FvIoCkXeKXb/view?usp=sharing
I found this video presentation very interesting and I liked hearing about the protagonists and how they were so different. You did a great job with your speaking because you stayed at the same pace the whole time, and your voice intonations kept me interested the whole time. I definitely want to read this book now because I love mystery novels as well. Overall you did a great job.
DeleteYour presentation was very different form others and intriguing! I like the way you set up your slides. Your reasons were very interesting. Although there were a few spoilers, I still thought it could be a book I would want to read in the future. I really love the way you worded the theme statement. Even though I do not usually like books like this, your presentation has made me a little more interested! Overall, this was a very good presentation.
DeleteAnnalise Bender
ReplyDeleteGone Girl by Gillian Flynn
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dP2R1L6VNSEn_Ad6gOTn0rW-BCaFW-zl/view
Great Presentation! You spoke so smoothly and explained it very well. Your summary definitely helped me understand the book and makes me interested in reading this book as well. I could tell that you definitely understood the book and what it was about by you theme. I think that it is very cool how you said that the characters were lying to the reader and I agree that this is very different from other books making unique and even more interesting aside from it being a mystery book.
DeleteI feel like most people choose a book because that is the kind of book they normally read, so I really liked that you chose the book because you hadn’t read a mystery book in a while. While you were explaining the summary of the book, I like you how connected Amy’s treasure hunt to their marriage, and how they were searching for a better one. I also liked that you explained the characters life, that way the viewer can understand the book better. However, I think you spent a bit too much time explaining Amy’s treasure hunt, and could have summarized what you said. Besides that, it was really good. I also liked that you chose quotes that were at the end of the chapters because it shows suspense, and I could tell that the reader was kept on the edge of their seat, just like you said. I thought it was good that not only did you explain how the quotes tied into the story, but you explained how you felt through the story. For example, you really liked how the characters were lying to the reader, which gives the viewer an insight into the book and how the reader was feeling while reading the book. After watching your presentation, I really want to read the book now.
DeleteI liked your presentation on "Gone Girl". I liked how thoroughly you explained each slide and information. Your reasons were good and interesting. You made a lot of personal connections which made the presentation more enjoyable. You spoke clearly and didn't pause. Overall your presentation was well put and made me want to read the book.
DeleteMia Bryant
ReplyDeleteReady Player One
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ek_6zyin8VPOfkSCjxesfvJwHR2f0DS/view
Isabella Hsia
ReplyDeleteThe Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hZRMiEIBG4_xtVX7tlSmY4_8YBuPadby/view
Interesting presentation Bella! I think that you are a very good speaker and your voice sounded very good casual. I can tell that you very much enjoyed your book and you understood it well. You made the book sound very appealing and you made me interested to read it. You explained your reasons well and used some good word choice. Overall, great presentation!
DeletePayton Verespej
ReplyDeleteReady Player One
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gRzWF1vg0H387PffJR272bjmwhMShdC3/view?usp=sharing
Abby Baker
ReplyDeleteJurassic park
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18zUSnrlfdPW3JNfQvcPiKpexD4bGgo-f/view
Good presentation Abby! I think your project had very good pictures from the movie. Your quotes for your first reason I think did I good job showing the action in the book. I do agree, I think Jurassic Park does have lots of genres which makes the book very appealing. Your rebuttal was pretty clever, kids can use their imagination to make the book more for younger readers. Overall, I think you presentation was very good.
DeleteWhy you should read The Help - Juliana Malinowski
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1p_IwMq22XNJ-mcpxdlawlk90Y3qXjR-w/view
I agree with you Juliana. I also read "The Help" and I also think it should be on The Great American Read list. Something important I also took away from the book was its aspect of equality. Overall, I think you did good with your presentation and I think you have a good speaking voice. Your summary also had good information about the book. Great job!
DeleteYour voice throughout the presentation kept me interested the whole time! I like that even though you saw the movie, you still wanted to read the book. I like your reasons and how you had a lot of other information that was not on the slide. I like how you showed different ways that it can relate to people today, even though it took place a while ago. Your points made me very interested in the book and it could be something I want to read in the future! Overall, a great presentation.
DeleteAnd Then There Were None
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Well done, your presentation described the book in a very good light, and it sounds quite intriguing as I have an interest in mysteries as well. It was easy to understand you, as you spoke fluently and clearly. I agree that while some say the description of murder is quite extreme, that is no reason for it not to be one of America's top 100 novels.
Delete- J Malinowski
Why you should read The Godfather- Zach Geier
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1-SAXrEJpIn8UptJz13O1uXZd2Mj3TuZ1/view
The presentation was well done, you did great speaking clearly and no stuttering at all. I have no experience of the novel but by the way you described it, it seems great like a great book to read. The book also seems like you can learn what life was like back in the mafia. One thing that could have been better was you a quote from an outside source. I had the same counterclaim as you and agree with actually what you said about profanity. All together great presentation.
DeleteThe Lovely Bones
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1htmkBG-JJ5XeBxpTjTv0a9VRppjELtsl/view
Liv your presentation was really captivating! I've always wondered what Lovely Bones was about, and now I plan on reading it. Your quotes were very meaningful and I can tell why you decided that this book should be on the American Great Read List!
DeleteWonderful presentation overall. Your choice of pictures were excellent as they matched what you explained and you had great quotes and support for your theme. I also think you had a great counterclaim and rebuttal for it as well.Your explanation for the rebuttal was perfect and you went about the counter claim very well. You also have exceptional speaking skills with hardly any fillers. Additionally, you had great eye contact and you definitely made me believe this book should be on the Great American Read list. Excellent job overall.
DeleteI thought your presentation was very good! I really liked how you explained things in your presentation. For example, I have personally never read the book but you explained the summary very thoroughly so that I knew what was going on in the book but you didn't give too much away. Because of the way you explained everything, it made me very intrigued in the book and wanting to read it. Overall, very good presentation.
DeleteAndrew Yang
ReplyDeleteAnd Then There Were None
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v68AVORNaR_kNYS5hB-f9681EaNXUMyw/view
Great presentation Andrew! I love your abundance of quotes and your interest in your book! The fact that you read the entire book first, annotated it, proceeded to read it three more times, and THEN watched the show is just, wow. Not only does it demonstrate how much you really like the book, it makes your opinions and your entire presentation very solid and credible. Criticism? Not much, but maybe you could try speaking a bit slower? There were a few parts in there when I couldn't quite understand you. You have two whole minutes you can stretch your presentation, so it's perfectly fine if you want to take that time to enunciate some of your words. Otherwise, 10/10 presentation!
DeleteI really enjoyed your presentation and am very interested to read And Then There Are None. I liked how you referred to main points of the story and chose quotes that really conveyed the point you wanted to get across. You clearly showed interest in the book! I liked how you also said that although it is very old, it has relevance to today like all of Christie's other books. The point that stuck with me was how her books were the 3rd most printed after bibles and Shakespeare. The only two criticisms that I have are that you were speaking to fast and too much time was spent on quotes, but other than that, I liked it.
DeleteI really liked your presentation Andrew. You had great speaking skills without long pauses. You did seem to repeat your points a few times, but they were great points that must have been hard to make without spoiling the plot. Also I liked that you were able to prevent your webcam from covering the pictures in most of the presentation as that was an annoyance that I had with a few other presentations. Your quotes were really good and they supported your argument very well.
DeleteLauren VonderHaar
ReplyDeleteThe Lion, The Witch,and The Wardrobe
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DeleteI thought your presentation was very interesting and compelling! You spoke very clearly and thoroughly throughout the whole presentation, and you maintained eye contact throughout the presentation. I loved how on your summary slide you did not use many words, but instead explained the major plot points through your speaking. I thought your quotes were precise in explaining your reasonings. All in all, I thought your presentation was very good and helped me understand your claim.
DeleteYour presentation was really interesting! I like how you explained key points throughout the book and stated meaningful quotes. Your speaking was very clear the whole presentation and so was your eye contact! The claim and supporting reasons were very supportive and elaborate! I could tell how that you enjoyed the book as much as I enjoyed your presentation!
DeleteEva Clements
ReplyDeleteMoby-Dick
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AIVA1EmmadJm8o_j_wUWPTKr62RpZkq2/view
I liked the presentation and I enjoy the way the book is presented. I also found the counter claim interesting. I myself having read the book never found there relationship sexual, more like brotherhood. I also like the way the theme is described and I enjoyed both the book and presentation very much.
Deletekillian snitzer
I enjoyed your presentation and how you formatted it. The way described the different characters relationship intrigued me. I like the way you spoke in your video, you sounded very prepared. I liked the evidence you used and how you said it.
DeleteThomas LoGalbo
DeleteYou had a very nice presentation. I liked the visuals used and I found it interesting that your reason against actually had impacts on groups of people. The controversy of the book shows how society has changed since earlier times in human society. It kind of reminds me of the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus, as both relationships have varied views on the nature of their relationship was. Overall, you made a great presentation.
Isabella clements
ReplyDeleteAnd Then There Were None
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-AELTwGt3nKlIEQqelovCZCRe3ezHf6W/view
Nate Ruehr
ReplyDeleteHitchhikers guide to the galaxy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1poHbawrX4BogU7asBrG8k2n2LfK9U4kK/view
Your presentation was very unique (in a good way) and captivating. You had a nice background to go with your book presentation. Your visuals had variety and were plentiful. You spoke clearly and fluently all throughout your presentation. Each piece of evidence was explained and was made relatable. One little suggestion that I would make is the webcam, as it kind of looks like you are being pushed against the wall. Other than that, your presentation was very well done.
DeleteI really enjoyed watching your presentation. I was very intrigued by your novel and after hearing all the reasons behind this book being a good book I was sure to put this book on my next read list. Your speaking skills were very good and did not stop often to think about what you were saying. Over all, this was a very good presentation.
DeleteNice presentation Nate! Fluid presentation, great quotes, and well use of pictures throughout. I especially loved your post about real-world impact. It's not every day you see a book that has a material impact on the world, and so the fact that you took this opportunity to point one out to us, I really appreciate it! I'll make sure to bring a towel to school come May. I'm pretty sure that's like, the last day of school.
DeleteFor criticism, the only thing I saw was your counterclaim. I can see how certain countries might not accept a book from a different place, like, the incredibly rigid government of China, but I don't think it's as much of a problem in the US and UK as it is in more strict places. Your presentation is still one that I'll remember, though! Don't let me forget about that towel.
Great job, Nate! Your presentation made me want to read the book. I am intrigued to find out what this book has in store for the reader. I haven't read it, but your presentation made it seem like an interesting and comical journey for the reader and the characters. I like your use of imagery as well!
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I am very interested to read this book after watching your presentation. I liked how you connected the book to things that you have heard before reading and how you connected it to a real world celebration. I think that it is a book that many quote, but not many read. I also thought that the theme of things not being what they seem is very interesting. The only thing that I have as criticism, is that you did not seem very comfortable in front of the camera. All in all, I am very interested in reading the book after this presentation.
DeleteHannah Wilson
ReplyDeleteThe Notebook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UDGXs90kt-nrkx_PqjoOs-1b3P3hsUHM/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BdR8aYdU3lUFeS4B9ErmnXa_hvFoNXX0/view
ReplyDeleteGreat presentation overall. What I liked most about it was your support for your quotes because for one of the quotes you talked about tone which is a literary element and I feel as though that was an excellent aspect to include in your presentation. I also enjoyed the overall theme and placement of words in your presentation. Your presentation was visually appealing although your full face was not showing which is fine although eye contact could be worked on just a little bit but other than that your presentation was exceptional. You clearly put in an exceeding amount of effort and that effort contributed to influencing me to believe your book does deserve to be on the Great American Read List.
DeleteFlowers In The Attic
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1VYv0GQlBdrVUp5Mpxk7rUGOVp588ia7R/view
I loved you presentation! You have little words in your slides, great pictures, and you explained everything really well and you also seemed very prepared for this project as I did not see you look at you notes. I liked you reasons because they were different from others and they made the book more personal, which as you explained was, and that's what makes a good book.
DeleteI really enjoyed listening to your presentation! You seemed very comfortable and prepared while speaking and used a very clear voice. Your textual evidence supported these reasons strongly. The design and formatting of your slides was very visually appealing and easy to follow. The visual aids and font were especially attention-grabbing. Your theme was also very well explained and really seemed to fit the book. Overall, your presentation was very clear, well put together, and a fantastic representation of “The Flowers in the Attic”.
DeleteCaitlin Hensley
ReplyDeleteThe Da Vinci Code
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JS4h7tZESzcZQc-lT2WZO34JxxU2Ihe_/view
You presentation was great, you made great eye contact the entire time and seemed very prepared for to present. You spoke clearly throughout the whole presentation and your reasons for it to be on the list were very compelling and made me want to read the book. I also love reading books that are full of mystery and plot twists, so your argument greatly appealed to me as a reader. Your presentation was visually appealing and very easy to follow and your images made me interested in your book as well. Based on what you said and the arguments you made, I will definitely be reading The Da Vinci Code soon.
DeleteThe Hunger Games: Why it should be on the Great American Read List
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kb539HFn-j3UiDxeqZpwN-RBKpYAwwyF/view
(Sorry about the ending, I do have 4 works cited and I did not get to finish my sentence which was "So I think that although she was not as privileged as other people were, she overcame every single obstacle thrown at her by pushing on and using strategies to win.")
By Susannah Stocker
DeleteThe Hunt For Red October: Why it should be on the Great American Read List
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1joP4wLmmwcNw7dgyxKqbT2TB_gtk_fqG/view
(Sometimes Screencastify makes my computer slow, which causes the visual recording to crash, I don't know if it is just me or if others had this problem.)
Also, do I really sound like what I sound like? If so, I've been deaf to my voice this whole time.
This is David Bian, in case it wasn't clear
DeleteI really liked your presentation and thought that it looked very nice, you also had very nice speaking skills. I liked that you used a theme in your presentation as it made it look very nice. The points you brought up were good and helpful to convey your idea. You had really good pictures too that showed important details of the book, like the submarines and characters. And in the end, your theme tied it all together very nicely.
DeleteYour presentation was very good. I felt like you really enjoyed the book and were qualified to talk about it in that kind of detail. You brought up great reasons for why it should be on the list. You also brought up how realistic it was and evidence why it was historically correct which is very impressive. Nice job!
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Devon Salgado
ReplyDeleteLooking For Alaska: A Book That Should Not Be On The List
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q9ca2PPRnj7GnKlf-pmMcz9hT-lHAsIf/view
Extra Quotes:
For Irrelevant Plot Points: Even though the author uses last words as a main theme in his book he never uses them in the climax of the book - the passing of one of Pudge's friends. He notes near the end of the book that "I know so many last words, but I will never know hers," (Green 142).
Underdeveloped/ Unnecessary Characters: Takumi is a character who is summed up with this plot line: "Takumi, who is supposed to be one of the Big Four around whom this story revolves, is completely characterized by his unrealistic rap improvs and basically disappears from the story until required by the plot to re-emerge with More Information." (Goodreads Blog 7)
You did a great job on your presentation. You claimed that your book should not be only the list, only 4 other people out of 62 people said that their book should not be on the list, so you were definitely in the minority. However, you did a very great job supporting your claim, giving many reasons. Your reasons were well explained with lots of evidence, and the evidence was well explained. You had a very strong and clear voice; you presented the presentation like you had practiced presenting the presentation before. Also, you made use of the font, bolding areas that were important. One flaw that I saw was that your webcam was choppy, but this is probably Screencastify's fault rather than yours. Your presentation was exceptional, and it would be hard to find areas to improve in your presentation.
DeleteYour presentation was very good. I really enjoyed this presentation in particular because you chose that this book shouldn't be on the list. It was interesting to see how you explained all of your textual evidence while saying that this book didn't deserve to be on the list. Overall, it was a great presentation and your speaking skill really brought out the presentation.
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DeleteYour self select presentation was great. You had some great visuals on your slides and some good points as to why the book should not be on the list. I like that when you talked about the unnecessary characters, you also dived into how the could have been used to make the book even better, like how the author could have used the tension between Takumi and Pudge to make a much more interesting narrative. Your presentation was great overall.
Great presentation Devon. You had great reasons to support your idea that the book should not be on the list. I glad that I saw this one because I thought it was interesting to watch a presentation about a book that should not be on the list. The quote's you used were really good too. I was a little bit confused when you said that Lara was Pudge's first girlfriend but Alaska was his first love, however your point still made sense. I also really liked the themes that you had in the end.
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ReplyDelete"And Then There Were None" self select project
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TmYv_s5OXj6gvxz6tGnRiaYE26lLzSG2/view
The poem mentioned was "Ten Little Soldier Boys" poem
Your presentation on “And Then There Were None” was very convincing and explained the book very well. You used strong evidence and reasons to support your claim, and it was very easy to follow. Your visuals helped illustrate what you were talking about and really made your presentation flow. I also liked how you used bullet points on the slides because it summarized the slide and made it easy to understand. I did not think I wanted to read this book before, but now that I have heard your presentation, I think I will. It was so persuasive and had such strong reasoning that it has convinced me to read this book.
DeleteI thought that you did an excellent job on your presentation for "And Then There Were None". You did a really good job explaining the plot and it seemed like you had a good understanding of the book. The way you explained the reasons for picking it showed that you put thought into your choice instead of just picking one of the shorter books. The pictures you used on you slides went really well with all of your slides and made the presentation better. You also seemed really enthusiastic about the book and made me want to read it. After watching your presentation I definitely want to read "And Then There Were None".
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ReplyDelete"The DaVinci Code" Self Select Project
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Your presentation on "The DaVinci Code" was very good. I liked how you read the information and then elaborated on it. Your reasons had a great way of persuading a viewer into wanting to read the book. I liked how you made your presentation personal and you connected to it. I agree that it should be on the Great American Read list.
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Wischhover, Cheryl. “On Reading (and Being Freaked Out by) 'Flowers in the Attic' as an Adult.” ELLE, ELLE, 10 Oct. 2017, www.elle.com/culture/books/reviews/a13950/rereading-flowers-in-the-attic/.
I also read “Flowers in the Attic” and I completely agree with your claim and both of your reasons. I think that the quotes you used support each reason very well and I think that your summary was very detailed and displayed the book nicely. I also agree with your counterclaim. I liked the pictures that you used in your presentation and the font and size of your text. I thought both of these made your presentation look very organized and made it very easy to read. Your speaking skills throughout were very well and you had minimal errors while recording. I also believe that your theme suits “Flowers in the Attic” very well because the mother and grandmother put the children in unimaginable and harsh conditions so they could inherit money. Overall, I think that your presentation was very good and presented very well.
DeleteYour presentation “Flowers in the Attic” was very well written. My favorite part of the whole presentation was the image of the used and I really liked how there were many of them too make the presentation easier to read. one thing I would say is, I would include more bullet points for your summary to make it clear to the reader, the pictures were great but maybe a little bit of writing would make your presentation even better. You have very good presentation skills and it really showed while listening to your presentation. Also, sometimes I think fonts can be distracting the reader and I have to say this presentation was easy to read and I think the font was a perfect choice for your sides. I also have issues with books not keeping you hooked while reading it, but listen to your summary I would definitely consider reading this book because it keeps you hooked as you said.
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DeleteAnd Then There Were None: All about the books and why you should read it!
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I thought that was a really good presentation. You used a lot of good vocabulary like plethora. The quotes you used were really good and made me want to know more. I like how you noticed the imagery and tone that she writes in. I liked the theme. I think it relates well to the book. I agree that it should be on the Great American Read.
DeleteI really liked your presentation. I thought you did a very good job explaining everything and you made sure you explained it very thoroughly. One thing that I really liked was the quotes you used to prove your reasons for why it should be on the Great American Read list. For example, I thought the quote about the woman and the clammy hand touching her throat painted a very clear picture like you said for your reason. Overall, I really liked your presentation and I agree with you that this book should be on the Great American Read list.
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