“120 Seconds” (2 minute book talk)


1.  Choose the book you’ve read within the 
past quarter (or over summer for 1st
 qtr.)
2.  (First minute) Your introduction should begin 
with the title, author, and genre of the book 
3.  (First minute) Briefly tell us about the book.  
What’s it about?  Why is it good?  Try to sell us 
on the book. 
4.  (First minute) Set the scene.  Give the 
context of the passage. 
5.  (Second minute) Read a brief passage from 
the book.  At least half of your two minutes 
should consist of oral reading.  Choose the 
selection carefully – grab our attention! 
6.  Practice!  Time yourself to make sure of the 
length (120 seconds). 
7.  It would help to write your intro on a note card to use during your presentation