Planning a Book Trailer

1. Audience: 5th grade students in my reading class

Learner Analysis:

a.​ A​ ge/Gender: ​ There are 48 students ranging in age from 10 to 11. There are 22 girls

and 26 boys. By the end of the school year, most students are 11
years old.
b.​ ​Cultural Background:​ Of the 48 students, 5 are Asian, 16 are black, 9 are Hispanic,
15 are white, and 3 are two or more races. All students speak English.
4 students are recognized as monitored ELL due to ACCESS scores..
They are currently being monitored but are not receiving additional
services. All but 4 student families identified English as their language
for home communication. 2 identified Spanish, 1 identified Somali,
and 1 identified Burmese.
c.​ ​Educational Level: ​All students are first-time 5th graders. The class has a variety of
ability levels including gifted, special education resource, EIP, and
on-level students. Most students read on or near grade-level with a
few reading significantly above and below.
d.​ ​Special Needs/Accommodations: ​There are 4 students that receive additional
push-in support for reading. Those students also receive read-aloud
accommodation on all assessments. Students also receive
small-group support during teaching and work-time.
e.​ ​Specific Entry Skills​: Students need to have a basic understanding of literary
elements such as character, setting, and plot. They will also need to
have an understanding of how to read a graphic novel correctly. In
order to gain interest in the book, students should also know the
concept of diversity.

e.​ ​Motivation – Keller’s ARCS Model

·​ ​Attention – ​I will gain the attention of the audience by posing a question and allowing
students time to brainstorm. The question is “What does it feel like to be a new student?”. I will
allow students to brainstorm independently and have a small group discussion. This question
will get students thinking about the topic at hand. I will maintain student attention throughout the
book trailer through the use of music and visuals that are interesting and changing.
·​ ​Relevance – ​I will increase relevance by relating the book to the students’ lives. The book is
centered around the story of a student in a new school, so I will relate the main character to the
students in the classroom. “Have you ever been a new student?” “Have you ever met a new
student?”
·​ ​Confidence – ​Before showing the book trailer, I will discuss with students the learning
objectives for the lesson. I will also host a discussion about diversity so all students feel
equipped to understand the content of the book.
·​ ​Satisfaction – ​During the discussion before viewing the trailer, I will guide the discussion in a
way that allows students to celebrate their knowledge. After the discussion, students will view
the trailer. The natural build-up of anticipation during the discussion will lead students to
satisfaction of watching the trailer.

2.​ ​Book Selection – The book you select needs to be an outstanding selection for
readers in the age group you have selected. Use the lists below to help you select an
appropriate book (again if you are not in K-12 send me an email and we will select a
proper resource). The book you select should be age and content appropriate for the
audience you have identified above. Once you have selected a book - place the title you
have chosen next to the award you selected it from.
·​ ​ ​Newbery Medal Book Awards- ​ ​New Kid​, written and illustrated by Jerry Craft
·​ ​ ​Theodore Seuss Geisel Awards
·​ ​ ​Caldecott Medal Book Awards
·​ ​ ​DeBary Children’s Science Book Awards
·​ ​ ​Coretta Scott King Book Awards
·​ ​ ​Golden Kite Awards
·​ ​ ​Young Adult Book Awards