5th Grade Book Talk 2020
Name: Sarah Book Talk Presentation Date:
What is the title, author and genre of the book?
The genre is Mystery because throughout the book you wonder and question what's going
to happen next. You also, will suspect some characters and actions that they might commit
in the story. In this story you have to puzzle piece together what actually happened, I would
describe that as a mystery.
to happen next. You also, will suspect some characters and actions that they might commit
in the story. In this story you have to puzzle piece together what actually happened, I would
describe that as a mystery.
Why did you choose this book?
I personally like the author Gordan Korman and his writing with realistic fiction and Mrs. Golish told
me that the author Carl Hiaasen had similar style writing.
me that the author Carl Hiaasen had similar style writing.
Provide an original summary of the story. Do not retell everything.
The book Scat is about a teacher, Mrs. Starch, mysteriously going missing on a field trip to the Black
Vine Swamp. While children in her class search for this unusual teacher an Oil Company plans a
scam on an alegall property. While everyone is suspecting one person the police try to find evidence
to what really happened. Find out what happened to Mrs. Starch the oil company and a suspect to do
with it all in the book Scat.
Vine Swamp. While children in her class search for this unusual teacher an Oil Company plans a
scam on an alegall property. While everyone is suspecting one person the police try to find evidence
to what really happened. Find out what happened to Mrs. Starch the oil company and a suspect to do
with it all in the book Scat.
Share a passage (1-2 paragraphs) from the book.
‘’I can’t zoom in Play mode. It's not like Photoshop.’’
‘’Then just look!’’ She went up to the TV and pointed to a dark band around the animal’s midsection.
‘’Can you see that?’’
‘’Can you see that?’’
Nick could see it just fine. ‘’I don’t believe this,’’ he said.
His mom smiled. ‘’You’ve been ponged, Nicky.’’
‘’You mean punked.’’
‘’Whatever,’’ she said. ‘’Your ‘panther’ is wearing a belt!’’
What did you enjoy or dislike about this book?
I like how in this book you constantly want to continue reading because you're constantly asking
questions. I also like how every chapter is a different person telling their own story.
questions. I also like how every chapter is a different person telling their own story.
Who would you recommend the book to?
Anyone who likes mysteries or anyone who likes figuring out what's going to happen next
RATING 1 (not so hot) to 10 (awesome)?
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