Planning a Book Trailer

Jenna Jenkins
1. Identify the audience for your book trailer. Who are you designing this for? If you
are a teacher or media specialist, describe a group of your learners below. If you
do not work in a K-12 setting, send me an email and we can decide who your
audience will be.
Learner Analysis:
a. Age/Gender: 3rd Grade. 9 years old, male and female
b. Cultural Background: Most students in my class are white, Christian, and live in
high-income neighborhoods
c. Educational Level: Third Grade, On and Advanced level
d. Special Needs/Accommodations: There are no special needs in my classroom at this
time. Students that need additional support are pulled for smallgroup and/or one-on-one instruction.
e. Specific Entry Skills: Students need to be able to read and comprehend level R
books (Fountas & Pinnell).
e. Motivation Kellers ARCS Model (How will you design your book trailer to get
the attention of your audience?)
Attention Life is full of rules (classroom, roads, laws, sports, etc.). But
Catherine gives her autistic brother David his own set of rules.
Relevance Students will make connections throughout the novel. These may be
text- to- self, text-to-text, and/ or text- to- world. (Why are rules important? What
are some rules that you have at school and home? Are there any rules that you
would like to create for a sibling?)
Confidence Students will learn about diversity, acceptance, honesty, and
friendship. The teacher will have discussion points and provide feedback to help
guide student learning.
Satisfaction Teacher will encourage students to value honesty, friendship, and
diversity. Students may draw a picture and write an explanation about the
importance of one or all of these traits. They should demonstrate these values
through their friendships and interactions with peers in their school and
community.
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.
Newbery Medal Book Awards (RULES)

Theodore Seuss Geisel Awards

Caldecott Medal Book Awards

DeBary Childrens Science Book Awards

Coretta Scott King Book Awards

Golden Kite Awards

Young Adult Book Awards

3. If you cannot access the book you selected through your school library media center,
check your local public library. If it is a new book, not in anyones collection, choose
a different one. You do not need to buy a book for this assignment.