Book pitch explanation + setting

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Setting in books

Reading books

Book pitch preparation

Learning about setting

Welcome back! Did you manage to continue your book?

Yes! I read a lot .

Kind of.

A little. I read a couple of pages.

Not at all. I haven't read my book at all

Book pitches dates

Check Som to see when you

have been planned

Book pitch requirements

Pitch must be between 3 and 5 minutes, including the following information

• Basic information; author, title, genre (subgenre), publication date
• Synopsis / summary
• Characters: main character, keywords to describe, beliefs, challenges, goals, examples
• Setting
• Theme
• Opinion on book/takeaway/recommendation/did it meet expectations 

Book pitch rules

• You have to read a fragment of your book out loud. (40 sec of speaking time)
• You are not allowed to have notes. 10 key words only. The book pitch must be from the top of your head. No powerpoint.
• You have to bring your book.
• You will also be graded on your speaking abilities. (i.e. fluency, pronunciation & use of English) 

Questions?

Check Somtoday>> book pitch assignment.

Check the rubric for extra information. 

Remember.  The book pitch is an official test! If you're not there on the day you are scheduled, you will receive a 1 (ongeoorloofd verzuim)

What do you think is meant with the "setting" of the book?

Setting of a book

Different aspects

Do you have any idea in what time frame your book is set (does the story take years, weeks or days?)

Is your book set in a specific country, that you know of?

Is your book set in a specific historic time? Now, the past, the future?

Is there anything about the setting of your book that makes your book special?