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media type="custom" key="20873376" WOWOW! This was great. I feel so boring. You have inspired me to __try__ to do a Voki.~Caron I loved this - when it first started, I wasn't sure what the picture had to do with the book you read! It was a great setup and I loved this Zombie. - Allison Barash media type="custom" key="20873386" The Fotobabble pic and story were great, one of my favorite books! BJ Neary media type="custom" key="20873434" Holly - I absolutely loved your Big Huge Labs poster, great picture and a summary of such a good story! BJ Neary media type="custom" key="20873620" A gripping young adult novel by Craig Silvey. Music: Hurt by Johnny Cash Photos: fanpop.com and flickr.com media type="custom" key="20953622"
 * Jasper Jones**

Holly, I really enjoyed watching this. My curiosity about this book was piqued by your review on the blog, but now I'm even more intrigued (especially since you used two of my favorite actors to represent characters). I think this trailer would definitely get the attention of students. Oh, and the music was a perfect fit. ~ Krista

Holly, this DBT had just the right creepiness, sorrow, and angst. I loved the huge tree and the noose just made me relive that scene again. Such a great book, you added somber music and it set the right tone! BJ Neary

Holly, I thought this song was a perfect choice! It was so haunting and its ending seemed to be synced to that point on purpose. I had never heard of this book and your trailer was so intriguing. I really felt compelled to know what was going on! - Allison Barash

Holly, I really enjoyed your trailer. The music was so moving and added a bit of darkness (for lack of a better term) to the video.- Barbara Smellie

Holly, great trailer. It made me want to go out and read the book, and envision all of the actors playing the characters! Didn't know you could insert celebs into the pictures on animoto, will def keep that in mind. ~ Jen PS...song went well with the trailer too

Thank you for your comments! I had fun making this trailer. This book had a profound effect on me and I wanted a song that represented some of the deep emotions that are discussed in the book.

media type="custom" key="21081882" Holly, I loved your book talk and the theme of bullying by a teacher toward a student was horrifying, yet believable, as bullying takes many forms. I loved your fireside chat form of book talk; the fire invited me in but then heat from what happened to that poor girl was intense. I am definitely going to read this book. BJ Neary
 * BOOK TALK #1 UNIT 6**

I really liked your invitation to listen..and the passage you read was very powerful. It definitely made me want to know what happened next. Great job! Allison Barash

You are so creative! That story sounds so terrible, I started tearing up. I can't imagine reading an entire novel about it. You definitely did this book justice. Nicole

The opening of your book talk reminded me of an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, where one of the characters pretends to be hosting a "masterpiece theater" type of show. I greatly enjoyed that episode, and your book talk. I agree with everyone else that the passage you read was powerful. I got drawn in to the story and now want to know what happens next. ~ Krista Hahahaha, Krista, I totally know what episode you are talking about. I pulled a total Andrew. Sorry non-Buffy fans if you didn't get her reference. We had a fire going and I figured I might as well use it. Thanks for all of the great feedback everyone! -Holly

Music: Marilyn Manson //Sweet Dreams// Photos: Illustrations by Warren Pleece [|www.flickr.com] [] [] media type="custom" key="21223078" Holly, your book talk was so impressive! The music was perfect and added to the creepy feel of the book talk. I think you created an excellent "commercial" for this book. You highlighted all of the juicy tidbits that teens would love (who doesn't love a good zombie apocalypse), without giving away too much of the story. This definitely leaves you wanting more. Great job!-Turea
 * DIGITAL BOOK TRAILER #2 UNIT 8**
 * ZOM-B BY DARREN SHAN**
 * Please excuse the typo: I know it should be "Racist" not "Rascist"***

Holly, I really enjoyed your DBT, the pictures, the music, the background, and I truly felt repulsed by the son and his father and am wondering what will happen? Also, how did you get the words sideways or is that part of the background? Great job, BJ Neary Holly- Fantastic!! ~ Barbara Awesomely creepy!! The text you pulled for the book worked really well to pull me in even more. The music fit perfectly again. Fantastic DBT! ~ Krista

Holly, I love that you were able to use illustrations from the book. I think you found a perfect balance between giving details without making it feel like a summary. I actually have no idea how the abusive dad and the black girl and the zombies could possibly fit together, but I really want to know, which I guess is the true sign of success. And I liked “This book might save your life someday.” ~Erica

Holly- I really enjoyed your DBT and still need to get this book! Really, impressed by the illustrations and I think your use of them really added to it. I don't think you could have picked a better song. Odd that I do like Manson's version more than Annie Lenox? It's the creepy factor, I suppose. Your DBT was all sorts of creepy and I mean it in the best possible way.~Caron media type="custom" key="21327026"
 * Bumped by Megan McCafferty BOOKTALK #2**

You go with your 60 minutes self, Holly! That was great. Hmmm, ban on condoms? I need to read this book. It sounds great and the newscaster presentation was perfect. You clearly took time to figure out the best way to present this book and gave just enough to keep me interested. Thanks!~ Caron Holly, I loved your Day 5 No Power and Day 2 No Shower note! What a great idea to be a news caster delivering your book talk! I really enjoyed your persona and love the whole dystopian, reproduction business in this book, I will have to check it out, great job. BJ Neary

Holly, I really enjoyed your book talk! The news castor point of view was very creative. ~ Barb

Holly, your presentation alone got me very interested in the book. There was just enough to have me interested but not too much to give anything away. Loved it! ~Amy [] [] [] [] [] media type="custom" key="21450428" Holly, I definitely want to read this book, your DBT definitely piqued my interest. I liked your background selection, text, music and images. Good job, BJ Neary
 * Digital Book Trailer #3 Skinny by Donna Cooner**
 * Music: Fiona Apple //Never is a Promise//**
 * Images:**
 * Google Images**

Oh, Holly. This was a beautiful assignment. Really thoughtful and emotional. Your use of Fiona Apple was ideal. Body image is everything when you are young (sadly when you are older, too). I would really like to read this book--it may not have been something I would pick up without having seen your DBT. Thank you. ~Caron

I am fascinated by the ways that she seems to personify these images of herself. I really want to see for myself how these play out in the story. Great job! - Nicole

Holly, We just purchased this book at our most recent book fair in September, and this makes me want to read the book. Your selections of pictures and the overall tone of the graphics of this project are right on the mark, Thanks, Kathleen Cusick

media type="custom" key="21524242" [|Joe the Barbarian Cover] Holly, I absolutely loved this book talk and how you had the 2 characters question and listen to one another in order to find out about Joe's story and WHAT a story, I can't wait to get this graphic novel. Great job! BJ Neary
 * Joe the Barbarian by Grant Morrison and Sean Murphy Book Talk 3**

Holly, What a cool way to do a book talk! I watched it a few times because the first time I was totally focused on the technology. I like that you created a dialogue between two characters, and I love a good underdog story. I think it sounds like a good way to promote self-confidence. ~Erica

Holly, I missed this DBT generator, Text to Movie, now I have to check it out! Great job on the dialogue, it captured the essence of the story and makes me want to check it out for the RR, the boys love the graphic novels, Thanks for a great review, Kathleen

Yes, it is another Animoto. I love being able to include music. Music: //Breathe Me// By Sia Images: Google images, Flickr.com, celebuzz.com media type="custom" key="21584466" Holly, I loved your Animoto, the numbers you used were really visually appealing. My daughter loves Sia, I will make sure she watches,
 * Unit 13 Top 10 YA Novels 2012**

great job! And I totally agree with Jasper Jones as #1, I think everyone should read this book. BJ Neary

Holly - Great job! I really enjoy your Animotos. Most of these books are now on my "to-be read" list on Goodreads. ~ Krista

Animoto is such a tool! I love how you used it to present you list of top 10! - Nicole

Holly, Another really great Animoto! Now I have to read Jasper Jones over the break, Season's Greetings to you, as well! Kathleen

You're little intros describing the books were making me lol! I also noticed how you used the movie image "9" for the #9 spot. Great Job!! ~ Jen media type="custom" key="21706204"
 * Unit 15 Author Study: Darren Shan *The Shan interview youtube should play now!!!***

Holly, I loved the absolute creepiness of this Glogster. You nailed Darren Shan's zombie books. I enjoyed the bug travelling all over the page, grossed me out:) I liked the youtube videos and the fact that you included his twitter and website and the scroll with all of the author's pertinent information, great job! BJ Neary

Ok, zombie author = creepy author study! You nailed it. I was looking away from the screen at first and thought there was a real bug on it! Very nice job, you definitely got the whole vibe right with your presentation of the author. ~Jen

I really love your glogster! It's super creepy, and very fitting for the author/books you chose! - Nicole

Holly, I LOVE your glogster! It really gets the point across. The bug on the screen is epic! Great theme, I wouldn't usually pick a zombie book but you really grabbed my attention. ~ Barb

Holly--you are just awesome. I have really enjoyed being in class with you and love what you do with your presentations. Once again, very thoughtful with detail and great job. The bug added just the right kick. ~Caron

Thank you for all of your wonderful comments! I cannot tell you what an honor it has been to be in this class with all of you. I am so grateful to have shared this experience with such a great group of people. Thank you again for such a fun and informative semester!! -Holly