What is speed book talking?
Speed book talking is a great way to share what you’ve been reading with a large group of people. When there is a group of 40 readers, it’s difficult to (and possibly intimidating) for people to share to that large of a group. But, if the group is separated into groups of 3-4, it’s much easier to listen and share what you’ve been reading.
To set up a speed book chat follow these directions:
- In a large space designate a place for each smaller group to book talk;
- Divide the group into 3-4 people;
- One person will stay in the designated place, one will move forward (or to the right) to the next place, and the other will move backward (or to the left) to the previous place;
- At this time, the group is given approximately 5 minutes to talk about what they have been reading. Each individual should share what they did or did not like about a book and in turn listen to others in the group;
- After about 5 minutes a bell will sound, and it’s time for those individuals moving on to move while the one individual stays put;
- Once everyone is settle, the second book talk may begin with new people. Listen and share what’s being read;
- Repeat this movement until everyone is sufficed with book talking.
Definitely a few new recommended reads will come out of a good speed book talk!
