This is just a simple booktalk podcast for the book Once by Morris Gleitzman.  Hopefully it will give you ideas on what you can do for your booktalk.

Print off the story below and have students edit it as they listen to the narration. The Magic Conversation Once Upon a time there was a Fifth Grade class who was confused about writing dialogue. They asked their fairy godteacher, Ms. Martin, to help them. Don’t worry. It’s very easy, she assured them. No it’s not! exclaimed Martin, the student. Yes it is, the stunningly beautiful teacher continued. All you need to do is remember that every time you change speakers, you indent...