High School Book Trailer

High School Book Trailer Competition 

Planning

Meet with teachers during planning time to introduce the contest Plan for them to bring their classes to the library/set schedule Plan specific days/times students can visit the library during lunch or after school to learn how to do the project or use the library’s computers Ask local fast food restaurants or PTO for donations for prizes Send out a google form to teachers to see if anyone would want to be on the judging committee. Set a due date for the competition 

 Promotions: 

Book Trailer Flyer (above)

 Preparations 

Create lesson on how to make a book trailer using Animoto Collect prizes Form a judging committee Set schedule Ask the school news to broadcast information on the contest to help spread the word Post fliers around the school Procedures: Each participating class will come to the library during their English classes. If teachers do not want their classes to come to the library, students can come by the library to pick up directions. Librarian will give a short lesson on how to use Animoto for book trailer Librarian will share the criteria that students will be judged on. The librarian will show her example and one that is a bit more professional. Students will have time to start making their book trailer and ask any questions. Librarian will watch all the videos and narrow it down to the top 10. Librarian will meet with the judges to inform them of criteria. The committee will vote on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place choices. 

 Payoff 

1st Place-$50 Amazon Gift Card 2nd Place-$25 Chick Fil A Gift Card 3rd Place-$15 Starbucks Gift Card