Define or describe the following:
a. Trade books
b. Book talks
c. Sustained silent reading (S.S.R.)
a) Trade books are books written for the general public, as opposed to books written specifically for classroom use.
b) A book talk is a brief presentation of the content, theme, and/or author of a book, with the intent of promoting interest in the book. Book talks may be presented by the teacher or by students.
c) Sustained silent reading (S.S.R.) is a regular time set aside for reading outside the textbook. Students may choose to read anything they wish, with the provision that it should be related to the content area. Teachers are expected to read during this time as well. Although readers may have a chance to briefly share their responses, there is no formal evaluation or product required for S.S.R.
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