False, they should be in depth to teach children and showcase other parts of the story like the setting, and theme to let children know what they should be learning from the stories that they listen to.
I agree on the students talking about the conflict and resolution but I also believe they should be able to talk about what they liked and disliked from the book. I also agree that effective booktalks should be ten minutes long.
"Reckon I have," said Walter. "Almost died the first year I come to school and et them pecans-folks said he pizened' em and put' em over on the school side of the fence"
