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Battle of the Books

Battle of the Books is a book club for 5th and 6th graders. We meet weekly and read 12 books of different genres over the course of the school year. Please see below for this year's list, meeting dates, and permission slip.

2025-2026 BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

PERMISSION SLIP

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the annual St. Leo the Great Catholic School Battle of the Books club! This diocesan-wide program is a fun and challenging literature enrichment program for 5th and 6th grade students.

WHO: Any interested 5th or 6th grader

WHAT: Reading club and competition. To prepare for “battle” students will read 12 terrific, age-appropriate books from a pre-selected list. We’ll meet once a week, during Monday’s lunch/recess period to discuss each book. On the day of the competition, teams answer plot, character and theme questions about all of the books, earning points for questions answered correctly. Students are responsible for acquiring their own books, and must read each book completely through to the last word by the due dates. **Failure to do so will result in termination from the program.

WHERE: St. Leo’s School library

WHEN: Mondays during lunch and recess. Final

WHY: F-U-N!!

I hope your child can join us!

Best,

Kristin Stolz Lindsey Hacker

Librarian Faculty advisor

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Please detach and return if you agree to let your child participate in Battle of the Books.

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Student Name Circle: 5A, 5B , 6A, 6B Parent Signature

What goes on at the weekly meetings?

We meet Mondays during lunch and recess, spending two weeks per book. Several components make up a typical weekly meeting. Our first meeting will be a discussion about the book. Our second meeting will be a Kahoot that enhances a student’s understanding and appreciation of the book. We will do a review half-way through the year and then a final review before the Battle.

What are the questions like that are asked at the final meet?

The questions are based on the books’ plots, characters, settings, literary genre, etc. The students may be asked to compare and contrast different books, or to name several books that have a characteristic in common. The questions test recall as well as comprehension. Questions are not in the form of opinions.

Is there a specific way to answer the questions?

All answers to questions should begin with “In____________(title), by ___________(author), . . . Answer the question asked. No more, no less.

It is helpful for the students to use the wording of the question to answer the question.

For the written question, the students must use complete sentences to answer the written question along with correct punctuation and grammar.

Sample questions from previous years:

Lightning Round Question (write two for each of your assigned books). These questions are worth 1 point each. They should be short answer questions with only one possible answer. (See below). Give page numbers for answer verification.

1. In A Strong Right Arm, on what professional team did Mamie play? Indianapolis Clowns p. 71

2. In A Wrinkle in Time, what was the title given to the Man with Red Eyes? The Prime Coordinator p. 151

Single Book Question (write two for each of your assigned books). These questions are worth 3 points. Each should be a 2 part question (see below).

1. In Sammy Keyes and the Art of Deception, who was Lance, and why did he want Diane Reijden’s paintings?

In Sammy Keyes and the Art of Deception by Wendolin Van Draanan, Lance was Diane Reijden’s brother, and he wanted the paintings because they were his father’s and he felt that Diane was using them dishonestly under her own name to make money she didn’t deserve. p. 51, p. 101

Comparison Questions (Write one for each of your books). Each question should ask the student to compare your assigned book with another book from the Battle of the Books list. These questions are 3 points each.

1. Sammy, in Sammy Keyes and the Art of Deception, and Annika, in Star of Kazan, both have an older person outside their families about whom they are concerned and who play important roles in their lives. For each of them, name the older person and give an example of what role they play in their lives.

Sammy Keyes: Hudson: friend, advisor, p. 17

Annika in Star of Kazan: the Egghart’s Great-Aunt: gives her the Star of Kazan, p. 48

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Battle of the Books

Sample questions from previous years:

Lightning Round Question (write two for each of your assigned books). These questions are worth 1 point each. They should be short answer questions with only one possible answer. (See below). Give page numbers for answer verification.

Single Book Question (write two for each of your assigned books). These questions are worth 3 points. Each should be a 2 part question (see below).

Comparison Questions (Write one for each of your books). Each question should ask the student to compare your assigned book with another book from the Battle of the Books list. These questions are 3 points each.

Email Mrs. Stolz at kstolz@saintleothegreatschool.org with any questions or concerns.