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**Visit the grade level BoB pages for book lists, practice questions, and flashcards. **
What is Battle of the Books?
What is Battle of the Books?
America's Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program for students across the nation in 3rd through 12th grades. Students read books and come together in teams to demonstrate their abilities and to test their knowledge of the books they have read in game show style battles.
There are 20 books assigned to each level and the more people on your team who read the books the better chance you'll have of knowing the answers. Many choose to try and read all 20 (though that is NOT a requirement.)
Most importantly, it's a chance to join with other readers to have some fun with books!
How do I participate?
How do I participate?
You must be in 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade to compete. And you must love reading! Watch for a sign-up link to come in the e-communications early in the school year or click down below. (T-shirts will also be available for purchase. Completely optional!)
Read, read, read! And be prepared to answer questions about what you read. Each question begins "in what book..." Answers must include the full correct title and bonus points are given for the author. (For example: In what book does a spider spin a web that saves a pig's life? Answer: Charlotte's Web by E.B. White)
Group meetings may happen occasionally throughout the year to go over the rules, sign up for teams, answer practice questions and remind everyone to keep reading. But teams are mostly encouraged to meet frequently on their own and make it fun!
School battles will be held the week of March 10-14. (3/4 on Tues and Wed, 5/6 on Thurs and Fri)
District battles (5/6 grade winning team only) will be held Saturday, March 22.
Sign-ups have closed for this year. Please join us next year!
Sign-ups have closed for this year. Please join us next year!
Sign-up below to participate. (If more than one child from your family is participating, please register each child separately!)
T-shirts are optional but a fun addition if you'd like one. They are royal blue with a hawk face (this is the same as they've been in the past...no need to re-order if you already have one!)
Fill out the form below and then pay the $12 ordering fee at My School Fees. (You will need your student's ID# to complete this step!)
FAQs
Q: Where do I sign-up? How can I order a t-shirt?
A: Please click on the links above! (If there are no links then sign-ups and ordering haven't started yet or have ended for the current year.)
Q: Does it cost anything to participate?
A: No, participation is free! If you decide to order a shirt though, you'll need to pay for that at the time of ordering.
Q: Do I have to order a t-shirt?
A: No, t-shirts are fun but completely optional. You can also wear a t-shirt from an older sibling (they are the same from past years) or come up with your own team color or shirt.
Q: I missed the sign-up deadline, can I still participate?
A: Please email Mrs. Pruhs but the answer will most likely be no. Unfortunately once teams are organized they are set and it's hard on everyone to shuffle those around. Kids get first dibs at choosing their teams but know that I get final say to assure that everything is as even and fair as possible.
Q: I signed up for Battle of the Books and now I don't want to participate. Can I drop out?
A: No. When we sign up, we consider this a serious commitment to our teammates. Dropping out of a team may leave them unable to compete. To make it fair to everyone who has committed we ask that you stick with it to the end and do your part. If you are not ready to make that commitment, please don't sign up. (Parents, please don't sign up kids who are reluctant to participate. It ends up being a big hassle and often results in tears!! Often kids will see their friends participating and decide to do it the next year on their own anyway. TIA!!!)
Q: What if I still have questions?
A: Email Mrs. Pruhs!
Our school-wide battles rely heavily on the support from parent volunteers. If you're interested in helping out, please contact Mrs. Pruhs. We cannot do it without you! :)
Our school-wide battles rely heavily on the support from parent volunteers. If you're interested in helping out, please contact Mrs. Pruhs. We cannot do it without you! :)
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