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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. Most participants will need to read 6-8 books and many choose to try and read all 20 (though that is NOT a requirement there is special recognition for those who accomplish this goal!)
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! Each participant's guardian must fill out a sign-up (link below) and then the participant must read at least 3 books before Thanksgiving in order to be assigned to a team.
Then be ready to read, read, read! And be prepared to answer questions about what you read. Work with your team to memorize the authors of the books and quiz each other to see how much you remember. Battles will be held during school in mid-March.
Grade level meetings will happen occasionally (during school) throughout the year to go over the rules, answer practice questions and remind everyone to keep reading. But teams are mostly encouraged to meet frequently on their own to prepare and have fun!
*IMPORTANT Battle dates for this year*
*IMPORTANT Battle dates for this year*
Sign-ups Due September 12
3 Book Deadline November 21
Team Assignments Finalized December 3
T-shirt Orders Due December 12
3-4 In-school battles March 17, 18
5-6 In-school battles March 19, 20
District battles (5/6 grade winning team only) Saturday, March 28
Important sign-up and ordering links below!
Important sign-up and ordering links below!
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!)
**T-shirt link will be active after teams are assigned in November**
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 assigned it's hard on everyone to shuffle those around. Mrs. Pruhs will be working with the classroom teachers to make the teams 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: I'm part of the school choir, student council, drama or other school club or activity. Can I still participate?
A: YES! You will need to decide with a parent or guardian if your schedule is too busy. But none of these activities will overlap or interfere with your Battle of the Books participation. Most of our BoB activity happens either during school hours or reading on your own time.
Q: How do I prepare for the battle?
A: Read all of the books you have decided on with your team. Then quiz yourself or work with a partner to see how much you can remember. Each question begins "In what book..." Answers must include the full correct title and bonus points are given for the author's name. (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)
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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