Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books 2021 - 2022
Love to read? Like playing competitive games? Are you a team player? Then Battle of the Books is for you! Join us every Thursday at lunch in the library. We will discuss, play games, and have fun with the twenty books on this year's list (see below).
Look below this year's list to view activities and projects that are acceptable for Battle of the Books.
VUSD's district-wide Battle of the Books will be held March 4, 2022 at Sunset School.
Be a part of this amazing reading adventure!
*BATTLERS! To record the books you've read and submit activities, join our Google Classroom with this code: mq7uhqd
Possible Activities for Battle of the Books
If you would like to be an Imperial Reader at the battle event in March, you must show you have read all 20 books by completing an activity for each book.
Submit your activities in Google Classroom using the code: mq7uhqd
Not-A-Book-Report Reading Activities
Character Cards: Using index cards make a deck of the main characters from a story. On the blank side, sketch the character and items relevant to that character. On the lined side, write bullet points about the character's personality, strengths/weaknesses, and importance to the story.
Casting the Book: "Cast" the book's main characters from actors and actresses you are familiar with. Include the actors' pictures and explain your casting choices.
Character Chart: Fill in a character chart as you read the story.
Quote Journal: Keep a journal of your favorite quotes/lines by characters or the narrator as you read.
Travel Brochure: Create a colorful brochure for the setting of the story, faithful to the time period. What modes of travel and options for lodging were available?
Book Jacket: Make an original book jacket with illustration, synopsis, and author's bio.
Word List: Keep a list of new, unusual, or interesting words or phrases as you read your book. Include the page number.
Write or video a commercial advertising your book. What are its selling points?
Describe one scene that you remember most from the story. Explain why it remains so clear to you.
Will this book be read 100 years from now? Support your position with specific reasons.
Write an imaginary email to a main character then write that character's reply.
Write a letter to a close friend recommending or discouraging the book. Be specific about your pros and cons.
Describe in detail three characters from the story. List reasons why you would or would not want to hang around with each of these people.
Reading Activities & Projects
Remember, do NOT spoil the book for those who have not yet read the book
Book Review
Book Club Letter
Poster Advertising the Book
Video Book Review
Critical Review: Why this book is nominated for awards, should or should not win an award, is considered a "classic", is one of the best books I've ever read, or this book is a waste of my time.
PowerPoint Presentation
Response to Literature
Good Ol' Book Report
Presentation to class or Battle of the Books Club
Comic Strip or Comic Book
Letter to the Author
Letter as One Character to Another in the Book
Book Trailer Video
Research: subject or time period of the book
Compare and Contrast This Book With Another You Have Read