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What exactly is WEMTA's Battle of the Books Program?
What exactly is WEMTA's Battle of the Books Program?
Welcome to a fun and learning intensive experience! BOB is a statewide reading challenge at three levels (elementary 4-6, middle 6-8, and senior 8-12.) Students read books deeply so that they retain information about plot, character, theme, setting, and other elements.
What?
20 book list for students to read and discuss as you choose
Students work in teams of 2, 3, or 4.
A Moodle site for students & advisors to practice and share ideas
A culminating statewide, online “battle” to find the teams who know the books the best
How?
Register your team(s)
Buy the books. List available June 1st.
Let students read, read, read!
Practice on the Moodle site (all questions are in the following format: Q: In what book does a boy find out he is the son of powerful wizards? A: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Why?
To build love of reading
To encourage students to read books they might not have chosen
To engage students in an academic team competition
To connect schools and teachers across the state
To have fun!
Other WEMTA
Other WEMTA
Ed Programs:
Ed Programs:
Golden Archer AwardWisconsin's Student Choice Award.Votes due March 1st. Nominations due May 1st.Four levels: Primary, Intermediate, Middle, Senior.
Students Create Book Trailers for the Battle or Golden Archer titles! Book Trailers are due January 29th, 2027.
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