Elementary Battle of the Books

Vienna ES 2013-14

Elementary Battle of the Books (EBOB) What is it?

A book competition developed by NCSLMA (NC School Library Media Assoc.)

Students read 5 books and become ‘experts’ on their books in order to compete in quiz bowl atmosphere

How?

Interested students need to commit to read 5 books (from the EBOB list) and be ‘experts’ on their books

Once a student commits to our team, they need to come to as many practices as they can! If students miss more than 25% of practices, they are at risk of forfeiture.

When? Students will practice with EBOB teammates during

lunch and after school (all EBOB students) Most practices will be during lunchtime (led by Mrs. C-

O). Once/twice per month after school (w/ other EBOB coaches and Mrs. C-O).

Vienna students will be grouped into teams of 6 to compete informally within the school

We will organize some head-to-head competitions between the Vienna teams, just to practice.

12 ‘all stars’ to compete at a district level will be selected by all coaches is based on knowledge, confidence, enthusiasm, and commitment.

Who? For avid readers (or aspiring avid

readers!) 4th and 5th graders only Committed students Teams will be made up of 6 students We will have as many Vienna ‘teams’

as committed students warrant All students willing to

participate/commit are welcome to join the team

The Book List 2013-14Title AuthorA Long Walk to Water Linda Sue Park Belly Up Stuart Gibbs Greetings From Nowhere Barbara O’Connor The Homework Machine Dan Gutman Inside Out & Back Again Thanhha Lai Island of the Blue Dolphins Scott O’Dell Jake Audrey Couloumbis Julie of the Wolves Jean Craighead George Love, Ruby Lavender Deborah Wiles Savvy Ingrid Law Smells Like Dog Suzanne Selfors The Tale of Despereaux Kate DiCamillo The Trouble with Chickens Doreen Cronin Tuesdays at the Castle Jessica Day George Ungifted Gordon Korman Woods Runner Gary Paulsen The Year of the Dog Grace Lin Zora and Me Victoria Bond   

What ? How?

Mrs. C-O, Mrs. Boone, Mrs. Reader, Mr. B & Mrs. Cowan will be writing practice questions

All questions are written in the ‘In what book…’ format

Example: In what book did mountain girls go to school?

Answer: Princess Academy, by Sharon Hale

Dates/Permission Decide asap if you want to participate.

Talk with your parents, ask Mrs. C-O any questions.

If you cannot attend all practice sessions, but still want to compete and participate, this is very possible. See Mrs. C-O

Fill out attached and get it back to Mrs. C-O by October 1. Mrs. C-O has multiple copies of each

book will be available for checkout.

Fees/Needs

If you stay committed and make a team at Vienna you will need the following:

Field trip permission $$ towards t-shirts, bus

transportation, etc. The library has limited funding

EBOB Commitment Must be filled out and returned to Mrs. C-O by October 1, 2013

Name: ____________________________

HR teacher: _________________Grade:_________

Parent email:____________________/contact #_____________

I understand and am committed to reading and being an ‘expert’ on 5 EBOB books.

Student Signature: ________________Parent signature:__________________