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BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2016-17

What is Battle of the Books?

• . Purpose:
• The purpose of the Middle School Battle of the Books is to encourage reading and expose students
• f all ability levels to quality literature representing a variety of genres and viewpoints. The game format

is intended to create interest and excitement. Students should remember that the intent is to read, not necessarily to win.

• Format:
• The format of the competition is a quiz bowl style question and answer session. Each competitor will

be asked a question related to a specific book on the list and will need to respond with the correct title and author of the book. All questions begin with “In Which Book…”

• Teams:
• Teams will consist of a maximum of 12 members. It is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Six students will

compete per round. The competition will be held on February 25.

• Book List: http://www.ncslma.org/assets/docs/MSBOB/official%20ms%20book%20list%202016-17.pdf

Other Information

• Tryouts: It will take several weeks to determine the team.
• Determinations to be on the team will be based on:
• *Begin reading the 27 titles. Read as many as possible by the end of February.
• *Complete a plot diagram after you read each book. Diagrams are available in the media

center on top of the Battle of the Books shelf. Turn in completed diagrams to Mrs. Townsend or Take a comprehension quiz on www.mybobteam.com.

• *Begin to memorize the 27 titles and authors as written on the book list. There will be a quiz on

them on Oct. 12. Make at least 70% on quiz.

• *Be able to attend after school practices once a week from 2:25-3:30.

Deadlines

• Read one book total & comprehension quiz or plot diagram by Oct. 5.
• Read two books total & quiz or plot diagram by Oct. 12.
• Make at least 70% on Title/Author Quiz on Oct. 12.
• Read three books total & quiz/plot diagram by Oct. 27.

Sign Up for 6 Expert Books: Sign up on computer. Fill out at end of this meeting. Focus on these books first: https://docs.google.com/a/wcpss.net/spreadsheets/d/1eyCga9MA6950koRn_QtOa4GMFKNxH WBeLhgyId_VGbM/edit?usp=sharing

How to Stay Connected

• State Website: www.ncslma.org/msbob
• School Website: http://www.wcpss.net/Page/16595
• Follow on Twitter: @emmmsmedia
• Remind (See sheet on how to sign up)

My Bob Team

• www.mybobteam.com
• Things you can do on site:
• Take practice title/author quizzes
• Take comprehension tests on each book title.
• Take practice tests with competition format (In Which Book…)

Practice Dates

• October 5 (Wed)
• Oct 12 (Wed)
• Oct 19 (Wed)
• Oct 27 (Thurs)
• November 2 (Wed)
• Nov 10 (Thurs)
• Nov 16 (Wed)
• December 1 (Thurs)
• Dec 7 (Wed)

**Please let Mrs. Townsend know if you cannot attend a particular practice.

• Dec 14 (Wed)
• Dec 21 (Wed)
• Jan 4 (Wed)
• Jan 11 (Wed)
• Jan 18 (Wed)
• Jan 25 (Wed)
• Feb 1 (Wed)
• Feb 8 (Wed)
• Feb 15 (Wed)
• Feb 22 (Wed)
• Competition is Sat, Feb. 25 @ Apex Friendship

High School

Reading Logs & Folders

• Each student has a folder with their name.
• I keep comprehension quiz scores & plot diagrams for each student.
• Mark off which books you have read. (Make sure to get a plot diagram or take a comprehension

quiz for those books).

• Turn in completed plot diagrams to Mrs. Townsend. She will make a copy to put in your folder &

give you back the original copy.

• (Pass out Reading logs, plot diagrams)
• (Students fill out Google Spreadsheet for 6 Expert Books)

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QUESTIONS?