What is Battle of the Books?
America's Battle of
the Books is a voluntary reading incentive program for students in grades 3-12.
The purpose is simply to encourage students to read good books and have fun
while competing with peers.
How Does A Student Participate?
A student participates
by reading from the book list provided for that year's America's Battle of the
Books. Students may count "books" they have read before. However,
they cannot count books that they have only seen on a video or a movie. They
must read the book. They should keep a summary so they can review this
information before their "Local Battle."
Where Do The Students Get The Books?
School libraries will
order copies of each book on the list. Most bookstores will also have them
available.
When Do The Students Read The Books?
The students should
start reading now! They will have some time to read in English, their reading
classes, and Cavetime. Be sure to bring your book to class! The first round of
the Battle will be __________________.
What Is The "Battle?"
A typical "Battle"
is a full day tournament or game, like the College Bowl, in which students'
teams earn points by answering questions about the books on the book list. The
day begins with a meeting in the cafeteria, a morning snack and directions for
the day. Then they are assigned to a team, given a mascot, and sent to their
first round of the "Battle." They play several rounds, each against a
different team. At the end of the morning, points are totaled and the two teams
with the most points are invited to a "Grand Battle" after lunch,
with the other teams as their audience. These two teams will also be given the
opportunity to participate in the regional "Battle" in April and the
statewide "Battle" also held in May or June, if regional battles have
been organized by local participants in your area.
How Does It Benefit The Child?
The students gain
knowledge and enjoyment from reading good books, sharing them with friends,
parents and teachers, plus a fun day of playing in the "Battle."
Battle of the Books Junior High Titles 2015-2016 By Title
- Nothing But The Truth -- Avi
- Fahrenheit 451 -- Bradbury, Ray
- School Story, The -- Clements, Andrew
- Watsons Go to Birmingham, The -- Curtis, Christopher
- Midwife’s Apprentice -- Cushman, Karen
- Johnny Tremain -- Forbes, Esther
- One-Eyed Cat -- Fox, Paula
- Julie of the Wolves -- George, Jean Craighead
- When Zachary Beaver Came to Town -- Holt, Kimberly
- Everything on a Waffle -- Horvath, Polly
- Swindle -- Korman, Gordon
- Wreckers, The -- Lawrence, Iain
- If Your Name was changed at Ellis Island -- Levine, Ellen
- DragonQuest-- Paul, Donita K.
- Long Way from Chicago, A -- Peck, Richard
- Becoming Naomi Leon -- Ryan, Pam
- Taking Sides -- Soto, Gary
- Witch of Blackbird Pond, The -- Speare, Elizabeth G.
- Maniac Magee -- Spinelli, Jerry
- Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind -- Staples, Suzanne Fisher
Remember,
you can read these books for the 40 Book Challenge as well.
For more information see your English teacher or Mrs. Jones in the media center.
For more information: http://www.battleofthebooks.org/
For more information see your English teacher or Mrs. Jones in the media center.
For more information: http://www.battleofthebooks.org/
