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What is Battle of the Books?
The Battle of the books is a VOLUNTARY reading competition designed to promote the love and appreciation of reading for 5th and 6th grade students.
Team InformationTeam Information
Teams consist of 3 people
Teammates do not have to be in the same class
Every team member should read all the books.
Make wise choices about teammates
Battle InformationBattle Information•There are a total of 12 books. Books There are a total of 12 books. Books are divided into 3 groups with 4 titles are divided into 3 groups with 4 titles each Battle.each Battle.
•Teams will Battle in 3 different Teams will Battle in 3 different competitionscompetitions
•Points are combined for all 3 Battles.Points are combined for all 3 Battles.
•The team with the most points at the The team with the most points at the end end will represent our school at the will represent our school at the District District Battle of the Books.Battle of the Books.
The Battle
Each Battle is divided
into 2 phases or parts
Each Battle is divided
into 2 phases or parts
Phase One
• 5 rounds or questions
5 pts for correct title of the book
3 pts for correct authors name or last name
Total 40 pts
• 30 seconds to answer with a 5 second warning.
• Questions begin, “In what book…”
Phase Two
• 3 questions or rounds
•10 pts for correct answer
•Questions will be more specific little details
•Total 30 pts
• 20 seconds to answer with a 5 second warning.
• Question begin… “In the book…”
Other items
Repeating the Question:
• The timer will not be stopped.
Challenges:
• If you believe your answer is correct, you may challenge the decision. Only the team may challenge, before going on to the next question.
Other items
Only the team answering questions can discuss answers. Everyone else is silent.
Restrooms – NO ONE LEAVES during Battle. Please use restroom before you come.
Teams may not be altered after the 1st battle.
No Video, Audio, Cell phones. Questions will be used in future battles.
Battle IBattle IFriday, Oct. 23, 2015
Captain Nobodyby Dean Pitchford
Coma
Costume
Confidence
Defender of the little guy!
Captain Nobody
Schooltube: http://www.schooltube.com/video/da07c5dffdb44b028f12/Captain%20Nobody%20book%20trailer
http://www.captainnobody.com/
http://deanpitchford.com/on-the-page/captain-nobody
Audio on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Captain-Nobody-Dean-Pitchford/dp/0142416673
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Hatchetby Gary Paulsen
A Plane Crash
Stranded
A Secret
ALONE!
*More in the seriesMovie Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-X7VNo0duw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t03w9gYd_b0
Genre: Adventure
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher
by Bruce Coville
In this book you will find that things are not always what they seem to be….
*More in the series
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz695957fa3b0.html
Genre: Fantasy
Riding Freedomby Pam Munoz Ryan
My name is Charlotte Parkhurst and I was born in the mid 1800’s. I live in an orphanage, but I’m not like other girls.
http://www.pammunozryan.com/
Genre: Historical Fiction
Battle IIBattle IIThursday - Jan. 14,
2016
Because of Winn-Dixie
by Kate DiCamillo
Book Trailer
“I had never before in my life seen a dog smile, but that is what he did.”
http://www.katedicamillo.com/books/bowd.html
http://www.scholastic.com/winndixie/
Read the book, see the movie after the battle!
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Chasing Vermeerby Blue Balliett
Scholastic Video Book Talks - http://www.scholastic.com/teacher/videos/teacher-videos.htm#3190980615001/1688365510
*More in the series…
"Dear Friend: I would like your help in identifying a crime that is now centuries old."
Author Website - http://www.blueballiettbooks.com/vermeer.html
Genre: Mystery
City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Read the book, see the movie after the battle!
Real Player
*1st book in the series…
Imagine living in a city where the sky is always dark, illuminated only by electric light bulbs…
Genre: Science Fiction
Poppyby AVI
*More in the series…
In this book, size is In this book, size is nothing that nothing that matters!matters!
Loyal, timid, lives in Loyal, timid, lives in an abandoned an abandoned farmhouse. farmhouse. Determined to prove Determined to prove her ruler is a phony her ruler is a phony and give liberation and give liberation to her people.to her people.
Genre: Fantasy
Doll Bonesby Holly Black
Newbery Medal Honor Book 2014
Genre: FANTASY
Author Website: http://blackholly.com/books/doll-bones/
Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xqXfGOepQE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKOsvXxkUmk
Did you ever have favorite toys and were told you were “too old” to play with them…
Genre: Fantasy
Ella Enchantedby Gail Carson Levine
An obedient child is looked on with favor.
But is obedience truly a blessing?
What if obedience ruled your life…
http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/kids/gamesandcontests/features/fairest/
Read the book, see the movie after the battle!
Genre: Fantasy
Rulesby Cynthia Lord
“At our house, we have a rule….”
• Don't stand in front of the TV when other people are watching it.
• A boy takes off his shirt to swim, but not his shorts.
• No toys in the fish tank.
This story is about being different, feeling different, and finding acceptance.
Scholastic Video Book Talks: http://www.scholastic.com/teacher/videos/teacher-videos.htm#3193873225001/1651750741
Scholastic Video Book Talks:http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/video.jsp?pID=1640149541&bcpid=1640149541&bclid=1557820328&bctid=1651750741
http://www.cynthialord.com/rules.htm
Audio excerpt: http://mainehumanities.org/podcast/archives/987
Genre: Realistic Fiction
The UnwantedsBy Lisa McMann
CTA Freedom Author Visit: February, 2013 Also one fo the authors of Infinity Ring series: the Trap Door
http://www.youtube.com/embed/93eUOh3JQ2U?rel=0
Read the series….
Blog: https://lisamcmann.wordpress.com/
Genre: Fantasy
Who is ready to make a commitment?
Who is ready to make a commitment?
Choose your team carefully!
Choose your team carefully!
Best friends, don’t always make the best
Best friends, don’t always make the best
teammates!!teammates!!
Winners go on to compete against all Chandler Schools!
Winners go on to compete against all Chandler Schools!
IMPORTANT DATES!1st Battle
Friday - Oct. 23, 20152nd Battle
Thursday - Jan. 14, 20163rd Battle
Monday – April 4, 2016
IMPORTANT DATES!1st Battle
Friday - Oct. 23, 20152nd Battle
Thursday - Jan. 14, 20163rd Battle
Monday – April 4, 2016
Books are available for check-out now!
A Battle book counts as your third library book.
Only one Battle book may be checked out at a
time.
Books are available for check-out now!
A Battle book counts as your third library book.
Only one Battle book may be checked out at a
time.
Join us on this fun reading adventure. Experience a variety of great books!
Acknowledgements:
• All Book descriptions are from Nancy Keene BookTalks Plain and Simple
http://nancykeane.com/booktalks/default.htm
