Green Hope Elementary Presents: Battle of the Books
"In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.” Mortimer Jerome Adler
In order to build interest in reading, I will be sponsoring a school-based Battle of the Books competition. In order to follow as closely with state guidelines as possible in case of future participation on a larger scale, the following information has been taken from the Elementary Battle of the Books Manual. All information regarding Battle of the Books can be found at http://www.ncslma.org/ebob-info.html.
Philosophy
The purpose of the Elementary Battle of the Books program is to encourage reading by all students at the elementary school level. Students, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints by prominent authors in the area of young adult literature. The game format creates interest and excitement in reading. Through the fun and excitement of the competition, students improve reading skills, mature in their choices of reading materials, and acquire a broader knowledge base. Even during the height of the competition, students and coaches should remember that the goal is to READ, not necessarily to win!
Participant Expectations:
Question Writing Format:
1. Questions must be written on a 3x5 index card in the following format:
Question: ln which book ...
Title:
Author:
Page number:
Book format:
Guidelines for Writing Questions:
1. Begin each question with "In which book…”
2. Use present tense, if possible, and correct grammar.
3. Character names and names of major setting locations cannot be used. Proper
names of places remote to a setting can be used. Example, if the main character
lives in Georgia but has always wanted to visit Italy, the question could read: "In
which book does a character save money to visit Italy?”
4. Type the title and author as they appear on the official booklist.
5. Type the page number for the answer.
6. Avoid using words from the title.
7. Refrain from obvious questions.
8. Avoid questions that can be answered by more than one title.
9. Review each question to ensure all the criteria have been met (Are questions clear, concise, and correct)?
10. Do not use information written by people other than the author. Epilogues, prologues, and notes written by the author will be used to write questions.
In order to build interest in reading, I will be sponsoring a school-based Battle of the Books competition. In order to follow as closely with state guidelines as possible in case of future participation on a larger scale, the following information has been taken from the Elementary Battle of the Books Manual. All information regarding Battle of the Books can be found at http://www.ncslma.org/ebob-info.html.
Philosophy
The purpose of the Elementary Battle of the Books program is to encourage reading by all students at the elementary school level. Students, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints by prominent authors in the area of young adult literature. The game format creates interest and excitement in reading. Through the fun and excitement of the competition, students improve reading skills, mature in their choices of reading materials, and acquire a broader knowledge base. Even during the height of the competition, students and coaches should remember that the goal is to READ, not necessarily to win!
Participant Expectations:
- Must be students in grades 4-5.
- Read books and prepare for competition.
- Practice teamwork and good sportsmanship.
- Attend practice sessions.
- Write practice questions.
Question Writing Format:
1. Questions must be written on a 3x5 index card in the following format:
Question: ln which book ...
Title:
Author:
Page number:
Book format:
Guidelines for Writing Questions:
1. Begin each question with "In which book…”
2. Use present tense, if possible, and correct grammar.
3. Character names and names of major setting locations cannot be used. Proper
names of places remote to a setting can be used. Example, if the main character
lives in Georgia but has always wanted to visit Italy, the question could read: "In
which book does a character save money to visit Italy?”
4. Type the title and author as they appear on the official booklist.
5. Type the page number for the answer.
6. Avoid using words from the title.
7. Refrain from obvious questions.
8. Avoid questions that can be answered by more than one title.
9. Review each question to ensure all the criteria have been met (Are questions clear, concise, and correct)?
10. Do not use information written by people other than the author. Epilogues, prologues, and notes written by the author will be used to write questions.