Middle School Battle of the Books 2018-19
The Middle School Battle of the Books is a competition aimed at fostering a love for reading and exposing students to quality literature across genres. Participants engage in a quiz bowl style format, answering questions related to specific books on the reading list. With tryouts, deadlines, and practice sessions, students prepare diligently for the exciting event where the intention is to encourage reading rather than just winning the competition.
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BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2018-19 C
What is Battle of the Books? . Purpose: The purpose of the Middle School Battle of the Books is to encourage reading and expose students of 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, 7thand 8thgrades. Six students will compete per round. The competition is usually held at the end of February or beginning of March on a Saturday. Book List: https://www.ncslma.org/resources/Documents/MSBOB%20official%20book%20list%202019- 2020.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 22 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 22 titles and authors as written on the book list. There will be a quiz on them on Oct. 23. Make at least 70% on quiz. *Be able to attend after school practices once a week (Wednesdays) from 3:00-4:00.
Deadlines Read one book total & comprehension quiz or plot diagram by Oct. 2. Read two books total & quiz or plot diagram by Oct. 16. Make at least 70% on Title/Author Quiz on Oct. 23. Read three books total & quiz/plot diagram by Nov 6. *Once team is figured out, you will sign up for 6-8 expert books.
How to Stay Connected State Website: www.ncslma.org/msbob School Website: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/35610 Follow on Twitter: @fvmsmedia Remind (See sheet on how to sign up) https://www.remind.com/join/fvmsbob *Download app: Class: @fvmsbob
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 Oct. 2 NO Practice Oct 9 (Wed) WORKDAY Oct 16 (Wed) Oct 23 (Wed) Oct 30 (Wed) Nov 6 (Wed) Nov 13 (Wed) Nov 20 (Wed) No practice Nov 25-29 Week December 4 (Wed) Dec 11 (Wed) Dec 18 (Wed) Jan 8 (Wed) Jan 15 (Wed) Jan 22 (Wed) No Practice Jan 27-31 Week Feb 5 (Wed) Feb 12 (Wed) Feb 19 (Wed) Feb 26 (Wed) Competition end of February or beginning of March **Please let Mrs. Townsend know if you cannot attend a particular practice.
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. (Pass out Reading logs, plot diagrams)
