Battle of the Books

Congratulations to the 2009 Winning Battle Team!

Spencer Calkins
Jadyn Guess
Maya Krishnan
Gwyneth Lietz
Kate O’Mara
Abby Parson
Daniel Sarkesian
Alex Trombley
Sarah Zakir-Khan

 

 

 

Stay tuned for the 2009-2010 Battle of the Books!  
Coming November 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008-2009 Battle Information below:

Important Dates to Remember...

November 3 -- Battle Launch!
January 13 -- Last day to take AR tests for team qualification
February 2 -- Last day to take AR tests for award qualifications

February 11 -- THE BATTLE!

 

Download the Permission Slip
Download the Battle Newsletter
  

  

What is the Battle?

Qualifying for a Battle Team
Qualifying for Awards
The Books

Book Clubs 

 

 

What is the Battle?

This is a unique opportunity for students to read challenging books from a variety of genres.  The challenge of Battle books lies in conflicts and issues, advanced/more mature reading, and the discussion that engages the students after reading these titles. Parents are encouraged to read and discuss the books with their children.

The Battle is the culminating activity for the students. Teams meet and answer 30 questions on the ten battle books.  Students from Pembroke School and Greenfield School will join BCS students for the Big Battle. The Battle will be held at BCS on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 from 9:15 a.m. until noon. Each team will consist of a combination of grades and schools.

 

 

Qualifying for a Battle Team

It is imperative that students who wish to participate in the Battle on Wednesday, February 11 pass Accelerated Reader Tests on at least SIX Battle Books by the end of the school day on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, in order to qualify for a team.  Students can take AR tests on any BCS computer.

Battle teammates will be responsible for at least two books on which they become experts. 

In accordance with the district’s technology goals, students will be encouraged to communicate with their teammates via email.

 

Qualifying for Awards

After qualifying for a Battle team, we strongly encourage students to continue reading in order to earn higher ribbons or a gold medal. The final deadline for taking AR tests for awards is Monday, February 2, 2009.

Certificate, Ribbon, & Medal Qualifications:

A certificate of participation-minimum of one book

Battle ribbons: six-nine books

Gold medal: all ten books

 

The Books

 

Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone
Chu Ju's House by Gloria Whelan
Give Me Liberty by L.M. Elliott
Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate
The Last Dragon by Silvana de Mari
No Talking by Andrew Clements
Out of Patience by Ben Meehl
Rules by Cynthia Lord
The Alchemyst by Michael Scott
The Time Travelers by Linda Buckley-Archer

 

Multiple copies of these books, which have been purchased through a generous donation from our PTSA, are available in the Media Center.  Local bookstores and libraries will also be stocking extra copies of the books.

 

 

Book Clubs

 

Blood on the River - Wednesday, November 19

Chu Ju's House -  Tuesday, December 2

Rules - Wednesday, December 10

Out of Patience - Friday, December 12

Home of the Brave - Tuesday, December 16

No Talking - Wednesday, December 17

The Last Dragon - Wednesday, January 7
The Alchemyst -  Wednesday, January 14
Give Me Liberty - Wednesday, January 21


The Time Travelers - TBA

 

 Students are encouraged to participate in book clubs. In the book club format, students discuss the issues in the books and prepare for the competition.  At BCS, these book clubs meet during lunchtime in the Media Center with parent volunteers.