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
Qualifying for a Battle Team
Qualifying for Awards
The Books
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.
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.
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
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.
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.