Battle of the Books - 1/10 - 3/18/22

It’s time for Jefferson's Battle of the Books. The Battle of the Books is a reading motivational program that strives to encourage the pleasure of reading.   For the next ten weeks, your child will be part of an exciting challenge that requires reading and teamwork. We have ten amazing titles on the list this year. The books will be read independently for pleasure and to help their team. The book titles were introduced this week during library class.

The purpose of the Battle of the Books is:

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   To build reading fluency and comprehension 

   

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   To work cooperatively as a team

   

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   To create a shared experience with the grade level

   

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   To expose students to some new authors/series

   

Students will be placed on a balanced team of 4-6 students from their class. In the “battle”, each team will be asked ten different questions. All questions begin with “in what book…” and relate to character, plot, events and setting. Points are awarded for the correct title and author. The team members have thirty seconds to confer and give their answer. The students will take turns answering the questions. They should use their special bookmark to study the titles of the books and the authors.

         Every student is expected to read at least three of these books over the next ten weeks. However, keep in mind that the more books you read, the better prepared you will be to help your team win. Classroom battles will take place in the library mid-March.  The 5th grade team that wins from each class will compete in a final battle against winners from other 5th grade classes. All students will receive a certificate of participation. Titles are listed on the back.

For questions and/or more information, contact our Librarian, Ms. Quick at tquick@somds.k12.nj.us