Elementary Battle of the Books
Vienna ES
2013-14
Elementary Battle of the Books (EBOB)
What is it?
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A book competition developed by
NCSLMA (NC School Library Media Assoc.)
Students read 5 books and become
‘experts’ on their books in order to
compete in quiz bowl atmosphere
How?
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Interested students need to commit to
read 5 books (from the EBOB list) and
be ‘experts’ on their books
Once a student commits to our team,
they need to come to as many
practices as they can! If students miss
more than 25% of practices, they are
at risk of forfeiture.
When?
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Students will practice with EBOB teammates during
lunch and after school (all EBOB students)
Most practices will be during lunchtime (led by Mrs.
C-O). Once/twice per month after school (w/ other
EBOB coaches and Mrs. C-O).
Vienna students will be grouped into teams of 6 to
compete informally within the school
We will organize some head-to-head competitions
between the Vienna teams, just to practice.
12 ‘all stars’ to compete at a district level will be
selected by all coaches is based on knowledge,
confidence, enthusiasm, and commitment.
Who?
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For avid readers (or aspiring avid
readers!)
4th and 5th graders only
Committed students
Teams will be made up of 6 students
We will have as many Vienna ‘teams’
as committed students warrant
All students willing to
participate/commit are welcome to
join the team
The Book List 2013-14
Title
Author
A Long Walk to Water
Belly Up
Greetings From Nowhere
The Homework Machine
Inside Out & Back Again
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Jake
Julie of the Wolves
Love, Ruby Lavender
Savvy
Smells Like Dog
The Tale of Despereaux
The Trouble with Chickens
Tuesdays at the Castle
Ungifted
Woods Runner
The Year of the Dog
Zora and Me
Linda Sue Park
Stuart Gibbs
Barbara O’Connor
Dan Gutman
Thanhha Lai
Scott O’Dell
Audrey Couloumbis
Jean Craighead George
Deborah Wiles
Ingrid Law
Suzanne Selfors
Kate DiCamillo
Doreen Cronin
Jessica Day George
Gordon Korman
Gary Paulsen
Grace Lin
Victoria Bond
What ? How?
 Mrs.
C-O, Mrs. Boone, Mrs.
Reader, Mr. B & Mrs. Cowan will
be writing practice questions
 All questions are written in the
‘In what book…’ format
 Example: In what book did
mountain girls go to school?
 Answer: Princess Academy, by
Sharon Hale
Dates/Permission
Decide asap if you want to participate.
Talk with your parents, ask Mrs. C-O
any questions.
 If you cannot attend all practice
sessions, but still want to compete and
participate, this is very possible. See
Mrs. C-O
 Fill out attached and get it back to Mrs.
C-O by October 1.
 Mrs. C-O has multiple copies of each
book will be available for checkout.
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Fees/Needs
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If you stay committed and make a
team at Vienna you will need the
following:
Field trip permission
$$ towards t-shirts, bus
transportation, etc. The library has
limited funding
EBOB Commitment
Must be filled out and returned to Mrs. C-O by
October 1, 2013
Name: ____________________________
HR teacher: _________________Grade:_________
Parent email:____________________/contact #_____________
I understand and am committed to reading
and being an ‘expert’ on 5 EBOB books.
Student Signature: ________________
Parent signature:__________________