Battle of the Books

Teams from 18 WCPSS middle schools will compete in the Wake County Battle of the Books at 8 a.m., Saturday, March 10 at Garner High School.

Teams of students represent their schools in a quiz bowl-style elimination competition. Students answer questions based on reading the 2006 North Carolina School Library Media Association list of books, which included Watership Down, Little Women, Chasing Vermeer, Peter and the Starcatchers and Tarzan of the Apes.

In each round of competition, teams representing two schools will compete. After three rounds of competition, the eight teams with the highest point totals will compete to enter the semi finals. Winners then move into the finals which are scheduled for 12:45 p.m.

The Battle of the Books program seeks to encourage reading by all students at the middle school level. Students, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints by prominent authors in the area of young adult literature. The game format creates interest and excitement in reading. Through the fun and excitement of the competition, students improve reading skills, mature in their choices of reading materials, and acquire a broader knowledge base.

The Battle of the Books Steering Committee, chaired by Carol Shearin, media specialist at Carnage Middle and Garner Magnet High, is coordinating the 2007 WCPSS Battle of the Books. A number of community volunteers, school Battle of the Books Committee members, teachers and administrators will serve as facilitators, judges and scorekeepers. Each school team worked with a teacher and media specialist from their school.

The winning team may choose to compete in regional and state competitions.

Posted by Bill Poston at 01:48 PM on March 06, 2007 | Leave Feedback

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