Battle of the Books Club

The purpose of Battle of the Books Club is to encourage reading in all students. The quiz show format creates fun and excitement in reading. Students read books from the NC Elementary Battle of the Books list and the club is open to 4^th and 5^th graders.  Students will be put in teams based on how many books they have read and how they perform on a test about the books taken near the end of the year.  The teams will be asked questions about the books and students will need to tell the book that the question came from and the author’s name.  The club will meet during the school day to practice and will compete in June.  In order for interested students to be prepared, we have the list of books that will be used during Battle of the Books.  Books are available at the Timber Drive library media center and at the public library.  If you have questions, please contact the library media center, Ms. Waller at 773-9500 ext. 21302.

1^st meeting, Monday August 28^th    lunch time

Monday, September 18th – lunch time – need to have read a minimum of 1 book

Monday, October 30th  - lunch time  need to have read a minimum of 4 books

Monday November 20^th  lunch time  5 books

Monday, December 18^th – lunch time  6 books - Quiz

Monday, January 29th – need to read a minimum of 7 books

Monday, February 19^th  – Need to have read a minimum of 8 books

Monday, March 12^th  – Need to have read a minimum of 10 books

Monday, April 23^rd  – Need to have read a minimum of 12 books

Monday, May 14 – need to have read a minimum of 13 books

Monday, May 21^st  - need to have read a minimum of 14 books Quiz to decide teams

Wednesday, June 6^th   – Teams meet 8:45-9:10

Wednesday, June 13^th  Practice 8:45-9:10

Friday, June 22^nd  – Practice  8:45-9:10

Monday, June 25 - Practice  8:45-9:10

Tuesday June 26 (tentative date)   Competition – 1:50-2:50 & Pizza party (hopefully)  -lunch

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_______________________ want to be in the Battle of the Books Club at Timber Drive Elementary.  I understand that Battle of the Books Club is a privilege not a right.  Members are expected to attend meetings, listen, follow instruction, and show courtesy to their teammates.  I will agree to read the books and learn the authors’ names. If I do not follow the club’s rules, I understand that I will be asked to leave the Battle of the Books Club. We take pictures for the Garner newspaper after the competition. Please indicate if it is alright for your child’s name and picture to appear in the paper.

Student  Name __________________________   Class ________________________________

_____ I give permission to the Wake County Public School System or the news media to make photographs, slides, videos, or illustrations of my child. Further, I authorize their use without inspecting or approving the finished product or its specific use.

_____ No. I do not give permission for my child to be included in presentations by the Wake County Public School System or the news media.

_____ I’m interested in helping set up and take down for Battle of the Books Competition

Parents, I am looking for someone to help from 11:00-11:25 with a 2^nd grade class in the computer lab so that I can meet with Battle of the Books students.  If you are available on any of these dates, (even if it is only 1, please let me know).

Student’s Signature ________________________ 

Parent’s Signature ________________________________ 

email address _______________________

Battle of the Books Club

Parents & Students,

            The purpose of Battle of the Books is to encourage reading in all students. The quiz show format creates fun and excitement in reading. Students read books from the NC Elementary Battle of the Books list and the club is open to 4^th and 5^th graders.  Students will be put in teams based on how many books they have read and how they perform on a test about the books taken near the end of the year.  The teams will be asked questions about the books and students will need to tell the book that the question came from and the author’s name.  The club will meet during the school day to practice and will compete in June.  In order for interested students to be prepared, we have the list of books that will be used during Battle of the Books.  Books are available at the Timber Drive library media center and at the public library.  If you have questions, please contact the library media center, Ms. Waller at 773-9500 ext. 21302.

1^st meeting, Tuesday, August 28^th    lunch time

Tuesday, September 18th – lunch time – need to have read a minimum of 1 book

Tuesday, October 30th  - lunch time  need to have read a minimum of 4 books

Tuesday November 13^th  lunch time  5 books

Tuesday, December 18^th – lunch time  6 books - Quiz

Tuesday, February 5 – need to read a minimum of 7 books

Tuesday, February 26^th  – Need to have read a minimum of 8 books

Tuesday, March 19^th  – Need to have read a minimum of 10 books

Tuesday, April 30^th   – Need to have read a minimum of 12 books

Tuesday, May 14 – need to have read a minimum of 13 books

Tuesday, May 28^th   - need to have read a minimum of 14 books Quiz to decide teams

Tuesday, June 4^th   – Teams practice - lunch

Tuesday, June 11^th  Team practice 8:45-9:15

Tuesday, June 18th  – Team practice - lunch

Tuesday, June 25 – Team practice 8:45-9:15                                          

Wednesday June 26 (tentative date) Celebration 8:45-9:15 Bring Breakfast Snack to share

Competition – 2:30-3:30 Gym

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_______________________ want to be in the Battle of the Books Club at Timber Drive Elementary.  I understand that Battle of the Books Club is a privilege not a right.  Members are expected to attend meetings, listen, follow instruction, and show courtesy to their teammates.  I will agree to read the books and learn the authors’ names. If I do not follow the club’s rules, I understand that I will be asked to leave the Battle of the Books Club. We take pictures for the Garner newspaper after the competition. Please indicate if it is alright for your child’s name and picture to appear in the paper.

Student  Name __________________________   Class ________________________________

_____ I give permission to the Wake County Public School System or the news media to make photographs, slides, videos, or illustrations of my child. Further, I authorize their use without inspecting or approving the finished product or its specific use.

_____ No. I do not give permission for my child to be included in presentations by the Wake County Public School System or the news media.

_____ I’m interested in helping set up and take down for Battle of the Books Competition

Student’s Signature ________________________ 

Parent’s Signature ________________________________ 

email address _______________________

Battle of the Books List

There are 15 books on the Battle of the Books lists this year.  Team Captains will be chosen from students that have read all the books, pass a test and exhibit leadership during team meetings. 

Students are encouraged to read all the books. We have multiple copies of all books in the library. Students should try not to check out more than 2 at a time to allow everyone access to the books.

Students need to read at least 14 of these books to stay on the team and have basic knowledge of the other books.  Students will be quizzed on the books and authors to see if they have read them.  Last year, we had 4 teams competing.  In order to be placed on a team, students need to demonstrate that they have read the books.  We will be competing in front of 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade classes and parents.