Battle of the Books 2013/2014

What is Involved? Students Read 4 books a quarter will form groups of three Turn in your permission slips as a team. Meet once a week for 7 – 9 weeks Read 4 books a quarter Work with BOB teacher and group to practice comprehension Battle other schools

Battle I – October 2013 Eleven Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech by Patricia Reilly Giff Jennifer Murdley’s Toad by Bruce Coville Mrs. Frisby & Rats of NIMH by Robert O’Brien

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Softwire: Virus on Orbis 1 Battle II – January 2014 Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes By Eleanor Coerr Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key By Jack Gantos Softwire: Virus on Orbis 1 By PJ Haarsma Esperanza Rising By Pam Munoz Ryan

Battle III – March 2014 The Borrowers Fablehaven Danger in the Desert By Terri Fields Fablehaven By Brandon Mull The Borrowers By Mary Norton Bridge to Terabithia By Katherine Paterson

Turn in your permission slips to Mrs. Merillat or Mrs. Van Houten What do I do now? Turn in your permission slips to Mrs. Merillat or Mrs. Van Houten