1. Elementary Battle of the Books Vienna ES 2013-14

2. Elementary Battle of the Books (EBOB) What is it?  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

3. How?  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.

4. When?  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.

5. Who?  For avid readers (or aspiring avid readers!)  4 th and 5 th 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

6. The Book List 2013-14 TitleAuthor A Long Walk to WaterLinda Sue Park Belly UpStuart Gibbs Greetings From NowhereBarbara O’Connor The Homework MachineDan Gutman Inside Out & Back AgainThanhha Lai Island of the Blue DolphinsScott O’Dell JakeAudrey Couloumbis Julie of the WolvesJean Craighead George Love, Ruby LavenderDeborah Wiles SavvyIngrid Law Smells Like DogSuzanne Selfors The Tale of DespereauxKate DiCamillo The Trouble with ChickensDoreen Cronin Tuesdays at the CastleJessica Day George UngiftedGordon Korman Woods RunnerGary Paulsen The Year of the DogGrace Lin Zora and MeVictoria Bond

7. 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

8. 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.

9. Fees/Needs  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

10. 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:__________________