• Battle

    What is Battle of the Books?

    Battle of the Books is a fun reading incentive for students in grades 3-6. Teams of students read assigned books and encourage each other to become better readers. They "battle" against other teams to see who remembers the most about what they read.

     

    How do students participate?

    Students gain parent permission and form teams with other students at their grade level. With the help of an adult coach, the teams read 8 different books and practice answering questions about their books.

     

    Why should students join?

    Students gain confidence in their reading abilities and learn the joy of reading and sharing in an activity with peers. They broaden their knowledge and experience the fun of competing. Students are encouraged to help each other and read together.

     

    Where can students get these books?

    The books will be available from the Battle of the Books Coordinator for check out by only students participating in the program.

     

    What do "battles" look like?

    Each team will face off against another team. A judge will ask each team questions about the books. The team will have 30 seconds to discuss the answer, then the team's spokesperson will give the answer. Teams are awarded 5 points for giving the correct title of the book, and 3 extra points for the correct author. The winning team from each grade level will go on to battle against teams from other schools in the district battles in May.

     

    If you would like more information about Battle of the Books, or would like to volunteer to help, please contact Mrs. Tarantino at mtarantino@greeleyschools.org

     

    Third/Fourth Grade Books

     

    • Allergic By Megan Lloyd
    • Aven Green, Sleuthing Machine By Dusti Bowling
    • Chicken Squad: First Misadventure By Doreen Cronin
    • King of the Ice By Kelly Lyons
    • Lincoln Project By Dan Gutman
    • Magician’s Elephant By Kate DiCamillo
    • Used to be Best Friend (Jo Jo) Dawn Quigley
    • Wishtree Katherine Applegate

    Fifth Grade Books

    • Alice Fleck’s Recipes for Disaster By Rachelle Delaney
    • Amina’s Voice By Hena Khan
    • Aru Shah and the End of Time By Roshani Chokshi
    • Birds of Prey: Terrifying Talons By Joe Flood
    • Circus Mirandus By Cassie Beasley
    • Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH By Robert O’Brien
    • Skeleton Tree By Iain Lawrence
    • Wild River By W.R. Philbrick

     

    Sixth Grade Books

    • Artemis Fowl By Eoin Colfer
    • The Breadwinner By Deborah Ellis
    • Daugher of the Deep By Rick Riordan
    • Greetings from Witness Protection By Jake Burt
    • A Night Divided By Jennifer A Nielsen
    • Towers Falling By Jewell Parker Rhodes