Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
The purpose of the Battle of the Books program is to encourage reading by all students. 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. Even during the height of the competition, students and coaches should remember that the goal is to READ, not necessarily to win!
Students interested in being part of the 2025-2026 BOB team will need to work on the following:
* Return both your paper permission slip to Mrs. Morgan and have a parent guardian complete the online permission form found HERE.
* Title/author matching for ALL 14 books on the DCS list
* Read 3 out of 5 tryout books:
First Rule of Punk
House Arrest
Ground Zero
Starfish
When Stars Are Scattered