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Workshop SectionHAL: Battle of the Books - Middle School ~ May 11, 2023 (2 days)
RegistrationRegistration is no longer available because this multi-day section began on May 11, 2023.
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DepartmentESU#3 Professional Learning
Primary ContactJennifer Kennedy
FacilitatorsAdam Larson
Description

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 ESU 3 will host the Battle of the Books! Battle of the Books is all about READING…..and having fun while doing it.

Participating schools may register as many teams as they would like for the competition. Each team can have up to six members. When registering, please note, if your 6th grade is part of the elementary school system in your district, please register them for the elementary Battle of the Books (Grades 4-5-6). If your 6th grade is part of the middle school system, please register them for the middle school Battle of the Books (Grades 6-7-8).

This contest is a mix of comprehension book knowledge along with project based activities specific to the books. Students are not required to read all ten books, but instead the reading can be spread out amongst the team members.

 

Middle School Book List

  1. Barefoot Dreams - Petra Luna

  2. Before the Ever After - Jacqueline Woodson

  3. I Must Betray You - Ruta Sepetys

  4. Echo - Pam Munoz Ryan

  5. The Last Cuentista - Donna Barba Higuera

  6. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story - Nora Baskin

  7. Lines of Courage - Jennifer A Nielsen

  8. Inside Out and Back Again - Thannha Lai

  9. Fall Out: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War - Steve Sheinkin

  10. Amari and the Night Brothers - BB Alston

  11. Flight of the Puffin - Ann Broden

  12. Beyond the Bright Sea - Lauren Wolk

Note: Participating schools will purchase their own books for competition preparation.

Coaches: Battle of the Books will require a coach from each school to be a judge during the competition. 

Lunch: This is a brown-bag lunch event. Students and coaches will need to bring their own lunch - refrigerators are not available.

Photo Disclaimer: By registering for this event, I acknowledge that Educational Service Unit 3 may be taking photographs or videos, and my likeness (and the likeness of my students) may be shown online through the ESU 3 website and social media outlets. A photo release statement for students will be sent to teachers prior to the event.
LocationEducational Service Unit #3
StatusClosed
11 Registered  
1 Minimum; 20 Maximum
Section Dates
   
May 11, 20239:00 AM2:00 PM
May 15, 20239:00 AM2:00 PM
Registration DeadlineMay 8, 2023
Event ID21470
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Registration Fees
  
ESU 3 District Schools (per team)$10.00
NON ESU 3 District Schools (per team)$15.00
LunchLunch will not be provided.
TeamsA field is provided during registration to indicate the number of teams.
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