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Workshop SectionHAL: Battle of the Books - Middle School ~ May 4, 2026
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DepartmentESU#3 Professional Learning
Primary ContactLexie Anderson
Description

In order to give ESU3 districts priority for these events, if you are outside of ESU3 and want to talk about registering please contact Adam Larson.

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.

Schedule (subject to change):
9:00-10:00 am - Challenge 1
10:00-10:30 am - Quick Challenge
10:30-11:30 am - Challenge 2
11:30-12:00 pm -Quick Challenge 2
12:00-1:00 pm - Challenge 3/Lunch
1:00-1:30 pm - Quick Challenge 3
1:30-2:00 pm - Awards

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

Coaches: Battle of the Books will require at least one 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 participating in this event organized by ESU #3, you hereby grant permission to ESU #3 to use your image and likeness captured during the event for promotional and media purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, photographs, videos, and audio recordings. If you wish to withdraw your consent regarding the use of your media, please reach out to the primary contact of this event. 
LocationEducational Service Unit #3
StatusSection StatusSection is full
5 Registered  
1 Minimum; 5 Maximum
Section Dates
   
May 4, 20269:00 AM2:00 PM
Registration DeadlineApril 29, 2026
Event ID24175
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Registration Fees
  
ESU 3 District Schools (per team)$25.00
NON ESU 3 District Schools (per team)$30.00
LunchLunch will not be provided.
TeamsA field is provided during registration to indicate the number of teams.
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