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Battle of the Books

Session:  Battle of the Books

Audience: Elementary
 

Facilitator: Cheryl Johnson

Outcome: Participants will gain resources and strategies for having students in grades 4-5 participate in the Battle of the Books competition, sponsored by BCPL and focusing on the Black Eyed Susan chapter books.

 

Agenda:

Chatsworth and Reisterstown Elementary Schools participated in the first Baltimore County Public Library Battle of the Books in the spring of 2014. Last year, more schools participated through their local branches. For the spring of 2016, BCPL wants to continue to expand the program to include more students from more BCPS schools.

 

* What is Battle of the Books?

* How does my school sign up to participate?

* What does my school do to get ready?

          Brainstorm, share ideas & tips, and more

* What happens during the Battle of the Books competition?

 

More information for each agenda item is available on the Battle of the Books Info Sheet 

Ideas shared during the session will be added to the "Extras" section below.

 

 

Resources:

"Basics" you need to know 

 

MASL's Black-Eyed Susan Nominees for Grade 4-6 Chapter Books

Baltimore County Public Library branches

   Do you know the BCPL Outreach Coordinator for your school?

"Extras" that can help

(more to come after we share ideas during the session)

 

Quizlet -

to practice matching/identifying titles and authors

(View Howard County Public Library's 2015 BotB quizlet)

 

Scholastic Warehouse Sales -

to get copies of the books at a discount, usually 50% off!

NOTE: Maryland's Warehouse Sale is this week! Aug. 20-21.

The next Sale usually occurs in December.

 

Volunteer Spot -

to create an online "registry" to get copies of the books

(Image of Volunteer Spot for 2015-2016 BotB)

 

 

 

 

 

Reflection:

  • Please make a note of any questions or comments you have about this session. You will have an opportunity to share these on an Exit Ticket at the end of the day. 


Session 4 Participants:  See Room Numbers below for today's Closing Job-Alike Reflection Sessions following Session 4:

 

Elementary LMS:
Central - 200   Northwest - 204   Northeast - 207   Southwest - 217 Lab   Southeast - 223 Lab

 

 

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