Ames Pubilc Library's Battle of the Books
Today is 5/24/2012
What is Battle of the Books?
Students in grades 5 and 6 form teams, read a designated list of books, and come to the Ames Public Library for a final competition. Questions in the competition are based on facts from the books. Students have many months to read and prepare before the battle event in the spring.
Who can participate?
- 5th graders may compete in the 5th grade battle and 6th graders in the 6th grade battle. Mixed grade level teams must compete in the battle for the highest grade represented on their team.
- Homeschooled families are encouraged to form grade appropriate teams with other home or public schooled students.
- Teams consist of four students.
Interested students must have an adult team sponsor who agrees to read all of the books in order to adequately prepare their students for the competition. Each sponsor may be responsible for more than one team and must be present at the competition to help with organization of teams or other necessary tasks. Sponsors may be parents or teachers.
If possible, each school represented at the competition should provide one adult who has read all of the books, is not already a team sponsor, and is prepared to be a judge if needed. Please include their name and contact information below.
Competition Dates: (Times and Locations TBA)
5th Grade: March 22, 2012
6th Grade: April 5, 2012
Registration
Please fill out the registration form or pick one up at the Ames Public Library Youth Services Desk.
The registration deadline is March 1, 2012.
Download printable versions here:
| 5th Grade | 6th Grade |
Questions
If you have any questions, contact jheid@amespubliclibrary.org.
