Battle of the Books
2014-2015

What is it?
A team of sixth, seventh and/or eighth grade students who have read 15 books and answered questions from them.  A team can have no more than 5 members.
Teams compete with other middle school teams throughout the school system in May 2015. This will be a day-long field trip.

How do I become a member of the team?
All students are invited to participate in the Battle of the Books. KMS will use a point system to determine which students will be on the competition team. Dedication is the key to making it on the team.

How are points earned?
Students have ample opportunity to earn Battle of the Books points:
1. Students earn 10 points for each meeting they attend prior to the first cut.
2. Students earn 20 points for each meeting they attend after the first cut.
3. Students earn points for passing an AR test on a Battle of the Books book. They must make 80% or higher on the quiz for the score to qualify. Whatever they score will count toward their points (ex. If they score 90% correct on the quiz, it counts as 90 points). **This step is extremely important and is a quick way to earn points.
4. Students will earn points based on Quia quizzes. Their number grade will count as points (if they score a "90", then they will receive 90 points).
5. Graphic Organizers. This must be filled out for each book with detailed information. Each one is worth a maximum of 20 points.
6. Teacher competition. In April there will be a student vs. teacher Battle of the Books competition. During the competition students will have the opportunity to earn points based on active participation within the event. The more they participate, the more points they can earn.

How can I get started?
Begin by reading from the list of SSYRA Titles. The list can be found at SSYRA Book List


How can parents help?
1. They can volunteer to read the books and write questions.
2. They can volunteer to sponsor a meeting by bringing snacks.
3. They can quiz their child on the books they read.
4. They can encourage their child and cheer them on!