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Presented by Andrea Lathan RLS 512 June 7, 2011. Program Description. Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading program Available to 3 rd – 5 th grade students 5 students battle on each team Students read from a list of high quality literature
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Presented by Andrea Lathan RLS 512 June 7, 2011
Program Description • Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading program • Available to 3rd – 5th grade students • 5 students battle on each team • Students read from a list of high quality literature • Students meet weekly with coach to discuss books • Battles occur one time per month • November – March • Students earn points for a correct answer of title and author of the book
Battle Videos Chicago Public Schools Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-rDvx3aSJI Oregon Battle of the Books Kickoff Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSTWBtnw98Q
Purpose for Implementation • Battle of the Books motivates students to read • Current Children’s Choice award program has 15% participation rate • Provides an opportunity for students to respond to their reading in a fun environment • Promotes student, teacher and librarian collaboration (Strategic Planning Committee goal) • Aligns with AASL and common core standards • Aligns with Kipling SIP goals
What the research says… • Research has shown highly engaged readers demonstrate higher achievement (Guthrie, 2000) • Students are motivated to read by: • Creating relationships • Building success • Assuring relevance • Fostering Awareness • Offering Choices • Arranging social settings All these components are part of Battle of the Books
The Battle Budget 2 sets of books grade 3 2 sets of books grades 4/5 Registration fee T-shirts Miscellaneous (posters/flyers) Total $210.00 $310.00 $ 45.00 $400.00 $ 35.00 $1000.00
Implementation Plan • Spring 2011 Submit grant • Spring 2011 Recruit staff volunteers • Late Spring 2011 Visit classroom, flyers • Late Spring 2011 Book talk from lists • September 2011 Student registration • October 2011 Weekly practices begin • November 9, 2011 First Battle • March 14, 2011 Final Battle • March 21, 2011 Party with guest author
Get Ready, Get Set, READ Questions?