Battle of the Books!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012. 6:30 pm in the CVIS Cafeteria.
Co-Sponsored by Bridgeville and Scott Township Public Libraries.
What is Battle of the Books?
The Battle of the Books is a program designed to encourage reading and give recognition to those who like to read. All team members read from the same list of selected books. They then compete with other teams by answering questions based on the books.
Where & When is the battle?
Where: CVIS Cafeteria.
2030 Swallow Hill Rd., Scott Township, PA 15220 | 412.429.2233
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
Team members must arrive by 6:15 pm.
Who may play?
Students in the 4th or 5th grades from Chartiers Valley Intermediate School may compete.
Team Members...
Participants must organize their own teams of five (5).
Each team needs and adult manager. (Someone over 18.)
Teams may dress alike if they choose!
How to register?
The team must submit the Battle of the Books Registration Form
to either Bridgeville or Scott Township Public Library by Monday, April 9th.
Steps to success!
- Make a team with 5 of your friends and choose a team name.
- Train. Read the list of books provided, plan a strategy.
- (Design shirts or costumes if you'd like!)
- Compete against other teams from your school on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
- Win a trophy or certificate for participating.
- HAVE FUN!!!
- The Battle is on!
How does the battle work?
- There are 2 rounds.
- Each round will consist of 10 questions.
- There is one question per book.
- A tie break question will be used only if necessary.
- The moderator will read a question.
- The team will have 20 seconds to decide and write an answer.
- The answer to each question will be a book title and the author's last name.
- Answers must be spelled correctly to receive points.
Questions? Who to contact:
Karen at Bridgeville Library: 412.221.3737
OR
Sherry at Scott Township Public Library: 412.429.5380
