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NEW! 2023-24 Battle of the Books
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MEETINGS AT LUNCH
in the library usually on Wednesdays Meetings may be rescheduled for a different day if there is a conflict with other events. |
INTERESTED? Click here to fill out the brief form (using your CCS email)
and start reading & writing questions!!!
and start reading & writing questions!!!
How it Works
Throughout the school year, students will have opportunities to earn points by:
Attending lunch meetings (3 pt. ea.)
Writing practice test questions about each book (1. pt. ea.)
Bonus points for writing 10 questions for all 26 books (26 points)
Participating in simulated competitions (???? pts.)
Attending lunch meetings (3 pt. ea.)
Writing practice test questions about each book (1. pt. ea.)
- Maximum of 10 pts. earned per book but students may write as many questions as they like (the better-prepared we are, the better we’ll do at the competition!)
- All questions MUST be turned in no later than March 22nd.
Bonus points for writing 10 questions for all 26 books (26 points)
Participating in simulated competitions (???? pts.)
- After March 22nd, we will hold “mock” competitions (hopefully using clickers/buzzers) where members will be able to earn points based on correct answers.
THE TOP FIVE POINT EARNERS WILL BE SELECTED TO REPRESENT THE SCHOOL IN THE COMPETITION.
(All club members will also be invited to attend and/or compete.)
COMPETITION DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED.
(All club members will also be invited to attend and/or compete.)
COMPETITION DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED.
FAQ
Q. What is the purpose of the competition?
A. The purpose of the competition is to celebrate readers and the joy of reading!
Q. Who participates in the competition?
A. High Schools from all over Central Ohio participate. See the list on the link above.
Q. How do teams score points in the competition?
A. Teams buzz-in correct answers in a “Jeopardy-style” contest.
Q. What's in it for me?
A. The opportunity to read some great books! The opportunity to be part of a team! The opportunity to represent your school! And sometimes Ms. Trimble will bring snacks to our lunch meetings!
A. The purpose of the competition is to celebrate readers and the joy of reading!
Q. Who participates in the competition?
A. High Schools from all over Central Ohio participate. See the list on the link above.
Q. How do teams score points in the competition?
A. Teams buzz-in correct answers in a “Jeopardy-style” contest.
Q. What's in it for me?
A. The opportunity to read some great books! The opportunity to be part of a team! The opportunity to represent your school! And sometimes Ms. Trimble will bring snacks to our lunch meetings!
Example of Acceptable Questions
- In which book is the following quote: "Will you bear me to the ends of the earth, if the road will take us so far?
- In which book does a girl get lost in once familiar woods and come upon a sleeping one-eyed man?
- In which book is a girl deemed not fit for marriage after she displays how she can ride a horse?
- In which book does a priest pride himself on his famous painted icons?
CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATED INFORMATION!!!!