The questions are written by multiple teens and adults and have not been checked to see if the questions apply to more than one book. Obob, is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries in conjunction with a library services and technology act grant. In which book grades 35 is there a character whose biggest problem is his or her brother. That is maybe because none of my relatives came through ellis island though. You may feel that the content andor theme of one or two of these titles are inappropriate for your child. Battle of the books quiz center quizzes about bookstores and bob resources quizzes for battle of the books competitions and for k12 classrooms.
Check out dvds of past state obob championships at the librarys childrens desk questions. Please do not start memorizing authors and titles yet. Start studying 2016 obob 35 practice questions sets1 4. About oregon battle of the books oregon battle of the. Different criteria are used for the selection of these titles than those used in selecting materials for required activities in individual school districts. The case of the case of mistaken identity by mac barnett. About oregon battle of the books oregon battle of the books. Aug 29, 2015 oregon battle of the books 2015 2016 elementary titles created at. Guide to author name pronunciation at for printable authortitle match sheets and more. The titles are selected with the reading level and maturity of 4th and 5th graders in mind. Three lane county regional champs will battle at state level nearly 300 third, fourth and fifth grade students from 58 schools across lane county gathered at north eugene high school on saturday, march 12, for the 2016 elementary level regional tournament of the oregon battle of the books. Have snacks and do games to burn off energy at the beginning of practices esp, for boys have matching games like book with author or book with main character or book with setting so that they all learn key facts about all the books ask kids or their parents to write questions themselves about the books. Please tell us if you are a student, parent, teacher or librarian.
Students in 3 rd 12 th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. Searching for accelerated reader books is fun and easy with this free online tool. I dont think theres a book in this series i wouldnt like. Believe it or not, students all over oregon are motivated to this level of excitement through the annual oregon battle of the books obob competition. Three lane county regional champs will battle at state level.
Pss parents and staff for students is a nonprofit organization that works just like a traditional pta, but differs in that members are not required to pay dues and are not affiliated with a national organization. The oregon battle of the books is a statewide reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries in conjunction with a library services and technology act grant. Find out more with the guided reading leveling chart plus, check out our nonfiction guided reading book lists for every level. It is also important to learn what is and is not allowed in the competition to avoid disqualification. The book tackles the difficult, and too often undiscussed, situations and emotions a young transgender child might experience. Battle of the books quiz center battle of the books quiz. Choose from 500 different sets of obob flashcards on quizlet. The titles are selected with the reading level and maturity in minddepending on grade level.
In which book grades 35 is a bowl of cereal poured over a characters head. This option will be available when the final books have been announced. Book nomination criteria oregon battle of the books. Book breakers will represent our middle school in the 68 division. Oregon battle of the books obob official handbook 2016. Library associations list of the 10 most challenged books in 2016 and 2017. Oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide, voluntary reading program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries. In 2006, the obob committee met for the first time to create a handbook, title selection procedures, and to agree on the operations of a battle. The door by the staircase by katherine marsh 2016 fantasy ar level 5.
Obob welcomes students in grades 312 to participate. Obob is again alive and well in every creswell school this year. This website is designed to help 3rd5th grade students prepare for the oregon battle of the books, as well as to promote discussion about the books. Many parents in oregon have taken issue with this selection, saying that the book is not appropriate for the grade level for which it was chosen. Students may pick up a flyer in the library for more information about this valuable and fun program beginning october21, 2018. Battle of the books quiz center battle of the books quiz center. Oregon battle of the books official handbook 2015 2016 the obob project is supported in part through a an lsta grant from the institute of museum and library services through the library services and technology act. We will ship you one copy of each of the obob titles for 6th 8th grade. Confirmed obob titles for 20142015 score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
Can you imagine your child getting as excited about reading as a ducks or beavers fan gets about the civil war football game. Our grade level champions return of the evil minions 5th, white wolves 4th and blue wolves 3rd will battle tomorrow at our obob assembly. Mckay facebook page to see pictures of all the teams that competed this year. We offer a playbased emergent curriculum complete with low teacher to child ratios. Icehaven will represent our middle school in the 68 division. And just like an athlete must train hard to succeed, these readers are working hard to increase their reading. At willamette primary, the students read from a list of books on a team of four students. Below you will see the slide show i showed you in class. Aug 06, 2016 studying the competitions rules will help you develop a good strategy.
The horn book family reading confessions of a failed. Quizzes for battle of the books competitions and k12 classrooms. History of oregon battle of the books oregon battle of. Complete list of kids book series currently in our database sorted by ar level. This book is so bighearted and open that theres room for the reader to walk right into the story and experience what its like to live and dream alongside the author. You get to read great books, hang out with other kids who like to read, have fun, and even get a little competition in.
Ive bought a dozen copies of this book and given it to people as young as 10 and as old as 92. In which book grades 35 does a character claim i know all about babysitting from my sister. Written by alex gino, the book is the story of george, a 10yearold. Grades 6 8 the oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries in conjunction with a library services and technology act grant. Instantly get a books guided reading, lexile measure, dra, or grade level reading level. The book george, a debut novel for readers between the ages of 8 and 12, has set off a storm within a popular student reading competition in oregon. Oregon battle of the books handbook 2016 2017 page 4 introduction oregon battle of the books, obob, is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries oasl and the oregon library association ola, in conjunction with a library services and. Come see our environment and how it is designed to promote exploration, adventure and imaginative play.
The oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries in conjunction with a library services and technology act grant. The oregon battle of the books obob is a voluntary statewide program for reading motivation and comprehension sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries. Oregon battle of the books battle for your schoolwith books. Students in grades 312, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. Please note that book title and author name forms will not be finalized until june.
Jan 31, 2015 below are the titles that have been confirmed for the 2016 list. Learn oregon obob title with free interactive flashcards. Oregon battle of the books is a yearly competition at three levels. You are invited to view and comment on additional titles being considered by following the. The goals are to encourage reading for enjoyment, broaden reading interests, increase reading comprehension, and promote cooperative learning. Elementary 3rd5th grades, middle school 6th8th grades and high school 9th12th grades. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Choose from 6 different sets of oregon obob title flashcards on quizlet. Oregon battle of the books division 1 is open to third, fourth and fifth grade students. At hallinan, students in grades 35 read from a list of books as a team of four students. Obob obob book list 201617 portland public schools.
Alex ginos george and the oregon battle of the books. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Ashland school district oregon battle of the books. February 2016 oregon battle of the books at springville. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This one was very interesting and meaningful, but not as much as some of the others ive read. Oregon battle of the books obob official handbook 20162017. See more ideas about books, chapter books and childrens books. Wonder wasnt in the 2015 grade 35 division obob, i think it was in grade 68. It is possible that a question has more than one correct answer. Creative diy ideas that will take your home to the next level duration. The oregon battle of the books, obob, is a statewide. Guided reading book lists for every level scholastic.
The oregon battle of the books, obob, is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries in conjunction with a library. However, the titles are selected with the reading level and maturity of fourth and fifth graders in mind. An attempt is made to vary the titles chosen according to genre and difficulty so that readers may encounter a broad range of books. Oregon battle of the books is an optional program in the schools. The winning team will represent springville in the 35 division of obob regional battles march 5 at westview high school. The book did make me want to visit ellis island very much. Scroll down to watch a great video, and feel free to kick around. Help all students become strategic and independent readers who love to read with book lists for guided reading levels a to z. You can see all the book trailers and author interviews by clicking on the books or any words that are underlined. They will compete in a series of quizlike sessions with questions about the book content. Oregon battle of the books official handbook 20152016.
Students in grades 312, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and. The oregon battle of the books is a voluntary program. Partial book lists announced for obob 2016 oregon battle of. Obob is districtwide in creswell, meaning the kids in elementary, middle and high school are able to participate and potentially compete at the regional and state level based on their set of books. Search by title, author, illustrator, or keyword using the search box above.
The winning team will represent springville in the 35 division of obob regional battles march 7 at westview high school. Find and level books by searching the book wizard database of more than 50,000 childrens books. If you would like to order a complete set of obob books, please add this item to your cart. Library oregon battle of the books riverdale high school. Parents are divided over a book in a popular student reading. By april 2007, the obob book lists were released for 20072008 3 rd 5 th and 6 th 8 th grade level divisions. Home meetings about book list contact us test your knowledge by answering questions about each book. These questions are meant for local teams to practice with and are not official questions. Grades 35 practice questions oregon battle of the books. Oregon battle of the books obob atkinson elementary.
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