The oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide reading competition for children in grades 312. All 2020 high school quizzes are finished and available. On this list is the award winning middle grade novel george by alex gino. Americas battle of the books selection of titlesbook lists. The oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide reading competition for children in. Americas battle of the books is a voluntary reading incentive program for students in grades 312.
Make a quizlet for any of the books you have read and submit a link or your username to mrs. Here are twenty pencil and paper activities for kids to do to help them explore the ideas, characters, and details of this years obob books. Registration for the 201920 is open until december 3rd, 2019 register here. The oregon battle of the books included the book george by alex gino in the list of books for the 2019 obob for grades 35 8 10 year olds this book contains content that is inappropriate for young children. The book list for next years battle of the books 2018 2019 in oregon has brought a great deal of controversy due to one book on the list for 3rd5th graders, george, by alex gino. Oregon battle of the books obob mcminnville oregon. Due to the unforeseen break in our school year, its unknown at this time whether or not battle of the books will take place this year. Please contact kristy cory at 5038874544 with any questions about oregon battle of the books at forest hill s.
Preparing for battles oregon battle of the books at springville. They will compete in a series of quizlike sessions with questions about the book content. It exposes children to the idea that pornography is pervasive and normal. Clayton byrd goes underground by rita williamsgarcia. Oregon battle of the books obob is an exciting statewide tournament of reading that is organized at forest hills by the pto. Obobs mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden.
Jan 10, 2019 oregon battle of the books is an oregon association of school libraries program that challenges thirdgraders through highschoolers to read 16 books and test their knowledge in team competitions. Info on grades 68 including practice sets and 912 division. Our winning teams in both grade 35 and grade 68 divisions from the inschool battle will move on to the regional, and possible state battles. Not all books are available in each format, so read the details carefully. Oregon battle of the books obob official handbook 20192020. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Oregon battle of the books obob 201819 charlemagne. Preparing for battles oregon battle of the books at. May 02, 2018 the cascade school district south of salem has joined the hermiston school district in declining to participate in the 2018 to 2019 oregon battle of the books because of concerns related to the. The amulet of samarkand by jonathan stroud girl of fire and thorns by rae carson the indigo notebook by laura resau ink and bone by rachel caine just mercy by bryan stevenson outrun the moon by stacey lee the sacred lies of minnow bly by stephanie oakes spare parts by joshua davis.
The main character in george is a child who lives in a boys body, but feels he is a girl. Check out these questions for oregon battle of the books. Beverly cleary school pta oregon battle of the books. Come learn about the program, how to form a team, rules, dates and how to register. All books need to be available in paperback, but may be out of print at times. The book tackles the difficult, and too often undiscussed, situations and emotions a young. Alameda will kick off this years bob program at a mandatory kick off meeting on november 6th in the gym right after school. The cascade school district south of salem has joined the hermiston school district in declining to participate in the 2018 to 2019 oregon battle of the books because of concerns related to the. Preparing for battles the mission of the oregon battle of the books is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, to promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students. Were excited to announce next years reading lists for the elementary and middlejunior high competitions. Registration began at 10 am and remained open until capacity was reached or november 4 at 11. The book list for next years battle of the books 20182019 in oregon has brought a great deal of controversy due to one book on the list for 3rd5th graders, george, by alex gino. The story centers around a young transgender child, george, who was born a boy but knows she is a girl.
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. Oregon battle of the books is a statewide reading program sponsored by the oregon association of. It is time to start readingup for the 20192020 battle of the books. Below are lists of the 20192020 obob titles in different formats. Jan 25, 2018 battle of the books january 29, 2019 am duration. Ashland school district oregon battle of the books. Click here to see the full battle schedules about the oregon battle of the books. Oregon battle of the books obob atkinson elementary. In the fall, the teams will officially register for the program and well help you get started with your practice sessions.
The 2020 ibob regional tournaments have been canceled due to school closures and cdc recommendations. At willamette primary, the students read from a list of books on a team of four students. Hk battle of the books is a live schoolonschool battle to find the book trivia champion school. Americas battle of the books what is battle of the books. Many students across the district and the state participate in obob. The purpose is simply to encourage students to read good books and have fun while competing with peers. The obob project is supported in part through a lsta grant from the institute of museum. Competitions will take place during lunch in late january and february 2020. Battle of the books quiz center battle of the books quiz.
Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Looking forward to the 20202021 idaho battle of the books season. This spring, glencoe elementary school hosted the annual oregon battle of the books a statewide voluntary reading motivation and. Official obob book titles for 2019 2020 school year, 35th grade division 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. Alex ginos george and the oregon battle of the books. The list of books for the coming year is available in the spring. The battle of the books programme was introduced to hong kong international. May 22, 2018 recently, oregon battle of the books obob released its reading list for the 2018 2019 school year. Oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide voluntary reading motivation program. Oregon battle of the books is a statewide reading program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries. Obobs mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading.
The oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program. The competition is open to international primary and international secondary schools, as well as local primary and secondary schools through a special modified section. Students in 3rd12th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. Students read from the years book list for their grade level and discuss the titles in teams. It is time to start readingup for the 2019 2020 battle of the books. Learn the books oregon battle with free interactive flashcards. By oregon battle of the books 35 resources color, draw, write a poem like sylvie, and more.
Obobs mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading. You will notice that there is nothing about winners and losers in the mission statement. There are either 10, 12, 20, or 30 books on each list. Teams worked hard to qualify and its my hope we can do the battles remotely. This page includes the middle and senior division lists. Stay connected keep up on the best new books, timely features, and special offers. 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. Oregon battle of the books beaverton city library, or.
Interest levels should cover a broad range of topics, writing style, settings, and may include some nonfiction titles as well as fiction. Battle of the books now a moral battle in oregon prepare. Quizzes for battle of the books competitions and for k12 classrooms. The 2019 list of notable childrens books from the association for library service to children, a division of the american library association. Informational meeting at 7 pm at hcls miller branch pdfs of agenda and presentation. Idaho battle of the books its like sports but with books. Petition remove george from 35 grade reading list for. In fall 2019, the bcs librarian started introducing obob in the library class, focusing on the third grade. Students in grades 35 form teams of 35 members with help from their parents and occasionally from obob organizers at forest hills. Oregon battle of the books battle for your schoolwith books. The oregon battle of the books, obob, is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program. The oregon battle of the books, obob, is a statewide voluntary reading. Oregon battle of the books home lake oswego school. The oregon battle of the books, also known as obob, is a competition where you team up with friends to read books, then compete against other teams to see which one can remember the most about the books.
Oregon battle of the books obob is a voluntary reading program implemented in schools across the state of oregon. The book tackles the difficult, and too often undiscussed, situations and emotions a young transgender child might. It is organized in three divisions, grade 35, grade 68, and grade 912. Students will participate in four strategy sessions, be eligible for prizes and guaranteed at least 2 rounds of play in the schools obob battle. The mission of the oregon battle of the books is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, to promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students. To help your student prepare for a battle of the books, check out these resources. Each team prepares to answer trivia questions about the books. Obob calendar 20182019 117 kb obob calendar 201819 123 kb obob permission slip 201819 121 kb parent information power point 5 mb obob official handbook 201819 2 mb 4th 5th grade reading strategy 30 kb. Official obob book titles for 20192020 school year, 35th grade division. Recently, oregon battle of the books obob released its reading list for the 20182019 school year. I made this quick video to thank you for including my book on your 20192020 list. Oregon battle of the books 20192020 grades 35 match the title with the correct author. Click the link below for your grade range to find the list of books our library has. Choose from 500 different sets of the books oregon battle flashcards on quizlet.
Students in 3 rd12 th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Oregon battle of the books is an oregon association of school libraries program that challenges thirdgraders through highschoolers to read 16 books and test their knowledge in team competitions. This year, the 2020 battle of the books titles come from oregon, rather than alaska. Students in 3 rd 12 th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of. Get together with your team at least once this month to check in. The program is sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries. Oregon battle of the books 35 resources teaching resources. Oregon battle of the books battle for your schoolwith.