Battle of the Books is an after-school reading enrichment program for 5th and 6th grade students in the Diocese of Arlington. During the course of the school year, participating students read from a pre-selected list of approximately fifteen books and engage in a variety of activities to enhance their understanding and appreciation of the books read. In the spring, teams of students representing each participating school meet for the annual Battle of the Books competition. The “battle” is similar to an “It’s Academic” or “College Bowl” event where teams earn points for questions answered correctly.
The first Battle of the Books meeting for students will take place on Tuesday, September 25 after school from 3:15-4:00. Regular meetings are twice a month on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 PM.
Information packets for interested students will be sent home through the homeroom teachers. Packets include list of books, parent information letter, and permission slip for participation.
Battle of the Books is open to students in grades 5 and 6. Parent helpers are needed.
Contact Mrs. Moschetto in the library if you have any questions. b.moschetto@sjschoolva.org
Adventure
Lemons by: Melissa Savage
Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World by: Shannon Hale
CLA
The Book of Boy by: Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Classic
Anne of Green Gables (Graphic Novel) by: Mariah Marsden
Sign of the Beaver by: Elizabeth George Speare
Fantasy
BOB by: Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead
Nevermore: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by: Jessica Townsend
Historical Fiction
Finding Langston by: Lesa Cline-Ransome
Front Desk by: Kelly Yang
Mystery
Framed! by: James Ponti
Harlem Charade by: Natasha Tarpley
Nonfiction
Grand Canyon by: Jason Chin
You Want to Vote, Lizzie Stanton? by: Jean Fritz
Realistic Fiction
New Kid by: Jerry Kraft
Restart by: Gordon Korman