It is possible that a question has more than one correct answer. Battle of the books quiz center battle of the books quiz. By april 2007, the obob book lists were released for 20072008 3 rd 5 th and 6 th 8 th grade level divisions. Ive bought a dozen copies of this book and given it to people as young as 10 and as old as 92. 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 division 1 is open to third, fourth and fifth grade students.
Jan 31, 2015 below are the titles that have been confirmed for the 2016 list. She thinks that george is not appropriate for the grade levels. We will ship you one copy of each of the obob titles for 3rd 5th grade. Oregon battle of the books obob official handbook 2016. 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. That is maybe because none of my relatives came through ellis island though. Choose from 500 different sets of obob flashcards on quizlet. Oregon battle of the books obob battles will start in january in the library.
Please note that book title and author name forms will not be finalized until june. Participating students are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. This one was very interesting and meaningful, but not as much as some of the others ive read. The titles are selected with the reading level and maturity of 4th and 5th graders in mind. You are invited to view and comment on additional titles being considered by following the.
Instantly get a books guided reading, lexile measure, dra, or grade level reading level. However, the titles are selected with the reading level and. The book did make me want to visit ellis island very much. Can you imagine your child getting as excited about reading as a ducks or beavers fan gets about the civil war football game. Oregon battle of the books obob atkinson elementary. Wonder wasnt in the 2015 grade 35 division obob, i think it was in grade 68.
The goals are to encourage reading for enjoyment, broaden reading interests, increase reading comprehension, and promote cooperative learning. The oregon battle of the books, obob, is a statewide. Elementary 3rd5th grades, middle school 6th8th grades and high school 9th12th grades. See more ideas about books, chapter books and childrens books. Please tell us if you are a student, parent, teacher or librarian. About oregon battle of the books oregon battle of the. Oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide, voluntary reading program sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries. It is a program designed to promote the love of reading. 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. Library oregon battle of the books riverdale high school. At hallinan, students in grades 35 read from a list of books as a team of four students. Library associations list of the 10 most challenged books in 2016 and 2017.
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. 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. Today is the big day for region 2 east of the elementary school level oregon battle of the books obob. The book tackles the difficult, and too often undiscussed, situations and emotions a young transgender child might experience. Oregon battle of the books is a yearly competition at three levels. Aug 06, 2016 studying the competitions rules will help you develop a good strategy. 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. Oregon battle of the books official handbook 20152016. Battle of the books quiz center quizzes about bookstores and bob resources quizzes for battle of the books competitions and for k12 classrooms.
Alex ginos george and the oregon battle of the books. Please do not start memorizing authors and titles yet. And just like an athlete must train hard to succeed, these readers are working hard to increase their reading. Start studying 2016 obob 35 practice questions sets1 4. Our grade level champions return of the evil minions 5th, white wolves 4th and blue wolves 3rd will battle tomorrow at our obob assembly.
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. Guided reading book lists for every level scholastic. The case of the case of mistaken identity by mac barnett. Three lane county regional champs will battle at state level. 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.
Help all students become strategic and independent readers who love to read with book lists for guided reading levels a to z. If you would like to order a complete set of obob books, please add this item to your cart. This is the ultimate source for the obob competition. Obob welcomes students in grades 312 to participate. These questions are meant for local teams to practice with and are not official questions. Guide to author name pronunciation at for printable authortitle match sheets and more.
Icehaven will represent our middle school in the 68 division. Creative diy ideas that will take your home to the next level duration. About oregon battle of the books oregon battle of the books. In which book grades 35 is a bowl of cereal poured over a characters head. Complete list of kids book series currently in our database sorted by ar level.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The oregon battle of the books is a voluntary program. Battle of the books quiz center battle of the books quiz center. Choose from 6 different sets of oregon obob title flashcards on quizlet. Written by alex gino, the book is the story of george, a 10yearold. You can see all the book trailers and author interviews by clicking on the books or any words that are underlined. At willamette primary, the students read from a list of books on a team of four students. The oregon battle of the books, affectionately known as obob pronounced oh bob to those who. 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. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book.
The horn book family reading confessions of a failed. Obob obob book list 201617 portland public schools. You get to read great books, hang out with other kids who like to read, have fun, and even get a little competition in. 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. History of oregon battle of the books oregon battle of. 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. 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. Oregon battle of the books is an optional program in the schools. Our grade level champions magic 5th, tigerlilies 4th and book wolves 3rd will battle tomorrow at our obob assembly. Learn oregon obob title with free interactive flashcards. 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. 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.
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. Teams may participate at local, district, regional and state levels of competition. Check out dvds of past state obob championships at the librarys childrens desk questions. Come see our environment and how it is designed to promote exploration, adventure and imaginative play. 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. You may feel that the content andor theme of one or two of these titles are inappropriate for your child.
Students may pick up a flyer in the library for more information about this valuable and fun program beginning october21, 2018. Ashland school district oregon battle of the books. 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. Below you will see the slide show i showed you in class. Mckay facebook page to see pictures of all the teams that competed this year. Different criteria are used for the selection of these titles than those used in selecting materials for required activities in individual school districts. 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. Students in grades 312, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. However, the titles are selected with the reading level and maturity of fourth and fifth graders in mind. Obob is again alive and well in every creswell school this year.
In which book grades 35 is there a character whose biggest problem is his or her brother. Quizzes for battle of the books competitions and k12 classrooms. Partial book lists announced for obob 2016 oregon battle of. We will ship you one copy of each of the obob titles for 6th 8th grade.
They will compete in a series of quizlike sessions with questions about the book content. Oregon battle of the books battle for your schoolwith books. Find and level books by searching the book wizard database of more than 50,000 childrens books. Grades 3 5 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. Book breakers will represent our middle school in the 68 division. Grades 35 practice questions oregon battle of the books. Aug 29, 2015 oregon battle of the books 2015 2016 elementary titles created at. We offer a playbased emergent curriculum complete with low teacher to child ratios. In which book grades 35 does a character claim i know all about babysitting from my sister.
The winning team will represent springville in the 35 division of obob regional battles march 5 at westview high school. 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. February 2016 oregon battle of the books at springville. 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. It is also important to learn what is and is not allowed in the competition to avoid disqualification. The door by the staircase by katherine marsh 2016 fantasy ar level 5. Oregon battle of the books obob official handbook 20162017. Search by title, author, illustrator, or keyword using the search box above. Parents are divided over a book in a popular student reading.
Book nomination criteria oregon battle of the books. The winning team will represent springville in the 35 division of obob regional battles march 7 at westview high school. Scroll down to watch a great video, and feel free to kick around. Students in grades 312, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and. Searching for accelerated reader books is fun and easy with this free online tool. This option will be available when the final books have been announced. The titles are selected with the reading level and maturity in minddepending on grade level. 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. 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. I dont think theres a book in this series i wouldnt like. Home meetings about book list contact us test your knowledge by answering questions about each book. Students in 3 rd 12 th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. Find out more with the guided reading leveling chart plus, check out our nonfiction guided reading book lists for every level.