3. All 4 th and 5 th grade students are invited to participate and read for the Battle of the Books competition. Ten books, from a variety of genres, have been selected for your reading enjoyment. Realistic Fiction Mystery Historical Fiction Fantasy Science Fiction

4. There are 10 books from which you can choose. There are 13 weeks altogether to read Battle books. You must read 6 books and pass 6 AR tests by Wednesday, Jan 13 to qualify as a Battle team member. You have 70 days to qualify for a Battle of the Books team (6 books, 6 AR tests passed). That gives you approximately 10 ½ weeks to read 6 books and pass the AR tests. You have 2 ½ additional weeks to read for a gold medal or a higher ribbon. Battle Kick-Off Nov. 2 Feb. 10 – Battle at Pierce Last day to take and turn in AR tests Tues.., Feb. 2 Wed., Jan. 13 6 books, 6 AR tests passed QUALIFY FOR A BATTLE TEAM weeks 1654 7 3 981110 13 12 1 2

5.  Bring in your signed permission form to Mrs. Sinclair (if you haven’t already ), so she can enter your name on the Battle record board.  Read six books and pass six Accelerated Reader tests by day, January 13, 2010. (That is 10 weeks from tomorrow.)  Some titles are more difficult/challenging than others. You will need to pace yourself. Have an adult (teacher or parent) help you if needed.

6. After you have made the battle by reading six books, you will receive an invitation to come to the Battle Social. It will be held shortly after the January 13 th ”Make the Battle” date. At the Social you will meet your teammates, make your poster, pick your team name and choose your expert books.

7.  BCS and Pierce teams will join up for the Battle at Pierce on Wednesday, February 10, 2010.  Teams meet and answer 30 questions on the ten Battle books.  Each team will consist of a combination of grades and schools.  We will have lunch together after the battle.

8. You will have an opportunity to vote on each book that is read. Fill out a slip stating your preference that ( I LOVED it!), (It was OK.), or (It wasn’t my cup of tea.) Vote on the bulletin board outside the Media Center. Which book will be Pierce’s favorite this year?

9. Pierce staff members select a book to read, create a video presentation to introduce the book, then hold a Book Club close to the Battle. Students come to Book Clubs with prepared trivia questions about the book. A mock Battle is held to review the book’s details.

10. 665 7 books 6 books 8 books 9 books Ribbons for reading 6-9 books Certificate for reading 1-10 books Gold medal for all 10 books

11. Gold Medalists All 10 books 665 6 books

13.  Plan out your reading times for each day. Use before and after school times; keep a book in your desk in case you have time during the school day.  Plan out which books you’ll read and when you’ll read them. Some are longer and more challenging than others.  Read shorter, less challenging books during busy weeks.  Can’t find the book you wanted available in our school media center? Books are also available at the Baldwin Public Library, Bloomfield Township Public Library, Southfield Public Library, Borders in Birmingham and Southfield, and Barnes and Noble book stores in West Bloomfield and Bloomfield Hills.  You can enjoy a book in a few different ways: alone, listening to it (while following along with the text), or shared reading with a parent or friend.  Please remember that we want as many students as possible to participate.  So, if you get a late start or get off track in your reading, please seek your teacher’s, Mrs. Sinclair’s, or your parent’s help to develop a plan to reach your goal. Do not give up!  We hope everyone will read at least one book. Do your best and go for the gold ! Tips to Help You Do Your Best in Reading for the Battle of the Books

14.  Read and discuss books with students  Help set up a reading timeline using the Reading Log to help. (Contact Mrs. Sinclair to get a copy of the log.)  Battle Coach (with a team at the Battle)  Battle Team Coordinator for the Battle Social (pre-Battle event)  Attend the Battle and cheer!

16. AudioTitleGenreAuthorAR Points Reading Level Pages audio The Aurora County All-Stars realistic fiction Deborah Wiles64.5242 First Light science fiction Rebecca Stead4.8 328 Jeremy Cabbage and the Living Museum of Human Oddballs and Quadruped Delights fantasyDavid Elliott115.7307 audio Larklight science fiction Philip Reeve137.0399 audio MasterpiecemysteryElise Broach84.8291 audio Night of the Howling Dogs historical adventure Graham Salisbury 53.5190 audio Puddlejumpersfantasy Mark Jean & Christopher C. Carlson 116.0328 The Rising Star of Rusty Nail historical fiction Leslie Blume95.4270 audio Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper science fiction Michael Reisman 94.9298 audio White Giraffe magical fiction Lauren St. John76.2181

18. Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Baldwin Public Library 7:00-8:30pm http://www.michaelreisman.com Reception and presentation at Baldwin Library, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

19. Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Baldwin Public Library 7:00-8:30pm http://www.michaelreisman.com Reception and presentation at Baldwin Library, 7:00-8:30 p.m.