Welcome to Battle Bootcamp Created by Kimberly Davis, Holly Menendez & Amy Rotella

BATTLE BOOTCAMP: Table of Contents Click on colored square to go to corresponding page. PART 1: GET READY Presented by Amy Rotella PART I: GET READY Title Page………………………….… MEET YOUR FOREFATHERS: History of the Battle…… … ROLL CALL: Meet this Year’s Books………..… LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR SQUADRON: Book Trailers & More……………… AR INFORMATION & BOOKMARKS………………………. RATHER I-TUNE, SOLIDER? PART 2: BASIC TRAINGING: Preparing for Battle Presented by Holly Menendez PART 2: BASIC TRAINING Title Page……………..…………………… THE BATTLE NOTEBOOK……………………………………………………… Read, Write, Think... TALK……………………………….…………….. AT EASE, SOLDIER………………………………………………………….…. DRILL TIME: Know the Books and Authors……………..…………… RECON MISSION: Learn More About Authors……..………………. PART 3: HEADING INTO BATTLE Presented by Kimberly Davis PART 3: HEADING INTO BATTLE Title Page……………………… TEAM WORK…………………………………………………………….…… PRACTICE SESSIONS……………………………………………………. DEALING WITH STRESS……………………………………………..….. NIGHT BEFORE…………………………………………………….………. HEADING INTO BATTLE……………………………………………….…. This is the HOME page.

PART 1: GET READY Presented by Amy Rotella

MEET YOUR FOREFATHERS: The History of the Battle THE VERY BEGINNING: The Battle of the Books, a motivational quiz show, has been widely used across the United States. It can be traced back to a public radio program in Chicago during the 1940’s, and, more recently, to a statewide program in Alaska. CLICK FOR THE NEXT FRAME. THE VERY BEGINNING: The Battle of the Books, a motivational quiz show, has been widely used across the United States. It can be traced back to a public radio program in Chicago during the 1940’s, and, more recently, to a statewide program in Alaska. CLICK FOR THE NEXT FRAME. THE BATTLE COMES TO TAMPA: The Battle of the Books began in Hillsborough County in 1992 at Essrig Elementary School. It was started by a fourth grade teacher, Barbara Snuffer, who heard about the program from her sister, a teacher in Virginia Beach. With the help of the Virginia Beach School District, Essrig launched their Battle of the Books program. CLICK WHEN DONE READING. THE BATTLE COMES TO TAMPA: The Battle of the Books began in Hillsborough County in 1992 at Essrig Elementary School. It was started by a fourth grade teacher, Barbara Snuffer, who heard about the program from her sister, a teacher in Virginia Beach. With the help of the Virginia Beach School District, Essrig launched their Battle of the Books program. CLICK WHEN DONE READING. BATTLE SPREADS THROUGH THE COUNTY: After two years of local battles, Essrig, along with Elementary Media & Technology, decided to pilot a District Battle of the Books. The first Hillsborough County District Battle of the Books was held on May 19, 1995, at Essrig Elementary School. The participating schools were Apollo Beach, Buckhorn, Cannella, Claywell, Essrig and Schwarzkopf. Essrig Elementary became the first Champion of the District Battle of the Books. CLICK WHEN DONE READING. BATTLE SPREADS THROUGH THE COUNTY: After two years of local battles, Essrig, along with Elementary Media & Technology, decided to pilot a District Battle of the Books. The first Hillsborough County District Battle of the Books was held on May 19, 1995, at Essrig Elementary School. The participating schools were Apollo Beach, Buckhorn, Cannella, Claywell, Essrig and Schwarzkopf. Essrig Elementary became the first Champion of the District Battle of the Books. CLICK WHEN DONE READING. THE BATTLE LIVES ON TODAY: During the following school year of 1995 – 1996, the Battle of the Books was opened to all schools in Hillsborough County. Forty-one schools participated in the second year. In the following ten years, Battle participation has grown to over 120 schools. THE END THE BATTLE LIVES ON TODAY: During the following school year of 1995 – 1996, the Battle of the Books was opened to all schools in Hillsborough County. Forty-one schools participated in the second year. In the following ten years, Battle participation has grown to over 120 schools. THE END What is the “Battle of the Books,” anyway? How did it get started?

ROLL CALL: Meet This Year’s Books Double-click onto my helmet, soldier, to watch ROLL CALL of this year’s Battle Books. That’s an ORDER! Give it 30 seconds to load. Don’t keep clicking! Then press PLAY. Give it 30 seconds to load. Don’t keep clicking! Then press PLAY.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR SQUADRON: Book Trailers & More Watch a book trailer. Read blurb & activities. Watch a book trailer. Read about the author. Watch a book trailer. Watch an author interview. Watch a book trailer. Visit Obi’s Blog. Nothing available yet! Watch a book trailer. Click onto the book covers to watch book trailers or other available options. Click the star to read a blurb about each book.

AR INFORMATION & BOOKMARKS Click onto the plane (once it lands) to find AR Information: AR Level AR Quiz # AR Points Click the book to download cool Battle Bookmarks!

RATHER I-Tune, Soldier? Click onto the ear to watch a five minute tutorial how to download nine of the fifteen books – available through ITunes. You must have your parents’ permission before downloading or purchasing anything from I-Tunes. Perhaps you rather LISTEN to the Battle Books or enjoy them in another format. Log onto for a free download. Ask your parents’ permission before downloading this program. THE FOLLOWING BATTLE BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH ITunes: Cicada Summer, by Andrea Beaty Masterpiece, by Elise Broach Kenny and the Dragon, by Tony DiTerlizzi The Girl Who Could Fly, by Victoria Forester Eleven, by Patricia ReillyGiff Piper Reed Navy Brat, by Kimberly Willis Holt Safe at Home, by Mike Lupica 11 Birthdays, by Wendy Mass The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, by Laurence Yep

PART 2: BASIC TRAINING - PREPARING FOR BATTLE… Presented by Holly Menendez

The Battle Notebook Creating a battle notebook is a great way to keep track of your thinking as you read each book. It is also an excellent resource to use as you prepare for the battle. Get your head in the game soldier! The next five slides will help you to create your battle notebook...

Create your own Battle Notebook as you read each book. Follow these tips and you will have a great resource to refer back to as you prepare for the battle! Happy Reading! Use your notebook when you need to bulk up your skills!

Click the notebook for some SUPER Summarizing Strategies As you read, use this section of your notebook to write a summary of what you are reading. When you are preparing for the battle, this is a great place to visit to refresh your memory.

Click on the pencil to get your graphic organizers These graphic organizers can help you recall the essential parts of the books. They can also be used to help you write your summary. There is a graphic organizer for each battle book.

Click on the dictionary for a great way to keep track of your new words. As you read and come across new words, add them to this section of your notebook. This will not only help your comprehension, but using these words to your improve your writing too!

Finish with a BANG! Click on the Firework for your KEYS to success ! Use this graphic organizer to jot down KEY quotes and events from a story to help SPARK your memory…

Read, Write, Think…TALK Attention Soldier… Sometimes the BEST way to gain understanding is to TALK! Speak up soldier…and learn more! Attention Soldier… Sometimes the BEST way to gain understanding is to TALK! Speak up soldier…and learn more! Click on the megaphone for some great discussion starters

At Ease Soldier… It’s not all work and no play, soldier. Advance to the next slides for some activities that don’t even feel like work!

Drill Time : Know the Books and Authors Flash Cards Concentration Matching Word Search Come on Soldier, Hut 2, 3, 4… Click on a picture and start to PRACTICE! Come on Soldier, Hut 2, 3, 4… Click on a picture and start to PRACTICE!

RECON Mission: Learn more about the Authors Visit the Author’s Website Visit the Author’s Website. Visit the Author’s Website Visit the Author’s Website. Visit the Author’s Website Watch an interview with the Author Visit the Author’s Website Visit Obi’s Blog Visit the Author’s Website

PART 3: HEADING INTO BATTLE Presented by Kimberly Davis

TEAM WORK Teamwork is key when going into battle soldier. Remember you must… Work together! Listen to your fellow soldiers. If two agree, then go with that answer. Share the work! Decide who knows which books the best and be the expert of your books to help your team. Talk to your comrades. Let them know what you are thinking. Remember arguing gets you no where but out of time. Know your Mission: Click on your commander to learn the rules.

PRACTICE SESSIONS To be your best soldier, you must practice… Know the important events and quotes of your books. You can accomplish this goal by studying your notes. All hands on buzzers! Practice with the buzzer. Sit with the captain in the middle. Practice with others: classmates or teams. Practice with timers and bell. You have 15 seconds to answer after buzzing in. Remember do not buzz in early. Listen for the bell. Challenge your comrades to finish the quote before you read it all AND name the book and author(s).

DEALING WITH STRESS Click on book to meet Ava. After viewing, click on screen. Don’t be an Ava, soldier! Follow these tips. Keep a notebook by your bed. Write down your thoughts instead of letting them run through your head. Take some time to relax: play outside, watch TV, talk with a friend. If all else fails, drink some warm milk. Stay positive! You’ve been trained soldier!

The Night Before Chill Out – play a game or two. Click on the Eagle. Skim and Scan your notes on the books. Skim – is used to quickly identify the main ideas of a text. It also works well to find dates, names, and places. Scan – You search for key words or ideas. *Don’t forget about your practice quotes.* Know the rules. Click on the ship to review. Get a goodnight’s rest! Go to bed early and eat a good breakfast when you wake. YOU MADE IT SOLDIER! Now show us what you’ve learned and have FUN!! Don’t Crash n’ Burn Soldier! Let’s Review your notes and relax. Click on the plane. (Link to book summaries.)

HEADING INTO BATTLE Click on the Battle of the Books logo to view a recorded battle.

CREDITS Graphics Courtesy of Windows Clip Art The School District of Hillsborough County