1. Oregon Battle of the Books
COACH/JUDGE TRAINING

2. Welcome
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.

3. Questions 16 questions in pool play battles
Some titles may have more than one question
Some titles may not have any questions
8 In Which Book (IWB) questions
8 Content questions
Final rounds – 32 questions
SET A
OBOB Level 6-9 Regional Competition
Question:
In which book are characters frightened by
gunfire that turns out to be a friendly salute?
Title : Stout-Hearted Seven
Author: Neta Lohnes Frazier
Page 186
SET A
OBOB Level 6-9 Regional Competition
CONTENT Question – Read Title before asking questions
Title : Call Me Hope
How much do the hiking boots cost that Hope wishes to get from the consignment shop?
Answer: $14.00
Author: Gretchen Olson p. 42
Score Team 1 ___ Team 2 ___
Score Team 1 ___ Team 2 ___

4. Teams Teams – Up to 4 members One optional alternate One spokesperson
Two teams compete during each Battle
May not use any notes or lists
Electronic devices, including cell phones, prohibited during Battles
All teams competing must be present

5. Teams Team to moderator’s left Team to moderator’s right
Odd questions
Team to moderator’s right
Even questions
Time begins after the question is read once
15 seconds to collaborate
Question may be repeated at spokesperson’s request
Repeats must take place within the 15 seconds
Answer must be given immediately upon time being called

6. Questions Only the spokesperson’s answer will be accepted
Answer is correct even if mispronounced
Answer must be given immediately if spokesperson interrupts moderator
Answer will be disqualified if
Other team members talk while spokesperson is answering
Anyone prompts the spokesperson while answering
Questions answered incorrectly or with partial scores are repeated to opposing team
15 seconds to collaborate
Play does not pass back to original team
If neither team gets the correct answer reveal it before moving on
4th bullet should read: After an incorrect answer, the question will be repeated to the other team

7. Questions IWB questions will be read first
Answer will be the title and author and must match what is written on the card
Answer with/without a, an, the accepted as correct
Worth 5 points
3 points for first correct portion
2 points for second correct portion
Content questions will be read second
With two-part questions
3 points for first correct answer
2 points for second correct answer

8. “Who” questions
A “who” question doesn’t require a person’s name and all possible and acceptable answers are listed with OR between them.
Example:
Who Takes Maggie to the library to get information about the Korean War?
Answer: her mom OR Mrs. Fortini

9. “OR” questions OR indicates either answer is acceptable Example:
What does Rapunzel’s father sneak from Gothel’s garden?
Answer: Rapunzel leaf OR lettuce
(Note: Just “leaf” would not be an acceptable answer)

10. “Two part” questions
5 points for both parts correct, 3 for only one correct, 0 for neither
If only one part is correct reveal which part is right before turning the question over to the other team to try for the other 2 points
Example of a two part question:
What 2 products are sold at the Blue Ball?
Answer: candles AND soap

11. “What is the name” questions
Requires a name for the answer
If asked for first and last name both names must be correct to receive 5 points
No partial points are given for half a correct answer unless specified as a 2 part question
If asked for a complete name it may include a title or the middle name to be included

12. “Quotations” in answers
Quotations mean the wording has to be exact (ie. a slogan, motto, name of place or thing)
Example:
What is the name of the place where Ivan lives before being transferred to Zoo Atlanta?
Answer: “Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade”

13. (Parentheses) in answers
Parentheses indicates acceptable but not required part of the answer
Example:
What is the name of the hair salon where Joey’s mother works?
Answer: Beauty and the Beast (Hair Salon)

14. Challenges
Challenges will be offered but not encouraged at the end of each Battle by the moderator
15 seconds for teams to decide
Each team may challenge only one question if they were not credited for a correct answer
Teams may only challenge a question they provided an answer for
Spokesperson must be able to reference their original response
In the event that both teams want to challenge the same question the team who was asked the question first will be given the first opportunity to prove their challenge. If that answer is accepted the other team may not challenge that question but may challenge a different question.

15. Challenge Protocol Challenge Protocol Battle is complete when
2 minutes to find and mark passage with sticky note provided
Timing begins once the team has two copies of the book
At the end of 2 minutes, spokesperson must show exact wording
Judges/Moderator will determine success of challenge
Successful challenge may result in points being amended
Only one team may earn points from any given question
The decision of the Battle Officials is ALWAYS final
Battle is complete when
Challenge is resolved
Opportunity for spokesperson to initial score sheet has been given

16. Battle Rules & Procedures
Each team battles twice in preliminary rounds
First round bracket seeding is based on total points in the two preliminary Battles
Wins in preliminary rounds do not determine who moves on to semifinals
Tie breaker questions will be used after the preliminary rounds only if a tie exists between the last place qualifying teams and will be handled by the Tournament Officials.

17. Tie Breakers
Tiebreaker questions will be used, if necessary, only during single elimination tournament, NOT in preliminary (pool play) rounds
An equal number of questions will be read to each team
Two IWB questions will be read, one to each team, and then two Content questions
Acquiring points from the other team if they miss an answer is NOT allowed.
The team with more points after at least one set of four questions has been read, will be declared the winner
Challenges ARE allowed after each tiebreaker round with the usual challenge time in effect.

18. Tie Breaker Scoring
Tie breaker scoring on back of scoresheets for single elimination rounds
ROUND ONE
Once a challenge has been offered on a set of questions, those questions are no longer accessible whether they are from the main battle or a round of four.
3 points
2 points
Total
 IWB
IWB
 CONTENT
CONTENT

19. Supplies In each room there will be: OBOB questions
Two OBOB book sets provided by the teams battling
Official book list
Official Rules and Procedures
Coin
Score sheets
Stopwatch
Sticky notes
Pencils

20. Battle Officials Moderator Scorekeeper Timekeeper Room director
Two coach/judges
One coach from each team will serve as an impartial judge at each Battle
They will sit by the moderator on the opposite side of their team
One coach/judge will be the timekeeper

21. Moderator’s Role In preliminary round – conduct three Battles
Collect set of books from each team
Review Basic Rules and make introductions
Ask that cell phones/electronic devices be turned off
Photos/videos taken only before or after Battle
Manage audience behavior
Conduct coin toss
Consult with judges during battles
Write scores and incorrect answers on the question cards indicating which team gave that particular answer
Offer Challenges at the end of the battle
Have spokespersons initial official score sheet

22. Coach/Judge’s Role
Serve as co-judge for each Battle in which team participates
Sit next to the moderator on the opposite side of where your team is seated for the battle
Exemplify honesty, integrity, fair play, and good sportsmanship
May NOT communicate with team or take notes during battle
Ensure that team is polite
Do not allow team or supporters to argue with officials
Remember that all OBOB Officials are volunteers

23. Coach-Judge’s Role (cont.)
One coach/judge will be the paper scorekeeper
The other coach/judge may be the timekeeper
Moderator will show cards to judges and confer with judges when team answer is not exactly what is on the card
Moderator will make final decision, if necessary
Decisions by moderator/judges are final
No further discussion may be entertained during the battles
Teams will have an opportunity to challenge a decision at the end of the battle

24. Scorekeeper’s Role
The white board scorekeeper will keep score so that it’s visible to all
One coach/judge will keep official paper score sheet
Both score keepers will write school names in correct location after coin toss
Award points correctly
Add up points at the end of the Battle
Compare white board scores with official score sheet
Ask to pause Battle should a scoring conflict arise

25. Timekeeper’s Role
Start stopwatch as soon as moderator finishes reading the question
Call time after 15 seconds
Follow challenge protocol
Call time at end of each time period
15 seconds to determine challenge
2 minutes to complete challenge

26. Everyone’s Role Keep mission statement in mind at all times
Ultimate goal: promote reading and have fun!
Good sportsmanship is a must
Keep in mind that OBOB is operated by volunteers

27. Thank you for your support of Oregon Battle of the Books