Philomath highs battle of the books team qualifies for state. Hermiston will allow older students to participate in oregon battle of the books, where children form teams and compete in a game showlike format at the local, district, regional and state levels. Redmond proficiency academys high school team took second place during the annual regional oregon battle of the books obob competition on saturday, march 2 in prineville, while the middle school team battled through to the great eight round and ultimately lost in the final four battle. Cascade middle school and mountain view high school will compete in state tournament.
The springfield education foundation is a proud supporter of oregon battle of the books. Oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program devoted to encouraging reading, broadening interests, promoting general academic excellence, and facilitating cooperative learning and teamwork among students. School district comes under fire for opting out of battle of. During the 0708 year, 168 schools across the state were registered for the oregon battle of the books program. This reading competition tests students knowledge of 16 books selected for the middle school level. Participants read from a new list of books each year and then. The oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide voluntary reading. The team was scheduled to compete at the state competition in. Students in grades 312, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. Approximately 25 teams will compete saturday, march 7 for a chance to go to the state contest. Every year around june the state lsta board meets, and for the last 3. Contributed photothe highland hills battle of the books team won first place at the regional competition, and will go to state in salem next month. Team coach and nhs english teacher naomi hill, sitting.
Oregon battle of the books regional and state manager. Each battle consists of a total of sixteen questions, eight of which begin with the phrase in which book requiring teams to provide the complete title of the book and the authors name and eight of. Battle of the books now a moral battle in oregon prepare. Pictured from left are dru huddleston, tori thorp, sachi wrigley, maddie wang and center, izzy harwood. The oregon battle of the books, also known as obob, is a competition where you team up with friends to read books, then compete against other teams to see which one can remember the most about the books. Petition remove george from 35 grade reading list for. Highland hills team turns page during book battle local. May 07, 2018 cascade schools wrestle with book controversy. The oregon battle of the books, obob, is a statewide voluntary reading. School district comes under fire for opting out of battle. Hermiston highland hills team wins battle of the books. Dylan parker, nina smith, parker klem, and nathan todd. Three questions you need to answer before starting. We will ship you one copy of each of the obob titles for 6th 8th grade.
The final match at regional and state battles will consist of 32 questions. Each team prepares to answer trivia questions about the books. Battle of the books battle of the books portland public schools. 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. Battles during january and february, students will participate in practice battles against other shms teams in advance of the schoolwide competition in late february. The mvhs oregon battle of the books team attended the state tournament in salem this past weekend. The oregon battle of the books pits schools against each other in a competition to read the same preselected books and learn about literature, authors, teamwork and reading comprehension. The oregon battle of the books obob is a popular reading motivation program for all oregon students in grades 312 sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries. A total of fifty schools were provided with free obob books paid for by the lsta grant. History of oregon battle of the books oregon battle of.
May 02, 2018 hermiston will allow older students to participate in oregon battle of the books, where children form teams and compete in a game showlike format at the local, district, regional and state levels. Apr 01, 2019 nhs oregon battle of the books team members, left to right. Parents in oregon debate whether george, a book about a. Ccms hosts regional battle of the books tournament. The oregon battle of the books is a statewide reading competition with three age divisions for students in grades three through 12. You can find more about tennessees competition through facebook, youtube or. All oregon trail schools are closed through the end of the school year. Oregon battle of the books competition news lincoln county. Local oregon battle of the books event announces three winners going to state competitions. Oregon battle of the books obob newberg oregon school. About 1,500 students from 3rd to 12 grade annually participate in this districtwide literacy project. We will ship you one copy of each of the obob titles for 3rd 5th grade.
This year, dms students again have the opportunity to participate in the oregon battle of the books. The competitions are similar in style to the tv series family feud or whiz kids styles of competition. Oregon battle of the books is a voluntary state librarysponsored reading program and a beloved tradition for many students across oregon and the nation. Our funds go toward the cost of books, competition fees, and other supplies. Oregon battle of the books regional and state manager manual 20172018 this document is intended to provide resources to assist regional and state managers in organizing their competitions. Favorite titles of 20192020 bracket play oregon battle of the books at state competition, i, as title chair, do two things.
Our team took 8th in the state out of 15 high school teams after competing against the twotime state champions in two different rounds. Four students from newport high school competed at the regional oregon battle of the books obob and earned their competition slot in the state finals to be held on april 6th. This year 2,119 students from around the region participated in the battle of the books program. The highland hills elementary school team representing region 6 of the oregon battle of the books had its eye on the prize. Make sure your school is registered by the registration close date above. Students form teams consisting of 4 members who share the responsibility of. About oregon battle of the books oregon battle of the. We chose 8 books of those 16 for the third grade competition. The competition tests the students comprehension of each book they are required to read. A student participates by 1 reading from the book list provided for that years oregon battle of the books, 2 discussing those titles and 3 competing in battles with their teammates. George by alex gino is the story of a transgender boy and part of the oregon battle of the books curriculum for 201819. Battle of the books is a reading incentive program for students in grades 3rd12th. I set up a bracket play to determine the favorite obob book of each division and i manage the student title vote. The mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students.
Parents are divided over a book in a popular student reading. Memorial battle of the books team places 15th in state. Crook county middle school to host battle of the books. Oregon battle of the books obob is a voluntary reading incentive program. It is important for regional managers to follow standard procedures across the state. This year 26 of our schools participated in the program, with many schools fielded a dozen or more teams. State tournament schedule oregon battle of the books. Beavertonarea schools compete in oregon battle of the books. Parents were divided on a board resolution to remove the book from a reading list for oregon battle of the books obob, a statewide. Frequently asked questions oregon battle of the books.
Oregon battle of the books obob official handbook 20182019. The oregon battle of the books considers the health and safety of our students, volunteers, educators, and families to be a priority. Three midvalley elementary schools will send teams april 7 to chemeketa community college in salem for the state oregon battle of the books competition. Congratulations to memorial middle schools oregon battle of the books team, dumbleldores army. A statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program for students in 3rd12th grade. The hermiston school district has opted to not participate in the statewide competition because of the subject matter. Oregon battle of the books springfield education foundation. If you would like to order a complete set of obob books, please add this item to your cart. The oregon battle of the books, obob, is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association. Redmond proficiency academy performs well at regional. Fremonts oregon battle of the books team is coached by the awesome irene goldenberg.
Obob is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension. Americas battle of the books is a voluntary reading incentive program for students in grades 312. The oregon battle of the books included the book george by alex gino in the list of books for the 2019 obob for grades 35 8 10 year olds this book contains content that is inappropriate for young children. 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. Local oregon battle of the books event announces three. School district comes under fire for opting out of battle of the books the district decided not to compete in the oregon battle of the books because of. This spring, glencoe elementary school hosted the annual oregon battle of the books a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of. The oregon battle of the books, affectionately known as obob pronounced ohbob to those who participate, is a yearlong competition where kids form teams to demonstrate their knowledge of a selected set of books chosen by the state obob committee. Nhs oregon battle of the books team members, left to right. Mar 12, 2020 redmond proficiency academys high school team took second place during the annual regional oregon battle of the books obob competition on saturday, march 2 in prineville, while the middle school team battled through to the great eight round and ultimately lost in the final four battle. Ktvz the 2020 central oregon regional middle school and high school oregon battle of the books tournament will take place saturday at crook county middle school. The program is sponsored by the oregon association of school libraries. Fremont middle school students compete in oregon battle of.
Mar 01, 2020 philomath high schools battle of the books team finished runnerup at saturdays regional competition and qualified to participate in next months state tournament. Redmond proficiency academy performs well at regional oregon. Competitions begin with a round robin pool with the top. Germantown library system is hosting a statewide tennessee battle of the books competition. Oct 01, 2016 the oregon battle of the books, affectionately known as obob pronounced ohbob to those who participate, is a yearlong competition where kids form teams to demonstrate their knowledge of a selected set of books chosen by the state obob committee. The team placed 15th out of approximately 250 teams statewide at the state competition in salem last week. Oregon battle of the books obob battle of the books is a reading incentive program for students in grades 3rd12th. Of this number, 5 schools participated in regional competitions.
The districts three elementary schools wont participate in this years oregon battle of the books because it involves the book george. Students read books and come together to demonstrate their abilities and test their knowledge of the books they have read. There are 16 books chosen by state obob volunteers. 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. 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. Students form teams, hoping to make it to regional, state, and national competitions. Coos bay the coos bay and north bend school districts went headtohead in the first battle of the books competition of the season last night.
Apr 20, 2017 this spring, glencoe elementary school hosted the annual oregon battle of the books a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the oregon association of. For this reason and in reference to governor browns guidance on the coronavirus over the next four weeks, the obob board has taken the unprecedented steps of canceling both the regional and state competitions. Teams of four or five divide up the books and read them in preparation for school battles. The oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide reading competition for children in grades 312. Apr 12, 2016 the mvhs oregon battle of the books team attended the state tournament in salem this past weekend. Americas battle of the books what is battle of the books. The way it works, there are two teams that are battling and it is a battle, mcbride elementary obob coach kristal freeman said. Only four members will be able to participate in a battle, so teams of five will need to create a rotating schedule so. Mar 18, 2016 oregon battle of books is a program that combines teamwork and competition with literacy and love for all things books. School district comes under fire for opting out of battle of the books the district decided not to compete in the oregon battle of the books because of a novel in the competition, george, about. Shms battle of the books team studies up for state competition. Oregon battle of the books battle for your schoolwith. 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 battle of the books washington library association.
The oregon battle of the books obob is a statewide reading competition for. Parents are divided over a book in a popular student. District pulls elementary schools from statewide battle of. Out of the hundreds of elementary schools who participated in the battle of the books program this school year, only the top 25 teams are allowed to compete, said kristi smalley, hermiston elementary librarian. Oregon battle of the books battle for your schoolwith books. Oregon battle of the books ashland school district. Oregon battle of books is a program that combines teamwork and competition with literacy and love for all things books. Apr 10, 2018 oregon battle of the books is a voluntary state librarysponsored reading program and a beloved tradition for many students across oregon and the nation. Oregon battle of the books home lake oswego school. The competition itself works a little like family feud. 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 technology act grant through the oregon state library. North bend high school wins first battle of the books. The team was scheduled to compete at the state competition in salem on april 4.
Custom tees are a great way to make sure your group or team stands out. Students read from the years book list for their grade level and discuss the titles in teams. The purpose is simply to encourage students to read good books and have fun while competing with peers. Theres no better way to get ready for a big event than to create custom tshirts. A variety of subjects and genres are represented in both fiction and nonfiction. The 2020 central oregon regional middle school and high school oregon battle of the books tournament will take place saturday, march 7 at crook county middle school.
Students oregon battle of the books oregon trail school district. Oregon first robotics competition frc oregon first robotics is a competitive robotics program for students k12. The districts three elementary schools wont participate in this years oregon battle of. The oregon battle of the books is an oasl oregon association school libraries sponsored program. Beavertonarea schools compete in oregon battle of the. As you can see in the photos below, our customers are reading their favorite books and theyre having a great time doing it. North bend high school wins first battle of the books competition. As usual, they are chatting up the competition and making friends.
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