BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Q&A 2015-2016
Q: How many students can be one a team?
A: 4-5
Q: Do we have to give our team a name.
A: Yes, this is important because on battle days students will be identified by their team name.
Q: How many books am I responsible to read?
A: There are a total of 20 books, that number needs to be divided between the 4-5 team members. Reading additional
books on the list is optional.
Q: Do I have to complete a short summary on each book that I read?
A: This year a short summary for each book is optional. Instead students will write questions from each book they have
read. Points will be given for questions written and additional points will be given if questions are used for the mini
battles. Questions and completed summaries need to be e-mailed/shared the with each of your team members. The
questions/summaries will be used as a study tool so each team member knows something about the books they did not
read.
Q: Where can I get a copy of the summary and registration forms?
A: All Battle of the Books (BoB) forms and information can be found at: http://mountjordanpta.blogspot.com/ .
Q: What happens if I don't read all the books I chose from the book list?
A: It will put your team at a disadvantage during the mini battles and the ultimate battle day competition. It is
important to let your teammates know and possibly someone on your team can read an additional book.
Q: What if someone on my team decides they don't want to be part of the program?
A: The best thing to do is let us know ASAP. Send an e-mail to ptsa.mjms@gmail.com.
Q: I checked in the school library and none of the books that I need to read are available.
A: The school library has 4 copies of each book. If all of them are checked out, you will need to get the book from the
Salt Lake County Library. If there is a wait list for the book, put it on hold and choose another book that you need to
read.
Q: Can I check out an audio or e-book from the Salt Lake County Library?
A: Yes.
Q: What are the mini-battles?
A: There will be 2-3 mini battles scheduled between Dec. - Mar. These battles will take place after school. The goal
of the battles is to quiz individuals/teams on what has been read to date. Points will be accumulated during the mini
battles.
Q: How will I know when the mini battles are going to be scheduled?
A: All information about Battle of the Books Happenings will be sent to the e-mail listed on the registration form
turned in.
Q: When are we going to battle?
A: The Ultimate Battle Day will take place during school either at the end of March or beginning of April 2016.
Q: I have a question about Battle of the Books, who do I ask?
A: Send an e-mail to ptsa.mjms@gmail.com. If that is not an option, let the front desk or your ELA teacher know that
you have a question about Battle of the Books. If they are unable to answer your question they will get the information
you need and get back to you.
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