Duplin County Schools' Battle of the Books

Rose Hill-Magnolia Middle and Elementary Battle of the Books

What are MBOB and EBOB? 

MBOB and EBOB, sponsored by the North Carolina Association of School Librarians, is a program designed to encourage reading and expose students to quality literature by prominent authors.  In a game show format, team members answer questions from selected books in a competition against teams from other Duplin County schools.   

Who are the MBOB and EBOB coaches?

Mrs. Kilpatrick 

Who can participate in EBOB?

Any student in 4^th or 5^th grade can try out for the EBOB team.  

 

Who can participate in MBOB?

Any student in 6th-8th grade can try out for the MBOB team.

 

 

What do I have to do to try out for the team?

*Return your signed permission slip 

*Begin memorizing the Title and Author of the books on this year’s list

*Agree to read books on the MBOB or EBOB list

*Meet deadlines for reading and AR testing

*Behave properly at all MBOB and EBOB meetings and events

The team can have up to 12 students.  Title/Author quizzes, AR tests, and student motivation will be used to determine who makes the team. 

What if I lose my book list?

          The list is available on the RH-M website under “Activities and Clubs”, then “Battle of the Books”. 

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