Battle of the Books

What is Battle of the Books (B.O.B.)?

• An after school competitive reading club for 4th, 5th and 6th graders

• Students read around 40 books over the year.

• They compete against other schools in the spring.

• We practice once a week on Mondays after school.

• Students must also memorize book titles and authors.

• Only 20 students will make the final team-this is an intensive club. 

How does my child sign up?

• Students will learn about B.O.B. in reading class on October 1

• They can get a permission slip from their reading teacher and turn it into Mrs. Phillips

Important Upcoming 2019-2020 B.O.B. Due Dates: 

• November 18th: Know all fiction and biography authors and titles

• January 6th: Must have 20 books read including 5 chapter books

• January 27th: Know all fiction, biography, picture (author/illustrator) and poetry

• February 24th: Must have 30 books read

• February 24th: Know ALL titles and authors

• March 23rd: Must have 35+ books read 

Click here to view additional B.O.B. 2019-2020 Important Dates.

Questions: Contact Jen Phillips (4th grade teacher) at phillips.jen@bristol.k12.wi.us