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Oregon Battle of the Books

Welcome

The mission of 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.

Questions

SET AOBOB Level 6-9 Regional Competition

Question:In which book are characters frightened bygunfire that turns out to be a friendly salute?

Title : Stout-Hearted Seven

Author: Neta Lohnes Frazier

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SET A

OBOB Level 6-9 Regional CompetitionCONTENT 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

16 questions Some titles may have more than one question Some titles may not have any questions

8 In Which Book (IWB) questions8 Content questionsFinal rounds – 32 questions

Score Team 1 ___

Team 2 ___

Score Team 1 ___

Team 2 ___

Teams

Teams – up to 4 membersOne optional alternateOne spokespersonTwo teams compete during each BattleMay not use any notes or listsElectronic devices, including cell phones,

prohibited during Battles

Teams

Team to moderator’s left 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 time limit Answer must be given immediately upon time being

called

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 are repeated to opposing team 15 seconds to collaborate Play does not pass back to original team

Questions

IWB questions will be read first Answer will be the title with author and must match

what is written on the card Worth 5 points

3 points for first correct portion 2 points for second correct portion

Content questions will be read second Worth 5 points Two-part questions

3 points for first portion 2 points for second portion

Challenges

Challenge will be offered at end of each Battle by the moderator

15 seconds for teams to decideEach team may challenge one question if

Team was not credited for a correct answer Opposing team was credited with an incorrect answer

Spokesperson must state challenge (protocol on next slide)

Challenge Protocol

Challenge Protocol 2 minutes to find and mark passage with provided sticky

note Timing begins once team has books At 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 to sign score sheets has been given

Battle Rules & Procedures

Each team battles twice in preliminary rounds

Quarterfinal bracket seeding 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 Manager.

Tie Breakers

Tie breaker questions will be used, if necessary during single elimination tournament An equal number of questions will be read to each

team Rounds of questions will alternate between IWB and

Content questions The team with more points after equal number of

questions are read will be declared winner Challenges allowed following challenge protocol

Supplies

In each room, there will be: OBOB questions OBOB book sets, provided by teams Official book list Official Rules and Procedures form Coin Score sheets Stopwatch Sticky notes Pencils

Battle Officials

ModeratorScorekeeperTimekeeperTwo judges

Each coach will serve as a judge at each Battle

Moderator’s Role

In preliminary round – conduct three BattlesArrange chairs: teams face moderator, not the audience

Each team provides a judge One judge sits on each side of the moderator, when possible

Collect books from each teamIntroductionsAsk that cell phones/electronic devices are turned

offPhotos/videos taken only before or after BattleManage audience behaviorCollaborate with judges

Coach’s Role

Serve as judge for each Battle in which team participates

Encourage good sportsmanshipEnsure that team is politeDo not allow team or supporters to argue

with officialsRemember that all OBOB Officials are

volunteers

Judge’s Role

Two judges at each BattleEach coach will serve as judge during team’s

BattleSit to left or right of moderator

Opposite side from your team, if possible

Moderator will show cards to judges and confer with judges when team answer is not exact

Moderator may make final decision, if necessaryDecisions by moderator/judges are final

No further discussion may be entertained

Scorekeeper’s Role

Keep score in visible locationOne official will keep paper score sheetWrite school names on correct location after

coin tossAward points correctlyAdd up points at end of BattleCompare scores with Official Score SheetAsk to pause Battle should scoring conflict

arise

Official Score Sheet

• Example score sheet for 16 questions battle

Timekeeper’s Role

Oversee coin tossStart stopwatch as soon as moderator

finishes reading questionCall time after 15 secondsFollow challenge protocol

Call time at end of each time period 15 seconds to determine challenge 2 minutes to complete challenge

Everyone’s Role

Keep mission statement in mind at all timesUltimate goal: promote reading and have fun!Good sportsmanship is a mustKeep in mind that OBOB is operated by

volunteers

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Oregon Battle of the Books