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West Yadkin Elementary invites rising 4th - 5th grade students to embark on a reading adventure.
The Battle of the Books is a reading focused quiz competition. Team members read, read and re-read! The list for the 2023-2024year is filled with exciting stories for boys and girls. Grab a book and dive in!
What is Battle of the Books?
Elementary Battle of the Books is a program that challenges students to read a selection of novels and compete as a team in answering various questions. The purpose of Elementary Battle of the Books is to motivate students to read, monitor their own comprehension, and become active participants in book discussions. Battle of the Books encourages students to read quality literature on a variety of topics and themes, The books are written at different levels that will both challenge and entertain students. Through Elementary Battle of the Books, we strive to promote a love for literature and the important character education goals of teamwork, respect, and good sportsmanship.
Students who are interested in joining must have permission from parents/guardians and a recommendation of a teacher. Students must also meet the guidelines listed below:
Read at least 5 EBOB books from your grade level by November 17th.
| 4th grade | Level: |
| The Miscalculations Of Lightning Girl | 3.7 |
| The Hero Two Doors Down | 4.3 |
| Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library | 4.5 |
| Wildfire | 4.5 |
| Root Magic | 4.6 |
| The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez | 4.7 |
| Amari and the Night Brothers | 4.9 |
| Horizon | 4.9 |
| 5th Grade | |
| Not If I Can Help It | 4.9 |
| Wish | 5 |
| The Elephant in the Room | 5.1 |
| Walls Within Walls | 5.3 |
| Pax | 5.2 |
| Where the Watermelons Grow | 5.4 |
| The Very, Very Far North | 5.9 |
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The West Yadkin Elementary Battle of the Books county competition will be held in March. We invite parents to attend and show their support. |
