Linda Bykowski, Burnett Middle School, Union, NJ

Elizabeth Ullrich, Cavallini Middle School, Upper Saddle River, NJ

Battle of the BooksNJASL Presentation October 2013

History of NJ’s Battles

State Committee

Who?

When?

What do we do?

How do you get the questions?

Would you like to join?

List FormationNew Books vs. Older Books

Genres

Reading Levels

“Boy books” vs. “Girl books”

Paperback

How We Run Our School Programs...

Elizabeth Ullrich -October - Set-up and Open InvitationNovember - TeamsDecember - T-shirt orders January - Practice battlesMarch - Practice battlesApril - School battlesMay - Bergen County battle

School Battle

County/InterSchool Battle

• $10 donation from each district

• Costs - $10 donation

Resources to Enhance Your Program

Teachingbooks.net for author pronunciations

http://www.teachingbooks.net/pronunciations.cgi

Memory Joggers -

Trophy Vendors - http://www.crowntrophy.com

T-Shirt Vendors - http://www.cosmicpro.com

Questions and Input from Other Successful

Programs