What a great event! We did the school-wide Battle of the Books competition for our Intermediate students today and I was so impressed. First, the students who entered the challenge did a super job reading the books, going to the study sessions at lunch and then getting up in front of the whole school to answer questions on those books. Second, the rest of the school was an amazing audience today, staying quiet and polite while the questions were asked and the answers deliberated on, and then a very supportive crowd for every answer given. Finally, I was so impressed with how many students--particularly boys--participated in this event. Hats off to our Teacher-Librarian for organizing the battle of the Books, and for all of the time and energy that she put into keeping these kids focused and getting them prepared. It was literally months of work.
It is great to see literacy embraced like a sporting event, and the participants treated like rocks stars by their peers.
Congratulations to all participants, and especially to the winners who are off to the District Finals in a few weeks time. Way to go everyone!
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