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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
Page 186
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
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