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<div dir="ltr">Four years ago we started a Battle of the Books using the Bluestem list. We had a school battle and then a semi district one with 6 schools out of twelve competing. The next year we expanded to all 12 elementary schools in our district.
<div>We divide the list of books into 5 groups of 4 books, giving each group a blending of book titles based on genre, chapter versus picture book format, and reading level. </div>
<div>Both 4th and 5th grade compete and I let the kids make up their teams although I help when <br>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I have been asked to offer suggestions on how to "revitalize" a Battle of the Books program in our 4th-5th grade building. For those who organize Battle programs in your schools, how do you maintain momentum
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Thanks so much for any suggestions. I have a meeting with a principal this week about this topic.</div>
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