Battle of the Books is a fun and challenging activity in which students read and discuss books and then take part in a competition. All questions in the competition are based on fifteen titles featuring a variety of fiction genres: historical fiction, mysteries, science fiction, and contemporary stories.
Beginning in October, weekly meetings are held after school in the library under the guidance of Mrs. Dawn Cahill, reading specialist, and Mrs. Mary Ann Overbeck, librarian. Students attending the meetings enjoy snacks and conversation, reading and book discussions as well as friendly competition.
Good Counsel sponsors two Battle of the Books groups. Seventh and eighth graders meet weekly, and in January a team of six students and one alternate is chosen to compete against other schools in the tri-county area. Good Counsel is proud that its team of students has won first place in this competition in for several years in a row.
OLGC also offers the opportunity for 5th and 6th grade students to join a Battle of the Books Club. Mrs. Liz Corej and Mrs. Susan Hansen are the club’s advisers. Please click here to read more about the 5th and 6th grade Battle of the Books Club. Also click here to view the Battle of Books List.
Upcoming Events
Grades 7 & 8 competition will take place on Tuesday, March 27, at Harrington Middle School in Mount Laurel.
Grades 5 & 6 competion will take place on Tuesday, April 19 in Bordentown.