1. Each team should select a name and
find an adult team coach. Be creative! Pick a name that reflects the uniqueness of your team and school. Design
t-shirts to wear to meetings and the Grand Battle! Don't forget to register before the due date. Be sure to
check the website often for announcements.
2. Coaches are responsible for monitoring the progress of their
team and for encouraging each member to read as many of the books as possible. You might want to meet over your students'
lunch hour. Be creative and make it fun!
3. At team meetings let each student share important information
(setting, plot, characters, theme) about their book with their teammates. Search online for coaching strategies
for battle of the books competitions.
4. Encourage parental support and interest by sending home
a letter of introduction explaining the manager role and plans for future meeting.
5. Stage mock
battles and ask questions from the books. Part of the battle will include knowledge of all the authors' names.
6. The most important role of the team coach is to encourage reading for enjoyment. Your good example and support
are essential for the smooth operation of the BOB program.
