[LM_NET] Mid: Battle of the Books

[Amy Ipp <LU83@AOL.COM>]

Dear Colleagues,
 
I am looking for some advice on starting a Battle of the Books program for  
the middle school level. I am quite familiar with the program as I ran a BOB  
program on the elementary  level for 8 years. 
However...
 
My questions are as follows:
 
1. How to organize this type of program in a large school: my school is  1100 
and growing over the next 3 years so the logistics may be  overwhelming.
 
2. How to formulate teams when you really don't know the kids and their  
abilities.
 
3. Is everyone allowed to participate or are you selective? (we have a  
culture of "full participation" in my school so a selective program might be  
frowned upon)
 
4. When do the teams meet? (after school may not work in my school because  
of most kids do a lot outside of school) Do your kids come to the library at  
lunchtime? or a study hall period?
 
5. I always ran a full year program but was wondering if anyone runs a half  
year program so that more kids might participate.
 
6. How many total kids participate in BOB?
 
7. Do the kids seem to like it? Does it draw in different types of  kids or 
just those who already like to read? 
 
8. Special Education considerations?
 
I know these are a lot of questions so if anyone is willing to talk on the  
phone that might be helpful.
 
 
Thank you in advance,
 
Amy Ipp
Millburn Middle School
Millburn NJ
_LU83@aol.com_ (mailto:LU83@aol.com) 
 
 
 



************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

--------------------------------------------------------------------
Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law.
  You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings
  by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book.
To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu
In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET  2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL
3) SET LM_NET MAIL  4) SET LM_NET DIGEST  * Allow for confirmation.
 * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/
 * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
 * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/
 * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
--------------------------------------------------------------------