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March Madness Bulletin Board | Battle of the Books
March Madness Bulletin Board | Battle of the Books
March Madness Bulletin Board Kit that includes images, bulletin board letters, voting sheets, a championship opinion writing paper, and placeholders. This has everything you would need to make a beautiful board during March Madness. Let the Battle of Books begin!!
How to Host Battle of The Book or Reading March Madness:
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Bracket Display:
- Create a visually appealing bracket showcasing pairs of books going head-to-head. Assign each book a seed based on popularity or genre.
- Update the brackets as books progress through each round, building anticipation for the championship.
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Book Cover Cutouts:
- Print and display colorful cutouts of the book covers involved in the competition. Arrange them in a visually appealing manner around the brackets to create a dynamic display.
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Reader's Choice Section:
- Dedicate a section for readers to vote on their favorite books in each round. Provide slips for readers to fill out their choices and drop them into a designated box.
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Optional Interactive Elements:
- Incorporate interactive elements like a QR code linking to a digital poll for readers to cast votes online.
- Create a "Predict the Winner" section where readers can make their predictions and update them as the competition progresses.
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Book Reviews and Recommendations:
- Add a section for book reviews or recommendations related to the participating books. Encourage students to share their thoughts on the contenders.
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March Madness Theme Decor:
- Decorate the board with basketball-themed elements such as hoops, basketballs, and jerseys to align with the March Madness theme.
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Leaderboard and Updates:
- Maintain a leaderboard highlighting the top-performing books in each round.
- Regularly update the board with exciting commentary on the ongoing battles and highlight notable moments in the competition.
Engage in the Battle of the Books March Madness and let the literary frenzy take over! Encourage reading, spark conversations about books, and let the excitement of the competition inspire a love for literature.
What are other teachers saying?
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oh my goodness, this was so fun! I've gotten many compliments on how the bulletin board came together. I used this as a way for my students to vote on their favorite book we have covered in our reading curriculum so far this year. They loved the sports aspect to it, and it kept them very excited and engaged as they anticipated who the winner would be. Thank you!" - Angela T.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was a super cute and fun resource. The library looks great with such fun graphics and the students are excited to see who brings home the trophy!" - Melissa C.