CSS Reads 2013: The Competition
Students: make sure that you view the specific instructions for each round on the drop-down menu above! Here is an overview of the competition rounds:
Round 1: February 25th - march 6th
- Chose and read a novel
- Create a digital book jacket that links to your blog
- Post a Synopsis and Critique on your blog
Round 2: march 11th - april 12th
- Choose and read a second novel (one that has been read and critiqued by another student in the competition)
- Compose a Video Critique of the second novel and post it on your blog AND the original reader's blog
- Decide which novel you will defend in the Round 3 Debates and prepare your presentation
Round 3 (the eliminations): April 15th - 18th
- Round 3 will kick-off with the TEACHERS PANEL on Friday, April 12th
- Debate groups will be organized and students will set the "ground rules" on April 12th
- One elimination debate will take place each day from April 15th - 18th, resulting in 5 finalists per class
round 4 (the finals): dates tbd
- Each Grade 9 class will present and debate their 5 finalist novels, choosing one to be their ultimate choice for CSS Reads 2013
- A final presentation of the 4 winners will be held for all Grade 9's
- The 4 winning novels will be the 4 choices for the 2013-14 Grade 9 Novel Study