2012
for the Madrid/Waddington Libraries
hosted by Waddington Library
Teen Captain’s Guide
Make sure that each team member understands which books on the reading list he or she is expected to read. Talk about the books with team members - What did they like or dislike about each book? Why?
Meet with your team regularly to offer encouragement, check on reading progress, and help each other learn author’s names and facts from the books.
Act as communicating link between the library and team members with all information regarding the Teen Reads Tourney. Please keep the library informed of any problems or changes. **This is very important part of your role as Captain.**
Make sure your team demonstrates sportsmanlike behavior during the games.
Make sure your team demonstrates sportsmanlike behavior during the games.
Make sure your team members and their families understand the rules and expectations the day of the Regional Tourney.
Methods of building team spirit:
Decorate team t-shirts.
Have your team wear the same color or item of clothing to the game.
Make a banner to display at your table during the game.No titles/authors may be listed on team spirit clothing or posters.
Methods of preparing for the Tourney:
Decide who will read each book. You will probably want more than one person to read each title. All team members don’t have to read all titles, but encourage them to read as many as they can.
Decide how often you will meet to discuss the books.
Hold study sessions.
Make up your own practice questions to quiz each other
