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Round II - Tower Teams Read-a-Thon
I was also under the impression that each participant received 1 point per book read that fit the theme and/or cover color. This is the wording that led me to believe that:(quoting the first post): Each team should choose a theme for the read-a-thon and read at least one book representing that theme.
*1 point per book read
◈ Each of them should read a book with a cover representing the color of the team.
*1 point per book read
1 point per book read per person is what I thought. So, I thought if I read 5 blue covers (my team is blue) I'd get 5 points, if I read 3 that fit the theme I'd get 3 points, for a total of 8 just from me toward the team's total. And if Lisa Kay reads just 1 blue book and 2 theme books, she'd contribute 3 points to the team, and so on. It sounds like there is a maximum number of points any team can reach, but the way I understood it, I thought the total was open-ended. HOWEVER, I think I may have misunderstood and maybe the wording just needs to reflect that it's 1 point for a theme, 1 point for a color, rather than '1 per book read'?
(I know Sonia is at work so I'm not expecting a response anytime soon, just posting my thoughts so I don't forget later)
This is a little confusing to me. I thought this was a read-a-thon based on pages read. If it is books read, maybe a point system for these books should be based also on page count. It's getting complicated. Thanks mods for working so hard and providing such motivating challenges and games. I really appreciate your enthusiasm and volunteerism.
Rhonda, I think the books read for theme/color are just additional options. It sounds like we just have to read UP TO 2 books (1 color, 1 theme) to get those specific points (which looks to amount to 2 total points), but you get your 'points for pages read goal' if you read ANY books/pages toward pages goal. (I'm only guessing, since I'm not Sonia...maybe I shouldn't even guess since i'm still cloudy!)Points for:
*1 point per member reaching goal
*20 points if 50% of the team members reach page goal
*30 points if team goal is reached
*50 points if all the team members reach page goal
I just hope I don't have to keep track of points, haha. I don't like point systems, too much math for me. lol
Can I participate but without getting points or being in any team? Just for fun.
I have a question.... Being a student in a little shared flat, I don't have much bookshelf space so most of my books are in ebook format. If there are any cover hunts or 'build a rainbow with the covers' type mini-challenges, can I use the covers on GR and take a photo of them on the computer screen and use that?
We need clarification on cover color "mauve". Would any of these covers be acceptable?
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Sorry, all. I'm hesitant to jump in here and answer questions, because this is Sonia's baby. However...I'll try answering a few, as I know she is in a big project at work. Also, I'm going to be answering from my account, as opposed to the Mod Account.Barbara ★ wrote: "We need clarification on cover color "mauve".
I would say all of the are acceptable, except for
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Claire wrote: "... can I use the covers on GR and take a photo of them on the computer screen and use that?"Claire, that sounds like an acceptable - and clever - alternative.
Lára IS wrote: "Can I participate but without getting points or being in any team? Just for fun."I don't see why not, Lára. Go for it! Challenge yourself.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Claire wrote: "... can I use the covers on GR and take a photo of them on the computer screen and use that?"Claire, that sounds like an acceptable - and clever - alternative."
Yay! Thank you :)
I'd also like to know if you get multiple points for a theme or color books. I will also say that some the colors are easier to find than others so I'm not sure that it is totally fair to give extra points beyond the one.Also, can you clarify for the mini challenge --- do we need to take real photos are could we just do something using GR links. Not everyone has access to a digital camera or knows how to upload photos.
Thanks!
I'm "repeat" posting this here, as NOT all of you are reading the Captains' Info thread:Alas, we are going to have to wait for Sonia to weigh in on the question of graphic novels.
I can see where the confusion comes, as we are NOT accepting picture books for the Tower Teams Reading Challenge, unless they are children's "chapter" books -- which are ones with small pictures at the beginning of each chapter. Plus, we do a word count on those, NOT a page count, before they are accepted. I'm not even sure graphic novels provide that information. Maybe someone knows this?
However, Sonia did post this under message #6, FAQs :
9. For the read-a-thon does it matter about the books page count? Like can we read novella's and books under 160 pages for this since we are only calculating pages read?
Yes, you can. But don't tag it on the challenge's shelf, because is not eligible to the challenge, OK?
❀ Oo ❀ wrote: "Mini-Challenges & Games - As done on the previous read-a-thons we'll come out with some fun stuff to shoot the breeze. An extra 5 points can be earned by suggesting a mini-challenge & gameIs ther..."
It's a limit of one suggestion per team.
From Message #2: Mini-Challenges & Games
*Only one Mini-Challenge & Game allowed per team so give us your best shot
From Message #6, question 8:
Each team can come up with one mini-challenge idea for earning 5 more points.
❀ Oo ❀ wrote: "@MuffinThanks. I wanted to double check :)"
No prob! This thread's at 3 pages long, some of the stuff is buried and hard to find or recall sometimes. I only remembered those because I've checked out that info about 500 times, lol.
I'm trying to remember where we post our list of participants, theme, etc? I thought I saw a note from Sonia saying where to post it but I can't find it. Was it in here? Or somewhere else?? Thanks!
Mod
BTW, for those of you worrying about members who have NOT yet checked in at all to the challenge, you will see me gradually moving them to Cadet Blue or Banana Mania. Therefore, you will NOT have to worry about them as non-participants.
So we are able to submit a mini challenge and a game? Or can we just submit a mini challenge?I also want to make sure that the captains are supposed to post the participants in this thread or should we send them in a PM.
Quoted from Sonia's original post:"Goal Posting
By team captains on RaT page thread. Tell us the name of participants and their page goal."
The mini challenges and games are the same thing. It's an either or. It's just a fun activity for everyone to do during the RaT. So yes, only 1 per team.
Do you also need to know our Theme for the RaT?
Question?!1. Do I have to make a fix list of books and as I read them I can add or change the list/page count till 8 th of May
2. I can start reading books prior the date or I have to wait 1. of May at 5 pm to follow the rules. I mean if GR doesn't have time but only start date lot's of people will start reading before time is on
3. Do I post books/pages that I plan to read on my page and this page both or I leave it to moderators of my group.
4. What if I make a lits with more books I can read but I red a quote- does my club loose points?
Hi all!!!Sorry for all this absence! Work is being really crazy lately combined with almost one week without internet connection.
I'll be addressing all the main issues in a moment, got to update the team's summary spreadsheet first. Just wanted to thank Jex, Lisa Kay and Teresa for tackling the questions
do we post the participants from our teams in this thread?
Quoted from Sonia:Goal Posting
By team captains on RaT page thread (in other words, THIS thread, unless she creates a new one). Tell us the name of participants and their page goal.
Quick & Dirty Info as a Refresher:From Messages 1 & 2 in this thread, page 1:
Mini Challenge Submissions:
Team's Mini-Challenge & Game suggestion must be posted by one of the Team Captains/Co-Captains till the beginning of the Read-a-Thon May 1st PDT 8:00 AM (BST 4PM). After that it will not be rewarded with the 5 points even if the mods decided to use it during the event.
*The team Captains must send them by PM to the mod account or to Sonia with the subject: "RaT Mini-Challenge"
Remember: ONE mini-challenge/game suggestion per team!
**Participation Deadline**
You can choose to participate and/or changing your goal anytime. However, we have points and prizes involved so to be fair the time limit to joining or change goal is May 8th PDT 8:00 AM (BST 4 PM).
No changes allowed passing the time limit.
In Short:
*Mini Challenges Due by May 1
*Submissions with goals posted Due by May 8 (see above notes for specific times and info!)
Remember these links...◈ Duration: May 1st PDT 8:00 AM (BST 4PM) to May 12th PDT 8:00 AM (BST 4 PM)
*start time in all time zones: Click Here (Shows start in your time zone.)
*countdown: Click Here
Lára IS wrote: "Can I participate but without getting points or being in any team? Just for fun."Yes, you can, I'll be adding and independent participant list. But if you choose that, your points and goals will be excluded from your team's totals.
Monica wrote: "Do you also need to know our Theme for the RaT?"
Yes, please.
Can we get answers to the following questions.....1) can we read Graphic novels for the Readathon
2) for both the color and theme --- does the team get multiple points per person if an individual reads several books with the theme or cover color. Example: I read 4 books with our theme, than the team gets four points.
(Unfortunately, I don't think this is fair for the cover color since some colors are much, much easier to find than others)
Sorry to be a pain, but I'm traveling internationally and am getting ready to come home. I need to finalize a reading list for another challenge so these questions influence what I choose.
Thanks!!
@Ozana1. Do I have to make a fix list of books and as I read them I 1. Do I have to make a fix list of books and as I read them I can add or change the list/page count till 8 th of May
No. You can add them as you go. We only need know after you read them which is the book for color and theme.
2. I can start reading books prior the date or I have to wait 1. of May at 5 pm to follow the rules. I mean if GR doesn't have time but only start date lot's of people will start reading before time is on
Yes, you can. I'm aware of that loop. Since it benefits the slower readers, or the readers that don't like to start a new book before finishing the current, I let it stay. The main goal of the read-a-thon is to challenge yourself so I'm hoping that at least the majority starts the book reading close to the date.
3. Do I post books/pages that I plan to read on my page and this page both or I leave it to moderators of my group.
You can leave the participant posting here for the team captains. During the read-a-thon you can post in both threads if you like.
4. What if I make a lits with more books I can read but I red a quote- does my club loose points?
No. Posting and changing lists will not count for points. If you see the goal is too high or too low, you can always change it till the 8th May.
Will be updating message#2 with the line regarding audio books:If you choose audiobook with no page infor, just post in Page Numbers...Just About Page Numbers so that Lisa Kay can add them to their version.
Hi!! Just to double check, will books less than 160 pages count for the theme/colour challenges or only towards overall pages?
Claire wrote: "Hi!! Just to double check, will books less than 160 pages count for the theme/colour challenges or only towards overall pages?"Thank you! I knew I needed to add one more thing but couldn't remember what it was :o)
Yes they count. You can even choose short-stories with 20 pages - as long as the cover exists on goodreads - to color and theme. The page number is not mandatory.
However, since they don't count for the tower team's challenge, my advise is, choose those if you want or must, but read an eligible book too :o)
Sonia wrote: "Claire wrote: "Hi!! Just to double check, will books less than 160 pages count for the theme/colour challenges or only towards overall pages?"Thank you! I knew I needed to add one more thing but ..."
Great! Thank you. I have a book I was about to read that's a 5 parter but each part is about 100 pages so I thought if I could get it to count for something, that would be good and I'll save it a few days :)
JoLene wrote: "Can we get answers to the following questions.....1) can we read Graphic novels for the Readathon
2) for both the color and theme --- does the team get multiple points per person if an individual ..."
1)The only rule I deviate from the Tower Teams rules is the page number. All the others are still on, so no graphic novels or manga. Sorry :(
2)No. Only one point per person per color and one point per person per theme. And that is till the 50% is achieved, after that is points per team.
Don't worry about that. Ask all you need.
One more question.... about the theme. Is it something along the lines of a genre or could it be reading a book with a main character with a certain name or a certain word in the title?
Claire wrote: "I have a question.... Being a student in a little shared flat, I don't have much bookshelf space so most of my books are in ebook format. If there are any cover hunts or 'build a rainbow with the c..."Yes you can. You can also use the add book/author tool too if that's easier.
3 DAYS AND 6 HOURS TO THE READ-A-THON START!!!!Are you ready??? I know I am excited :o)
Any question I let it pass unanswered? I was away for a week, a lot to catch up!
For team captains
Only 3 more days to submit your team's mini-challenge ideas.
❀ Oo ❀ wrote: "I'm submitting this question for theMini Challenge:"Have you ever read a popular book just so you can mock it (e.g. Fifity shades of grey, Twilight) and actually found you enjoyed it? What was th..."
That is a great mini-challenge!!! I love it!
❀ Oo ❀ wrote: "I know ! She had such a great idea. I'm proud of her :)"I was planing on snooping around all the threads to catch up and add my 2 cents but I woke up with a migraine, so brain is working in slow motion... gaaaaa.... at least I'm doing some RaT stuff :o)
Sonia wrote: "Any question I let it pass unanswered? "Just the one I asked at the same time as you posted this ;) "One more question.... about the theme. Is it something along the lines of a genre or could it be reading a book with a main character with a certain name or a certain word in the title? "
Claire wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Any question I let it pass unanswered? "Just the one I asked at the same time as you posted this ;) "One more question.... about the theme. Is it something along the lines of a genr..."
Sorry, I didn't saw it.
It can be anything you like.
It can be a book with an animal on the cover. A book from your favorite author. From a genre. A book in which the main character is abducted or that is about a controversial theme. A book out of your comfort zone.
The sky is the limit with this one :o)
Sonia wrote: "Claire wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Any question I let it pass unanswered? "Just the one I asked at the same time as you posted this ;) "One more question.... about the theme. Is it something along the ..."
That's ok, think it was good/bad timing on my part :)
That's great, thank you :)
Sorry for one more question, am I right in thinking members can decide to take part or not up to the 8th?
Claire wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Claire wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Any question I let it pass unanswered? "Just the one I asked at the same time as you posted this ;) "One more question.... about the theme. Is it someth..."
Yes, you are right. Goals and participation can be adjusted till the 8th.
Since there are members that have real life issues that will prevent them from participating on the RaT and others that are feeling that are letting their teams down for not being able to participate, we are debating if the rule:
An extra 5 points if all the team members participate in the read-a-thon
Will be excluded or not. Final decision will be posted tomorrow.
*hoping that rule is excluded* and I'll bet I'm not the only one :)
Tickle Me Pink Team Read-A-Thon ParticipantsEni~ 700 pgs
Ashley~ 800 pgs
Joanne~ 1000 pgs
The Butterfly Effect~ 1000 pgs
Stacie~ 1000 pgs
Megan~ 1000 pgs
Anni~ 700 pgs
Group Page Total: 6,200 pages
Joanne♥~Bookworm Extraordinaire wrote: "Tickle Me Pink Team Read-A-Thon ParticipantsEni~ 700 pgs
Ashley~ 800 pgs
Joanne~ 1000 pgs
The Butterfly Effect~ 1000 pgs
Stacie~ 1000 pgs
Megan~ 1000 pgs
Anni~ 700 pgs
Group Page Total: 6,200 pages"
Thanks Joanne! will add you soon.
❀ Oo ❀ wrote: "I'm going to go for a lower page count, as the last few weeks things have been unpredictable. I thought that I was going to stay at home and read during the weekend, only to shop all day and clean ..."Yes, it is.
OK, I'm at work now *grumbles* so I'll be busy for a while, but I'll try to log in once or two during the day.
Sonia wrote: "@Ozana1. Do I have to make a fix list of books and as I read them I 1. Do I have to make a fix list of books and as I read them I can add or change the list/page count till 8 th of May
No. You can..."
Thank you sonia, have a nice day
Team Mango Tango is still awaiting some people's responses to whether or not they are going to participate. Shall I post the current list now, or wait?Also, you guys are keeping up with our starting and ending page counts, but us captains are supposed to keep track also for verification purposes? Just trying to make sure everything gets handled!!!
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