Polycom Special Event

ASK Author Interview with
 Margaret Willey          

and her book, A Clever Beatrice Christmas

Date:  December 10, 2009, 12:00-1:00 ET (11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT)

          5 classes

          December 10, 2009, 1:30-2:30 ET (12:30 CT, 11:30 MT, 10:30 PT)           5 classes

Grades: 3rd-5th

Required Book: A Clever Beatrice Christmas by Margaret Willey

Partners: Author coordination/liaison: Elaine Shuck, Polycom, Inc.,

Event coordination: Sue Porter, Polycom Education Consultant

The Clever Beatrice series is based on a French-Canadian folk tale. In this tale, Beatrice tries to outsmart Père Noël in order to prove he is real.

ASK (“Authors Specialist and Knowledge”) is an organized process that provides students with the opportunity to interview an author or a subject specialist in the topic they are reading about in a novel. The program uses excellent literature, journal writing and interviewing to promote reading for understanding.  

ASK Information

• What is ASK
• Step-by-Step Process for Teachers
• Making your ASK Connection a Success
• To request a free 15 min. video about the ASK process, email Arnie Comer at acomer@misd.net. Or view online. QuickTime 30M. QuickTime 50M. (If this doesn't play, right click and choose Save Target As..., save the file to your desktop and play it from there.)

Please make sure you can commit to the work necessary to prepare for this program before registering your class. Questions? Email Sue Porter at sporter4@comcast.net