Polycom Special Event

ASK Author Interview with
 main character, Trent Evans      

Date:  December 16, 2009, 12:00-1:00 ET (11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT)

          5 classes

          December 16, 2009, 1:30-2:30 ET (12:30 CT, 11:30 MT, 10:30 PT)                     5 classes

Grades: 4th - 6th 

Required Book: A Loonie for Luck by Roy MacGregor

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

Event coordination: Sue Porter, Polycom Education Consultant

A Loonie for Luck is the story of Trent Evans, the Edmonton Oilers icemaker, and how he became part of a wonderful fable at the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City, Utah. With the 2010 Winter Olympics approaching, Trent will add some new interest to these world-wide games.

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