Polycom Special Event

ASK Author Interview with
 Amy Young        

and her book, Belinda the Ballerina

(Amy Young is also the illustrator of Belinda the Ballerina)

Date:  January 22, 2009, 12:00-1:00 ET (11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT)

          5 slots        

          and                     

          January 22, 2009, 1:30-2:30 ET (12:30 CT, 11:30 MT, 10:30 PT)                     

          5 slots

Cost: Free, compliments of Polycom, Inc.

Grades: 2nd - 4th  

Partners: Author coordination/liaison: Elaine Shuck, Polycom, Inc., Event coordination: Sue Porter, Polycom Education Consultant, Bridging: Arnie Comer, Macomb ISD.

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. Belinda the Ballerina was written and illustrated by Amy Young. Belinda is not your average ballet student - her feet are very big! But, Belinda pursues her dream with determination, spirit and fun.

Required Book: Belinda the Ballerina by Amy Young

Register by completing the online form and choosing Special Events in the drop down menu. 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

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.)

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