Polycom Special Event

ASK Author Interview with
 Susan Thoms        

and her book, Cesar Takes a Break

Date:  March 23, 2010, 12:00-1:00 ET (11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT)

          5 classes 

          March 23, 2010, 1:30-2:30 ET (12:30 CT, 11:30 MT, 10:30 PT)

               5 classes  

Grades: 2nd - 5th

Required Book: Cesar Takes a Break by Susan Thoms 

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

Event coordination: Sue Porter, Polycom Education Consultant

Cesar is an iguana in Ms. Lee's second grade classroom. When the students go on spring break, Cesar has his own adventures in Pinebrook Elementary School.

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