Polycom Special Event

ASK Author Interview with
 Sarah Miller        

and her book, Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller

Date:  February 2, 2010, 12:00-1:00 ET (11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT)

          5 classes

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

          5 classes

Grades: 5th - 8th

Required Book: Miss Spitfire by Sarah Miller

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

Event coordination: Sue Porter, Polycom Education Consultant

Annie Sullivan was little more than a half blind orphan with a fiery tongue when she arrived at Ivy Green in 1887. Desperate for work, she'd taken on an impossible job - teaching a child who was deaf, blind, and ferocious as any wild animal. But Helen Keller needed more than a teacher. She needed someone daring enough to work a miracle. If anyone was a match for Helen, it was the girl they used to call Miss Spitfire.

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