Polycom Special Event

ASK Author/Illustrator Interview with
 Laurie Keller          

and her book, Scrambled States of America

Date:  December 8, 2009, 12:00-1:00 ET (11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT)

          5 classes

          December 8, 2009, 1:30-2:30 ET (12:30 CT, 11:30 MT, 10:30 PT)                     5 classes

Grades: 3rd-5th

Required Book: Scrambled States of America by Laurie Keller

Partners: Author coordination/liaison: Elaine Shuck, Polycom, Inc., Event coordination: Sue Porter, Polycom Education Consultant

Laurie Keller makes learning the geography of the United States fun. See what happens when Kansas is bored and Idaho and Virginia decide all the states should trade places. Each class is also asked to prepare an outline of their state on 13 x 19 inch poster board and be prepared to share 3 facts about their state that the other classes should know.

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