Polycom Special Event

ASK Author Interview with
 Jim Stovall        

and his book, The Ultimate Gift

Date:  March 18, 20010, 12:00-1:00 ET (11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT)

          5 classes

          March 18, 20010,  1:30-2:30 ET (12:30 CT, 11:30 MT, 10:30 PT)          

          5 classes

Grades: 5th - 8th

Required Book: The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall 

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

Faced with the challenge of total blindness, Jim Stovall has gone on to become a National Olympic weightlifting champion; an Emmy Award winner; the President and Co-Founder of Narrative Television Network; and a world-renowned author and speaker. Upon his death, Red Stevens, a self-made millionaire, singles out his nephew to receive some special life lessons and tasks to complete in order to receive his bequest.

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