Polycom Special Event

ASK Author Interview with
 Margaret Willey          

and her book, A Clever Beatrice Christmas

Date:  December 7, 2011, 12:00-1:00 ET (11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT)

          5 classes

          December 7, 2011, 1:30-2:30 ET (12:30 CT, 11:30 MT, 10:30 PT)          

          5 classes

Grades: 2nd-4th grades

Required Book: A Clever Beatrice Christmas by Margaret Willey

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

Event coordination: Sue Porter, Polycom Education Consultant

The Clever Beatrice series is based on a French-Canadian folk tale. In this tale, Beatrice tries to outsmart Père Noël in order to prove he is real.

ASK (Authors Specialist and Knowledge) is a 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.

Preparation resources available here - http://askprocess.wikispaces.com/

Please make sure you can commit to the work necessary to prepare for this program before registering your class. Questions? Email Sue Porter at polycomspecialevents@gmail.com