Clever Beatrice

Polycom Special Event

 

 

 

ASK Author Interview with
 Margaret Willey          

and her book, Clever Beatrice Christmas

                                                                                      

Date:  March 25, 20010, 12:00-1:00 ET (11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT)

          5 classes

                 

          March 25, 2010, 1:30-2:30 ET (12:30 CT, 11:30 MT, 10:30 PT)           5 classes

 

Grades: 3rd-5th

 

Required Book: Clever Beatrice 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 matches wits with a giant.

 

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