Polycom Special Event

ASK Author/Illustrator Interview with
 Laurie Keller        

and her new book, Scrambled States of America Talent Show

Date:  March 16, 2011, 12:00-1:00 ET (11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT)  

          5 classes

          March 16, 2011, 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 Talent Show by Laurie Keller 

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

Event coordination: Sue Porter, Polycom Education Consultant

Scrambled States of America Talent Show is a sequel to the popular Scrambled States of America. The adventure and fun continues as the states come together for a talent show where students learn interesting facts about geography and the states.

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. Here is a link to a new wiki that contains a video of the ASK process and a page of preparation resources - 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 sue.porter@polycom.com