Polycom Special Event

ASK Author Interview with Sue Stauffacher

author of the Wireman Comics series

Date: March 29, 2012, 1:30-2:30 ET (12:30 CT, 11:30 MT, 10:30 PT)

               5 classes

Grades: 5th-12th ESL (English as Second Language) and Reluctant Readers

Required book: Wireman Comics - the first issue is attached as a free download. After registration, you will be sent one Wireman graphic novel for your classroom.

Wireman 1.pdf  - Note: This is a large file which you may not be able to download on your school computer.  You may need to ask your network admin to download it for you.

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

Event coordination: Sue Porter, Polycom Education Consultant

Wireman Comics were written by Sue Stauffacher as a literacy tool - don't tell the students! Wireman teaches novice readers critical skills, including the 100 most common words in the English language in a format that engages students.

For more information about this literacy tool or order more copies, check out the Wireman website - http://www.wiremancomics.com/

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