Polycom Special Event

ASK Author Interview with
 Sue Stauffacher         

and her book, Bessie Smith and the Night Riders

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

          5 classes

Grades: 5th-6th grades

Required Book: Bessie Smith and the Night Riders by Sue Stauffacher

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

Event coordination: Sue Porter, Polycom Education Consultant

Celebrate Black History Month with the story of famous blues singer Bessie Smith and how she faced danger. Based on a true incident, Bessie Smith and the Night Riders is an empowering story of standing up for what's right.

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