Grades 2-12: Author Visit with Patricia McKissack: Creative Writing - Science Fiction

Content Provider		Cooperating School Districts New Links to New Learning
Contact Information		Rebecca Morrison rmorrison@csd.org Cooperating School Districts 1460 Craig Road St. Louis, MO 63146 United States Phone: (314) 692-1274 Fax: (314) 872-9128
Program Type		Program Series This is a three part series. You must register for all three videoconferences. A former teacher, Pat works with elementary through high school students.
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Maximum Number of Participants		30
Minimum Number of Participants		10
Primary Disciplines		Language Arts/English, Writing, Science Fiction
Secondary Disciplines		Communications
Program Description		St. Louis author, Patricia McKissack, teaches students how to write. During hands-on and highly interactive sessions, students discuss plot, themes, character development and more. In a series of three videoconferences, Ms.McKissack customizes for any grade level and any part of the writing process. In the first videoconference, the author meets with the teachers to discuss the goals of the author visit and what books they would like her to present. In the second, the author dialogs with students, and in the third videoconference she gives feedback to students about the writing and illustrations the students have done.
Program Format		In the first videoconference with students, Ms. McKissack introduces herself and gives a brief biographical background including how she came to be a writer. Then, she goes into a lesson, which could focus on brainstorming, revision, rhyme patterns, or any other area that the teachers have agreed upon. Time is left for questions and answers from the students. The author then makes a writing assignment to the students. When they get back together in the last videoconference, she gives them feedback about their writing.
Objectives		The goal of the project is to introduce students to the process that authors use to write and illustrate a book and to engage them in writing activities themselves that mirror this process. At the end of the project students will be able to: Use brainstorming and invention techniques to come up with ideas for writing. Use a journal to record their observations of places, people, and lists of facts from which they draw to write stories. Discriminate between different types of audiences. Create a science fiction story line. Understand character development and create their own characters. Understand descriptive techniques in writing and write descriptive paragraphs. Create multiple drafts of their work and share them through peer editing. Analyze their writing and that of other students. Share their work through email with the authors and with each other. Evaluate the writing of others and give constructive feedback. Revise their writing to conform to the correct standards of English.
National Standards to which this program aligns		National NS.K-12.4 Language Arts Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes. NS.K-12.5 Language Arts Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes. NS.K-12.6 Language Arts Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and nonprint texts. NS.K-12.8 Language Arts Students use a variety of technological and informational resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge. NS.K-12.12 Language Arts Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns		Missouri Communication Arts In Communication Arts, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of and proficiency in: 1. speaking and writing standard English (including grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, capitalization) 2. reading and evaluating fiction, poetry and drama 5. comprehending and evaluating the content and artistic aspects of oral and visual presentations (such as story-telling, debates, lectures, multi-media productions)
Program Length		1 hour for teachers; 1 hour for students
Dates/Times		Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile. 4/13/2011 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 04/01/2011 4/27/2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 04/01/2011 5/11/2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 04/01/2011
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $750.00
Program Fee Notes		New Links members pay only $650. P.O.'s will be accepted. Payment is due thirty days from receipt of invoice.
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature, ie. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 4 days notice.
Is recording allowed?		No
Recording Notes		recording is not allowed
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		We prefer that schools dial into us or our bridge, but if necessary, we can dial out to them. All ISDN line costs are borne by the school.

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Grades 3-8: Meet Newberry Award-Winner Jacqueline Kelly

Content Provider		Amon Carter Museum 2007-08, 2008-09 Honorable Mention
Contact Information		Nancy Strickland nancy.strickland@cartermuseum.org 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 United States Phone: (817) 989-5038 Fax: (817) 989-5039
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Maximum Number of Participants		There is no maximum.
Minimum Number of Participants		There is no minimum
Primary Disciplines		Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Reading, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Writing
Program Description		Meet Jacqueline Kelly, Newberry award-winning author of The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. Ms Kelly, practiced both law and medicine before finding her real passion—writing ! In addition to reading excerpts from her book, Ms. Kelly will discuss the source of her creative ideas and describe how she weaves them into imaginative stories. Originating from the galleries of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, this program will connect art, language arts, and science. With reference to the book’s heroine Callie Vee and her grandfather who explored the wilds of central Texas, discovering and documenting a new plant species, participants in this program will also see spectacular images of plant life in the form of botanical prints published in books dating back to the 17th century. These rare books (some quite large!) are currently on view in a special exhibition entitled Nature Bound: Illustrated Botanical Books, co-curated by librarians from The Botanical Research Institute of Texas and the Carter Museum.
Program Format		The author will read and speak to students about the creative process for approximately 30 minutes. Using an inquirey-based format, botanical prints will be shown and discussed for about 10 minutes. Interactive sites will be invited to ask questions of the author.
Objectives		- explore historical fiction and experience the writing process through the words of a successful children's novelist. - find connections between art and literature. - develop an appreciation for a museum gallery experience.
Program Length		50 minutes
Dates/Times		Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile. 3/25/2011 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM 9:40 AM - 11:00 AM 03/22/2011
Date/Time Notes		This is a special event and will only be offered once this year.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $100.00 View Only Cost: $50.00
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 K IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		We require schools to dial our bridge, Education Service Center Region XI. We are IP to Region XI. Region XI can dial ISDN or IP. For Region XI, contact Lori Hamm at 817-740-7516 or email lhamm@esc11.net

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Grades 5-7: Special Needs The Bridges over River Foyle

The KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest is specifically designed for students grades 6-12 and provides an opportunity for inquisitive learners to work within a project team, develop and fine-tune research skills, and then create an interactive presentation using technology as a tool. This program is one of 75 submissions in this years KC3 offerings available to audience sites.

***The Bridges over River Foyle Target Audience Special Needs Students Upper Primary (Grades 5-7) All pupils like using technology whether it is a camera, video or putting together a power point presentation. As part of our community links in Foyle View School, we are looking at the historical, geographical and social history of the development of the City of Derry around the location of the three bridges. Join us as we visit this distinctive landscape in our home of Northern Ireland. REGISTER for dates and times available: http://www.cilc.org/calendar_event_detail.aspx?id=250

Bev Mattocks

Consultant / Project Manager

Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)

Transforming Learning Through Collaborative Technologies

_________________

251 E. Ohio Street, Suite 960

Indianapolis, IN 46204

765.435.2360 office

765.366.1815 cell

www.cilc.org

Grades 3-12: Kids Creating Community Content

The KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest is specifically designed for students grades 6-12 and provides an opportunity for inquisitive learners to work within a project team, develop and fine-tune research skills, and then create an interactive presentation using technology as a tool. Below are some of the 75 submissions in this years KC3 program available to audience sites.

From Plants to Pants - Target Audience Grades 3-4 (ages 8-10) Surrounding our community are acres upon acres of cotton fields. Join us as we share about the appearance of cotton from the stalk, after ginning, and after becoming a fiber. Our listeners will have the opportunity to make their own cotton plant and to design their own pair of jeans. REGISTER for dates and times available: http://www.cilc.org/calendar_event_detail.aspx?id=294

The WASP of Word War II Target Audience Grades 3-4 (ages 8-10) The WASP of World War II were not your ordinary definition of WASP. Yes, they did have wings. Yes, they did fly through the sky. Yes, they were accompanied by a buzzing noise. But they were not insects capable of a nasty sting. The WASP of WWII were actually flying women. Let us take you on a trip with women pilots who trained just 7 miles from our small town of Roscoe, Texas. REGISTER for dates and times available: http://www.cilc.org/calendar_event_detail.aspx?id=295

An Eagle in the Water - Target Audience Grade 4-6 (ages 9-12) Learn about one of the most harrowing experiences in US military history. Just a few days after delivering the first atomic bomb to be used in combat, a torpedo struck the USS Indianapolis on July 30th 1945, and within 12 minutes the ship sank. Only 317 men aboard survived 5 nights and 4 days in the shark invested waters of the Philippine Sea. We will have this story recounted by one of its survivors, Seaman First Class- L.D. Cox, a former student of Sidney High School. REGISTER for dates and times available: http://www.cilc.org/calendar_event_detail.aspx?id=296

Spider Rock Treasure: The Mysteries Within Target Audience Grades 4-5 (ages 9-11) Would you be interested in discovering a hidden treasure? Explore the mysteries of the creators of Spider Rock in Central Texas. Go back in time and visit the towns where the Spider rocks were discovered. Learn about a mystery that has been going on for years without an answer. REGISTER for dates and times available: http://www.cilc.org/calendar_event_detail.aspx?id=297

Where Have All the Peanuts Gone? Target Audience Grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) Our community used to be the peanut capital of the southwest, and possibly of the United States. About 5 years ago, the peanut processors and farmers moved to West Texas. The effects this move has made on our community has been tremendous. Join us as we investigate the reasons for the decline of this product in this area and see how this small town has found other ways to bring in revenue. REGISTER for dates and times available: http://www.cilc.org/calendar_event_detail.aspx?id=298

American Indians; Survival Before the Bow and Arrow Target Audience Grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) The first Americans arrived in the New World equipped with the latest technology available, which enabled them to survive by hunting large animals at relatively long range. In the atlatl(arrowhead), they had an extremely effective weapon that allowed these hunters to throw a spear much farther than they could before, and with the force necessary to bring down large game. No one really knows how old this weapon system is, but it was in use around the world at least 20,000 years ago -- and stayed in use until relatively recent times of 700 years ago. Enthusiasts all over America search for "arrowheads." In this program, you will see that most "arrowheads" were never really "arrow" heads, but rather part of a much earlier weapon system used worldwide known as an Atlatl. You will learn what the atlatl is, and how it was used, as well as compare arrowheads to atlatl dart points. REGISTER for dates and times available: http://www.cilc.org/calendar_event_detail.aspx?id=299

Rosie The Riveter Target Audience Grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) Our topic deals with the changes women had to make during World War II when the men went to war. Specifically, Rosie the Riveter, and women in industry taking the place of men. We will show the various jobs, trials and tribulations of women entering the world of work and changes in society. REGISTER for dates and times available: http://www.cilc.org/calendar_event_detail.aspx?id=300

Black Gold in Boomtown Breckenridge Target Audience Grades 4-7 (ages 9-13) For most people, the smell of rotten eggs is a disgusting and revolting sensation. But for us, it smells like home. Come and experience life in a boomtown with an oil/gas economy that affects the daily lives of millions of people. We will share with students the process of oil/gas creation, drilling, refining, and consumption. We will do this from the viewpoint of a town that has ridden the oil economy up and down for almost 100 years. We hope to share with others how our everyday life based on oil & gas effect millions of people outside of our little town. REGISTER for dates and times available: http://www.cilc.org/calendar_event_detail.aspx?id=280

Backwoods of Alabama Target Audience Grades 4-6 (ages 9-12) The beautiful, natural resources of rural Alabama often lead to interests in nature and outdoor recreation. Join this group of sixth grade boys as they describe growing up in the deep south and learning to fish and hunt at an early age! Students will share their experiences and knowledge of fishing and hunting game (deer, squirrels, and turkey). Students will provide an overview of life in rural Alabama, focusing on the natural resources that provide outdoor recreational opportunities in the community. REGISTER for dates and times available http://www.cilc.org/calendar_event_detail.aspx?id=263

Bev Mattocks

Consultant / Project Manager

Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)

Transforming Learning Through Collaborative Technologies

_________________

251 E. Ohio Street, Suite 960

Indianapolis, IN 46204

765.435.2360 office

765.366.1815 cell

www.cilc.org

http://kc3.cilc.org

http://blog.cilc.org