Hosting a notebook SOLSC for your students?
Even if your students won’t be blogging in March, you can still dip-in & dip-out of the Classroom Challenge in one of two ways.
It’s okay to say “no.”
People are always going to want a piece of your time. It’s up to you to find a way to balance it while maintaining happiness. Therefore, it’s okay to say “no.”
A Little Conferring Secret
Often, one of the things people mention after observing me confer is my wait time. I shouldn’t be surprised by this because it has become a typical response to my … Continue Reading A Little Conferring Secret
Q&A About the Upcoming Classroom SOLSC
Watch a video call I had with elementary school students from Julie Johnson’s school about the upcoming Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge.
A Slicer Data Form
After you link your slice of life story, please fill out the form if you’re planning to participate in the Sixth Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. It will help us keep track of who’s participating in the Challenge AND will assist with prize distribution in April.
5 Reasons to Keep Conference Records
Conference records hold you accountable for meeting with everyone. I know there are lots of students who need you. I know there are students who you think won’t get going … Continue Reading 5 Reasons to Keep Conference Records
Working through Confusion
Around here everyone is hunkered down on a snow day. I’m thinking it might be a sign to some that it’s a perfect day to start a blog. (If you’re … Continue Reading Working through Confusion
Learning the Language of Lawyers: Writing Compelling Arguments
We are thrilled and honored to be guest blogging here this week. We are both huge fans of the blog, the Two Writing Teachers community and of Ruth and Stacey’s … Continue Reading Learning the Language of Lawyers: Writing Compelling Arguments
Revealed #slice2013
Here are the Slice 2013 buttons. Please notice there are two different buttons. One for our traditional challenge… Another for the classroom challenge… These are the official buttons for the … Continue Reading Revealed #slice2013
Introducing Our SOLSC Support Team
Last month I asked for assistance with the upcoming Slice of Life Story Challenge from fellow slicers. The response was tremendous! We now have a team of volunteers who are … Continue Reading Introducing Our SOLSC Support Team
Rest.
Today was a holiday from school. Ever since we’ve added a sixth member to our family, I’ve been conscious about rest. Not just about sleep, but about relaxing and staying … Continue Reading Rest.
Essential Info About the First-Ever Slice of Life Classroom Challenge
The nuts and bolts you need to know to participate in our first-ever online Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge with your students.
Friendship recharges our spirit.
Recharge your spirit by connecting with a dear friend. If you can’t physically meet up, then pick up the phone or Skype with him/her.
Q&A with Patricia MacLachlan + a Giveaway
Like you, I read lots of books. One of my favorite authors has long been Patricia MacLachlan, who I believe is one of the most exquisite writers of our time. … Continue Reading Q&A with Patricia MacLachlan + a Giveaway
Words that are Speaking to Me
Try to remember tenderness is more important than technique. {Ralph Fletcher} (I think this may become my new mantra when thinking about teaching writers. Not only does it apply … Continue Reading Words that are Speaking to Me
Prizes for the 6th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge
The Sixth Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge runs from Friday, March 1st – Sunday, March 31st. Anyone who participates in the adult challenge (not the classroom challenge) for all … Continue Reading Prizes for the 6th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge
