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Julianne Harmatz (@jarhartz) created an erasure poem called “Code Switch,” which was inspired by a post Dana Murphy wrote here. The poem was created using a slice of life story she wrote. An erasure poem is a great way to try your hand at poetry while still conveying a narrative. If you want to try something different today, read Julianne’s “Code Switch” post and then have-a-go with an erasure poem today.
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Our Lucky Boy…. Loved his Hugs
http://firstgradedelight.blogspot.com/2014/03/our-lucky-boy-somebody-needs-hug-slice.html
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http://visitingexcellence.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/brown-fades-to-taupe/
A Little Splash of Yellow
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I am having fun! LOVE that I chose to write under a pseudonym so I’d be free to grouse or choose personal topics…write when I’m grumpy, write when I’m mad or sad as well as happy.
What feels challenging is posting by midnight (never mind EST!) when I have so much teacher homework to do and so many family responsibilities to meet. Likely I won’t always make it.
http://annedeeboyar.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/phew-posts-posts-everywhere/
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A poetic ode to what we do as teachers. I read my blog to my students daily so this is a thinly veiled metaphor valuing who they are as individuals.
http://msikking.edublogs.org/2014/03/06/and-the-point-is/
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Why I Blog…http://www.theothersideoftheequation.com/2014/03/why-i-blog.html
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oh well, too late for EST
http://wakeupandwrite.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/growing/
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Who am I to judge?
http://nmjoy24.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/who-am-i-to-judge/
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Keeping a secret can be hard work…but the payoff can be rather wonderful!
http://asliceofmylife.com/2014/03/my-little-secret/
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Exploring new ways to play with poetry in the classroom
http://projectchameleon.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol14-thirteen-ways.html
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Morning commute put in perspective.
http://wp.me/pPury-12a
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Another Poem for Day 5. Everyone’s comments are wonderful and inspiring.
http://theleadgoose.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-5-poem.html
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A poem today http://onathought.com/2014/03/06/156/
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A slice I hope is well done since I’m super sleepy!!!
http://amandacornwell.edublogs.org/2014/03/05/at-school-solsc-531/
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http://readingteacherwrites.com/2014/03/06/day-5-solsc-sl…tory-challenge/
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Whew, a little close to the deadline, but what can I say – I’m a writer – http://etceteraward.blogspot.com/2014/03/i-write-therefore.html
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After school…..http://teachreflectbeinspired.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/after-school/
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http://readingteacherwrites.com/2014/03/06/day-5-solsc-sl…tory-challenge/
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Another missed page…
http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-531-parenting-from-afar.html
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Today I was a student in a great class!
http://rvrocketscience1.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-great-class.html
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http://wp.me/p28u6D-2E
I am so proud that I am getting in the routine again of writing daily. It is such a great practice to take the time to reflect, compose, finesse words into sentences that track across the page on a journey to who knows where!
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http://bkitchen28.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/fluorescent-lights-of-the-fight/
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You Want a Slice of Me? Here it is: http://meanderingmaya.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/you-want-a-slice-of-me/.
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Almost didn’t get this written. Everyone is not connected, especially if he doesn’t want to be. https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4414751555965307423#editor/target=page;pageID=809744144714610662
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Life lessons when you’re eight
http://boysanddogs.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/father-to-son/
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archermom.blogspot.com/2014/03/what-we-allow.html
frustrated with friends and how they allow themselves to be treated.
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http://usingthewholedancefloor.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/mini-win/
🙂
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Wow! I’m pretty late tonight!!
My One and Only Dad: http://sznngibbs.wordpress.com/
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Indiana’s Proposed New Standards
http://teacherblogbecky46703.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/proposed-new-standards-yikes/
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http://hutchtreasures.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/wednesdays-are-way-better/
Compared to my post on Monday, Wednesdays are great!
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My bodyguard Martha, who is a dog, has to lose weight. Her doctor told my typist, Mrs. Hodges,to cut back on how much food she gets.
Can you guess who much she will weigh a month from now?
xo
Pooh Hodges – The Cat Who Writes
http://thecatwhowrites.com/martha-the-dog-weighing-in-at-104-has-joined-weight-watchers/
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Day 5: Martian Haiku
http://meandmysoliloquy.blogspot.com/2014/03/martian-haiku.html
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Today I Love a good pampering!
http://triciaeaton.blogspot.com/2014/03/today-i-love-good-pamperingslice-of.html
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Did you know the Field Museum in Chicago has a Chief Curiosity Officer?
http://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/solc-2014-chief-curiosity-officer/
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Post 5: Lies you tell http://jwhite9215.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/lies-you-tell/
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First time blogger here! Loving it so far
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Laurie- Be sure to post your unique URL so we can check out your daily posts
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Laurie-you don’t have a link so I can find you. Can you post the specific URL of your Writing?
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Sorry! I thought it was there. https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4427946024352719381#editor/target=post;postID=4908142090015087278
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This is my first attempt at blogging! Loving it so far.
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I was in the middle of writing my slice when the craziest thing happened…I’m still sitting here wondering what is going on. How am I going to go to bed now???
http://amcordell.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/flashing-lights/
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Whoops, I did it again!
Today’s slice –
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2014/03/whoops-solc-march-5.html
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It’s been easier than I expected to come up with ideas and find time to write daily. (We’ll see if I still say that at the end of the month – ha!)
The most challenging piece for me has actually been related to the classroom challenge. I don’t actually teach any writing this year; my students are either in my technology class or not even my students at all. They are a small group who volunteered to do this challenge with me which is awesome, but I see all these teaching points and have no time to teach them. It’s so frustrating!
Anyway, here is my slice for today: http://www.qualityeducator.net/blog/busy-unaccomplishment/.
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Daily Accomplishments are task oriented. Are you a doer?
http://imaginethatcrystalbrooks.blogspot.com/
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My night off!
http://awesomelybusy.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/wednesday/
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My love hate relationship with running!
http://sgeijer.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/love-hate-relationship/
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Are you a reader? According to Penny Kittle, readers have plans. Do you? http://everystudenteveryday.blogspot.com/2014/03/readers-have-plans-whats-yours.html
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Writers thank you for your feedback and for sharing your work. I share part of this experience with my students daily.
http://workingonwriting.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/wallah/
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I’m having fun overall, but today was the first day it took a while for inspiration to strike. I wrote about the snow last night, after it was 61 degrees during the day. The high today was 51 and we may hit 70 tomorrow! Gotta love spring in Colorado! http://teachingfrombehind.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-5-of-31-march-5-2014-spring-snow.html
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Those sure are some temp. fluctuations!
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Colorado at its best! : )
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Yesterday, I was Irritated Student 2.0, but this time, I did something about it… what would you do? http://jenbaum-laughoftenlovemuch.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-5-irritated-student-20.html
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So much fun walking down memory lane for this special slice! 🙂
http://debllairson.blogspot.com/2014/03/c-n-d-y-newspaper.html
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Erasure poetry–my new favorite.
http://dawnaguilar.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/beast-poetry/
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Thinking about my one word and intention for March..
http://seekingsix.blogspot.com/2014/03/olw-well-ordered.html
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Today my slice is short and I think that’s important to remember as we write each day. The length can vary and some slices are just small.
Today I am sharing some reading advice I got today.
http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-2014-5-of-31-i-got-some-reading.html
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Guess Who’s Slicing
http://merelydaybyday.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-guess-whos-slicing-5-of-31.html
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Three year olds are complicated http://itsnotquiteelementary.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/three-year-olds-are/
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Just got in. Here is a tiny slice.
http://apples94.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/simple-pleasures/
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A small slice…http://ellensruminations.blogspot.com/2014/03/family-table.html
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http://snowflakes6.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/slice-of-life-challenge-2014-day-5-hide-and-seek/
playing hide and seek 🙂
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Today was Wacky Wednesday in my Kindergarten classroom, and I wore wacky clothes, but hardly any of my peers noticed (or said anything), and that just makes me think maybe I look wacky everyday??
http://ex-expatmom.blogspot.com/2014/03/wacky-wednesday.html
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http://thethingsweread.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-5-tv-pick-up-lines.html
The things on TV
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Day 5: I am new to slicing this year but I am excited about this new adventure. So far, for me the biggest challenge has been to remember to slice each day and then finding time to sit at my computer long enough to do it. My students are also first time slicers and their excitement has been contagious.
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Here is Colleen’s link : http://mrsshulerssixthgrade.blogspot.com/2014/03/sharing-slices-of-life.html
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Lots of fun today celebrating National Read Aloud Day http://royalstoncommunityschool.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/national-read-aloud-day/
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The Value of Collaboration
http://squeezingitallin.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/the-value-of-collaboration.html
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I like the reliability of writing daily. I like being able to depend on posting on my blog as a way to decompress, explore, and validate.
http://waggonerwhim.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-5.html
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Decompression, exploration, and validation –> All are great reasons to write!
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Still here!!
http://ateachersruminations.blogspot.com/2014/03/declaration.html
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I’m loving this daily blogging — for the reading and responding as much as the challenge of teasing out one moment from the landslide of a day’s experiences.
http://wp.me/p3cml8-aG
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It has been a little tricky fitting in the writing, I work best in the am, but time is limited that time of day. But I have been enjoying this slicing experience a lot so far.
http://parentingandpedagogy.blogspot.com/2014/03/whats-in-arrival.html
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http://lalalalark.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/slice-of-life-day-5/
day number 5! just some more daily thoughts…
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This is my first challenge and everything had been going really well until yesterday when my computer went down…guess what my slice is about tomorrow! 🙂
Today’s post is about a surprise from a captcha phrase!
http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-5-captcha-surprise.html
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Third Grade Authors: http://jenniebblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/third-grade-authors/
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Warms my heart
Jbmiller73.wordpress.com
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My sympathy for kids these days http://jess2e28.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/kids-these-days/
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Woohoo! Day #5 – I’m rereading old notebooks to pan for some nuggets. Found a goodie. http://islandsofmysoul.com/2014/03/06/a-cabin-story-a-cold-morning/
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Day 5: Sick Day http://stephanieshouldis.blogspot.com/2014/03/solc-day-5-sick-day.html
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How was your day?
http://caroline524.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/whose-child-is-this/
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Slice Day 5: A Moment of Panic
http://mindimusings.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-moment-of-panic.html
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Looking for ideas? I believe in spreading the joy…
http://myteachertown.blogspot.com/2014/03/i-believe-in-spreading-joy.html
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BE HAPPY!!
http://chocolatedelight2.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/because-im-happy/
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Can I get some appreciation? http://cowscantfly.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/an-insightful-trip-to-the-pediatrician/
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Worrying about memory loss.
http://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/march-slice-of-life-5/
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I found myself looking forward to MY writing time. Definitely enjoy the reading of posts, as well. My writing today is a reflection of this SOL process.
http://pelicansandprose.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/march-5-2014/
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Today’s slice is about a rapping cowboy. http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-5-of-31-hilow.html
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I am enjoying the challenge, but sometimes feel I making my post by the skin of my teeth. I enjoyed trying to get today’s post ready. I hope you enjoy it too:
http://mary-anderingcreatively.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-gorgeous-hawk-pays-visit.html
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Student Awareness Project: http://whataboutariana.edublogs.org/2014/03/05/student-homelessness-awareness-project/
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Penguins and Ink… Dad, ink wells and a grade school prank: http://portable-teacher.blogspot.com/2014/03/penguins-and-ink.html
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We are one of THOSE schools who made an ISTEP video…by the way, I’m the one in the headband 🙂 oh and if the link in my post doesn’t work just search ISTEP 2014 on YouTube- first video.
http://pursuit-of-sanity.blogspot.com/2014/03/istep-video.html?m=1
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Cooking is just not my thing.
http://teachingandlearning-carr.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-day-5-cooking.html
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http://suski1963.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/a-trying-day/
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Day 5: http://whataboutariana.edublogs.org/
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My students show me they are growing up…
http://myrandomwonderings.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/moment-of-clarity/
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Not the best night in the kitchen.
http://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2014/03/food-fail.html
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Reflections on Ash Wednesday
http://kaymcgriff.edublogs.org/2014/03/05/8716/
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Tomorrow is our big multicultural event after school! This year, I’ve gotten my ELL students involved (for some reason, that had not occurred to their former teachers…), and it’s going to be amazing!!! They are excited and proud of this chance to share their culture with our whole school community!
http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2014/03/real-purpose-real-enthusiasm.html
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Middle school teacher turned Literacy Coach…and 2nd grade substitute today. Read about my day: http://bigtimeliteracy.blogspot.com/2014/03/i-cant-hang.html
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Visit for a moment, but really, go visit my friend Kris. You will find her link in my slice. http://teachingyoungwriters.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-slicer.html
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5/31: You’ve Got Mail!
http://kamsreading.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-531-youve-got-mail.html
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Ready to Test Now
http://throighmyeyes.blogspot.com/2014/03/to-test-now.html
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Do you write the way you live your life? This is what I mean…
http://writekimwrite.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/reflection/
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I’ts just been one of those days….
http://firstgradedelight.blogspot.com/2014/03/it-was-just-one-of-those-daysslice-of.html
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I love doing the slicing challenge, but it definitely challenges me to fit writing into my daily schedule. Today I wrote about how tired I feel lately.
http://payanwriting.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-exhaustion-35.html
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No kidding! It’s hard to find the time every day, isn’t it?
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Here is Day 5 of my first SOL Challenge! I’m enjoying thinking about what topic to write about each day. Visiting other blogs to comment on others’ SOL entries is also very rewarding. Finding time and literally carving it as almost an appointment to keep is absolutely key for me to ensure that an entry is logged each day! Today, I share a bit about how I extended this challenge to the students in my classroom…
http://inspiringaloveofreading.blogspot.com/2014/03/classroom-writing-challenge.html
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The appointment thing is a great way to make it manageable.
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I miss that loving feeling I used to have with the gym.
http://sliceoflifewriting.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/solsc-2014-slice-5/
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This is my second year doing the SOLC. I seem to have more going on in my life this year than I did last year, so it is more difficult to carve out time for this. I’m committed, though, and plan on writing each and every day!
http://mvervinck.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/628-on-a-wednesday-evening/
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Yea! So glad you’re committed to it.
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Literacy and quality of life, courtesy of my birthday: http://morebooksthantime.blogspot.com/2014/03/solc-2014-day-5-reading-and-writing-my.html
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A short post. Read and you will soon know why!
http://lifeontherunshari.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-slice-of-life-i-could-have-done.html
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http://dreaminwithdar.blogspot.com/2014/03/learning-to-smile-again.html
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http://tmadayinthelife.blogspot.com/2014/03/cold-water.html
Finding it difficult to make time…once I do, I don’t want to stop!
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http://slatteysol4.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/words/
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Day 5 post – What Kind of Learner Are You? http://learningisgrowing.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/what-kind-of-learner-are-you/
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Why I’m grateful for happy people: http://smilingallthewhile.blogspot.com/2014/03/happy-happy-happy.html
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When was your last reading emergency? Your child’s? Can we create reading emergencies?
http://literacycoachingthoughts.blogspot.com/2014/03/creating-reading-emergencies.html#links
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http://pscilla.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/pero-like/
Got this one in on the train. No internet, no problem.
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PLC Time: http://blazelearningandteaching.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/plc-time/
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Shockingly early for me … http://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/tkr-tales-1/
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It really is! Glad you’re here!
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http://shellybelly75blog.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/my-sandbox-family/
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I’m surprised that I still have something to write! Learning to give thoughtful comments. http://kristinemblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/simply-teaching/
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This is my first year participating and I want to thank you for the inspiration part of each day’s message. I was really stumped today. But then I tried writing and erasure poetry. Such fun!
http://rdgtchr.blogspot.com/2014/03/peaceful-pause.html
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Quilt in progress and Proverbs chapter 5
http://makesharegive.blogspot.com/2014/03/make.html
So glad I decided to link up last year’s slice each day. Nice memories! Just found out we have a one-hour delay tomorrow! I finally get to write with my kiddos!
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http://cthompson2014.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/skills/
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Enjoy this short and sweet slice especially if you need a taste of summer like me…
http://firecrackersummer.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/cherry-pickin-at-its-best/
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Yesterday’s frustration lead to today’s productive buzz!
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-5-from-frustration-to-productive.html
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I’m so glad I’m sticking with it so far! Not sure I’m having fun yet, but glad I’ve committed. http://desreadsandwrites.blogspot.com/2014/03/capturing-moment.html
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http://morethanblueberries.blogspot.ca/2014/03/lenten-dreams-sweet-dreams.html?m=1
Like for so many others, today marks the first of forty days of Lent, and so my husband and I took up our yearly challenge!
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Long days, late nights and an insomniac 3-year-old.
http://writeaboutanythin.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-5-of-31-sleepless-night.html
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Fun Feeding Horses http://shredsofmymind.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-5-horse-feeding-fun.html
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Childhood friend
http://larmourblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/childhood-friend/
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Ashes to ashes – The season begins
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2014/03/ashes-to-ashes.html
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In the early morning hours…http://www.klingercafe.com/2014/03/daddy-sol14-5.html
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I found the challenge of being more descriptive worth rising to. Dust and Ashes. http://cestmoiview.blogspot.com/2014/03/for-dust-you-are-and-to-dust-you-will.html
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http://buckeyegrl.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/day-5.html
I’ve made it five days!
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http://readwritethinkgrow.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-to-day-at-office-solsc-2014-531.html
A glimpse from the office
This year I am typically doing my posts earlier in the day. With the EST deadline it helps me to do this since that is 9 PM in my time zone and I know that if I don’t do it early, I might get busy with the end of the day and miss the cut-off.
While I debated doing some for the next day after 9PM, it just doesn’t seem to fit since it isn’t technically the next day yet.
I am enjoying the journey once again, pushing myself to just write about whatever is happening right then if an idea does not instantly pop into mind.
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Bucket List
http://lifeunexpected811.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/my-bucket-list/
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What I learned about writing at a parent-teacher conference. http://thirdandrosedale.blogspot.com/
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What will happen when she is gone?
http://kmurphy1027.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/driving/
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Slice #5 Stop
http://sweathersblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/stop/
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Ridicule…
http://patriciaadhahn.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/ridicule/
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I am definitely enjoying myself this year! 🙂 Part of the reason I have was eager to participate this year is my personal need to find some way to balance my life and carve out some time for my own stuff. I am taking a course that begins in April and I thought this would be a good way to help me figure out how to get an hour or so of computer time during the day. I, as always, enjoy reading about the experiences of others, and appreciate the encouraging comments.
http://alotalot.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/slice-of-life-2014-5/
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Lessons learned too late….
http://sunsandstone.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-cautionary-tale.html
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What’s a creeper? http://valsgalore.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-trip-down-wikipedia-whirlpool.html
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Day 5 of my first SOLSC–enjoying myself, but making a mess:
http://wearthecape.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-schmutz.html
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My experience being the Boss’ Daughter
http://tgtmmusings.blogspot.com/#!/2014/03/the-boss-daughter.html
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http://adriennewiley.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/today Best part of slicing: getting my brain moving! Most challenging part of slicing: making my brain get moving!
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Celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2014:
http://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/slice-of-life-march-challenge-march-5th-2014-a-slice-of-our-read-aloud-day/
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We took the middle school kids to see the high school musical today…
http://walkthewalkblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/all-that-is-good.html
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A slice from the school day…
http://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/it-doesnt-take-muchsolsc2014/
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Sorry forgot the title…. Clean Water for All
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http://www.nothing2read.com/2014/03/clean-water-for-all.html
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Papa
http://erinj7.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/papa/
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Nurture
http://writereadlearn.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/weve-got-this/
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Have you ever said something stupid?
: http://butlerbin2013.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/im-with-cecile/
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It’s a matter of spirit…..
http://wp.me/p16XoV-N
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I am setting my Lenten resolution today. With a shout out to Michelle Haseltine for inspiring kindness. http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/give-up-take-on/
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Tiny but Mighty…a Lena story http://familytrove.blogspot.com/2014/03/tiny-but-mighty.html
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Totally influenced by another writer
http://screech33.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/and-the-gold-medal-goes-to-ava/
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http://writing1973.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/success-seems/
My Quote for today!
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Ready to test! Bring it on! Enjoy this video. Try not to laugh too much.
http://alittlefaithandalotofheart.blogspot.com/2014/03/ready-to-test.html?m=1
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For Women Only http://wp.me/p3Gehh-cH
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Getting a baby to sleep is HARD. http://annagratzliteracy.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-slice-of-life-story-challenge-day_5.html
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And I finally cave and write a weather slice. Ugh. Right now my days seem so monotonous..hard to find new things to write about.
http://coffeefueledmusings.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/day-5-enough-already/
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http://visitingexcellence.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/that-couple/
Grow Old with Me
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This has been a big challenge for me…it is only Day 5. I’m teaching a kindergarten first grade combination. It takes everything I have each day. I really need to stick with this challenge because I am enjoying meeting new folks, reading the posts and reading your comments. This is a supportive group of individuals!
Rainbow in the Sky
http://wp.me/p4lQJK-k7
Sarah Winchell
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It can feel crazy-busy in the beginning. Pace yourself. (And yes, it’s a great group of writers!)
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Saying No to SayYes
http://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/saying-no-to-say-yes-march-post-5/
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My husband has been helping me post my slices but he’s off skiing this morning so I’m on my own. Fitting given the topic of my post today.
Colorado Native
http://dianesweeney.com/colorado-native/
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My childish anxiety of running on the treadmill at the gym. Please help me get over this! Tips are appreciated! 🙂
http://runningfancy.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/im-a-big-fat-chicken/
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Happy World Read Aloud Day – It’s Day 5 of SOL and I shared about Read Across America
http://www.kidlitfrenzy.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-read-across-america-sol14.html
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For me, this slice project is the perfect blend of personal and professional development. I’ve had feelings validated and gained insights to others and how they feel.
My post for Day 5… “Houston, we have a problem….”
http://nessasnoise.blogspot.com/2014/03/houston-we-have-problem.html
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People say some interesting things to pregnant women. http://shewritesbecause.blogspot.com/2014/03/did-you-have-that-baby-yet.html
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Today’s writing is all about how a random phone call from my sister (about a scent-sending accessory for smart phones) caused me to remember my inspirational 5th-grade teacher.
http://writingwithoutaniche.blogspot.com/2014/03/my-phone-rang-at-714-this-morning.html
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Do you have moderate rain?
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc5-meandering-through-raindrops.html
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http://shaggerspicchu.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/the-story-of-the-little-monster-and-the-rowdy-police-officers/
Well today I was challenged by a friend to step out of my writing comfort zone. I will admit, I feel most comfortable with poetry but I accepted the challenge. Here is my non-poem for today 😀
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A few snippets of my day…
http://aggiekesler.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/today-i-sol-5/
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What I love to watch on t.v. / dvds
http://jakartajackie.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/the-best-night-of-the-week/
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Puppy Thoughts
http://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/solc-5-of-31-puppy-thoughts/
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Love reading all these great slices. Here’s a little slice about my girls.
http://3rdgradeslicers.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/solsc-march-5-2014/
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Another snow delay! I’m hoping we don’t cancel, but it’s not looking good….http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2014/03/531-never-ending-winter.html
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I admit, this year, the challenge has been a bit harder to get started with. Trying to get 22 kids from my class started on the challenge in addition to posting on my personal blog is quite the task! However, I’m glad that I’ve been taking the time to write daily…even if it means I’m getting less sleep. 😉
http://teachtoinspire.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/slice-of-life-challenge-day-5-a-place-to-call-home/
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I know it’s hectic. I hope your students keep their enthusiasm up!
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Little L tells an adorable story, and I learn an important parenting/teaching lesson:
http://tinyreader.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-story-about-bunny-and-chipmunk.html
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Remembering my baptism. http://jenlv81.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/lent/
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http://kdiez39.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/mikie-the-comedian/
Day 5- a look into the world of a young comedian in training:)
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A child’s question + a dose of perspective. Yikes!
http://livewriteteach.blogspot.com/2014/03/question-slice-531.html
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Hooray for day 5! http://sharpread.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/slice-of-life-princess-labelmaker/
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http://lifesongsing.blog.com/2014/03/05/she-made-a-difference/
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Visiting a classroom helps me realize how much children teach us!
http://dkdougka01.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-five-learning-from.html
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“The Anatomy of a Compliment” Change someone’s day! Slice of Life Day 5–
http://misscollins606.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-march-5th-anatomy-of.html
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My son’s boots. http://www.survivedtoday.blogspot.com/2014/03/boots.html
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Day 5 in which I watch my mother-in-law purchase green beans in an Australian grocery store http://iowatobrisbane.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/solsc-day-five-arrivals/
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http://ccahilldotcom.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/what-was-your-favorite-part/
We all need a little feedback once in a while!
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Thanks to Jack Prelutsky for inspiring my poem today… about my washing machine!
http://www.readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2014/03/ode-to-my-washing-machine-solc-5.html
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Lent – Giving up or Giving More?
http://lmhteach.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/giving-up-or-giving-more/
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Bad News . . . Good News on Antibacterial Soap
http://inspire-lynn.blogspot.com/2014/03/news-alert-for-antibacterial-soap-lovers.html
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Seuss-spiration and other deep thoughts.
http://dysfunctionalityisaword.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-march-5-inspiring-students-to-be.html
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Everyday objects with no-so-everyday meaning – My Mom’s recipe box
http://jwc123.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/march-05th-2014.html
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This has been so rewarding my second year. I’ve so enjoyed reading everyone’s slices. Commenting has been a challenge- in both time and techie issues. But I still love it.
Today’s slice is about Popsicles, I mean icicles.
http://kkoehlerblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/sicles/
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I would try going on to the WordPress forums to see if you can find any suggestions for what to do when you’re going into people’s spam folders. We check our spam folder several times a day during the challenge, but that doesn’t me others do.
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Thanks Stacey. I’ve checked and it seems the only solution is to email them or comment here to ask if they can remove me. No one had another good solution as of yet. Once they unspam me I am free to post again. Bonnie and Donna have my back though and have been most helpful.
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my pharmaceutical adventure
http://booksandbassets.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/my-sinus-infection-solsc-5
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A favorite way of mine to spend some free time – beside reading.
http://arjeha.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/project-complete-almost/
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I knew that time would be the biggest challenge in March. And it is. Writing is fun.
Today’s slice is about choosing books for Literature Circles. I wrote about it in January. Now is a new round.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2014/03/choosing-books-in-literature-circles.html
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whether the weather spring’s set to come soon:
http://fireflytrails.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/cmon-sun/
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There’s something really neat about watching your child play… in three different ways.
http://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/three-kinds-of-play/
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Going well, noticing more – like this work I’m sharing from a student. It stopped me in my tracks and I immediately thought I wanted to slice about it. http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-learning-from-our-students.html
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The challenge for me this year feels comfortable. (This is my fourth year.) I’m looking at my life daily for a new little slice and trying to focus more on my girls to capture their stories to remember and treasure. In addition, I’m also trying to focus on writing small slices and choosing my words carefully and eliminating the unnecessary. I think as a reader of slices this is what I appreciate the most.
Another challenge? There are so many slicers this year! It’s hard to read as many as I would like each day. But last year I set a goal of reading at least 3 slices from “my experience slicers” and 3 new slicers.
Write on friends! You are doing great!
Here’s my slice today: One day my girls don’t want me, the next day they need me.
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-needed-531.html
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It has been a challenge to get around to everyone. I started keeping track on a spreadsheet so I can share the comment love. I want to make sure I get around to new Slicers and the returning ones.
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Friends are what make life interesting. So glad to have some of the best there are!
http://teachlovetravel.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/friends/
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All the Places to Love – inspired slice….http://hollymueller.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-challenge-day-5-place-to.html
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Breathe
http://5whispersoflife.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/breathe/
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I loved this! Any chance you could log in and fish me out of your spam? Thanks!
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I left a comment there for you asking her to try to get you out of her spam.
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At school this year I have had friends who have had family members that have been seriously ill… a leader in our building was also recently diagnosed…hard for us to regroup and move forward these days.
http://twoyearsandfinishingstrong.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/we-hold-our-breath/
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http://jumpinginblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/out-of-the-crib/
A memory from Audrey’s childhood I don’t want to forget
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Do all teachers think this way when you are having a substitute?
http://thirdmusings.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/leavinm/
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This post is about one of my favorite musicians – Jack Gladstone http://windows2mylife.blogspot.com/2014/03/jack-gladstone-and-charlie-russell.html
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Morning moments
http://murphyslawblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/morning-moments/
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Slowing Down
http://travelinma.blogspot.com/2014/03/slowing-down.html
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As soon as I saw it, I knew there was a poem waiting to be written.
http://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/a-journey/
Enjoying every moment I can get to read and comment, unfortunately I don’t have as much time as I’d like.
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Day 5:Lesson from a child.
http://learnlovegrow.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-5-what-child-taught-me.html
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It’s been so difficult deciding what to write about…there’s so much to choose and I’m getting new ideas all the time from so many of these great slices, and comments even! Slice 5 – Ode to Brown:
http://hela124.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/ode-to-brown/
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It IS hard to choose. Yesterday I had to choose three moments since slices just kept appearing in front of me.
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http://peanutrwco.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/confession/ Confessions of a former junior high student who is now a junior high teacher.
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A Spring Small Moment!
http://mywritingstoriesbysally.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-5-spring-story.html
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PD still makes me nervous!
http://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2014/03/bad-pd-dreams.html
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Reevaluation
http://elementaryreflections.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-5-reevaluation.html
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On being self reliant
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-5-do-you-need-my-help.html
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Good morning! Just a glimpse into a day in the life of someone with diabetes:
http://jmk11.blogspot.com/2014/03/diabetes-day-in-life.html
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Definitely having fun, and it is helping me build the habit of NOTICING and then jotting down notes and ideas for future posts…
Today’s Slice is about bringing the world to my classroom.. http://www.mariaselke.com/2014/03/slice-bring-world-to-classroom.html
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That’s a great habit to get into!
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I’m enjoying having some extra moments to read and comment. I still find it challenging to hit the “publish” button knowing that many people will be reading my thoughts and yet, it is so enjoyable to get all the comments on what I’ve written and to be accepted in this community.
My post today is a tribute to a great man in my life.
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-3514-tribute-to-my-dad.html
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So glad you’re here again, Judy!
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Guaranteed your kids will love liver http://thekingzooandfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/2014/03/smells-fishy.html
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A slice of life with Lorelei (my first grade daughter), about reading Mary Poppins with her after her little brothers are on their way to sleep…about the priceless stuff that can happen when we read with our kids.
http://whateverings.blogspot.com/2014/03/reading-mary-poppins-with-lorelei.html
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Always a challenge to find something to write about, always a challenge to try to use new technology, always fun to read your comments and always inspired by other slicers!
Why can’t I throw anything out?
http://rzlearnsomethingnew.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-process-of-dismantling.html
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I’m pushing myself to try out new technologies this month. Not sure what I’ll try next. (I’ll keep looking to Kevin for inspiration!)
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Funny! I used him for my inspiration but still couldn’t make it work for today! I will try, try again tomorrow!
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A small thing that makes a big difference
http://jaanaswritingblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-small-thing-that-makes-big-difference.html
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eReaders vs Books!! What’s better? The battle wages on…what do you think? http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2014/03/digital-vs-paper-readers-aka-books.html
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It’s going pretty well, I’m getting into a rhythm, but I don’t feel my posts are particularly rich. Maybe that’s ok, it’s quantity over quality to get myself back into writing. I’m also finding commenting is still tricky – not sure my comments are “sticking” so I’m trying to comment on at least 5 posts each day to make sure I’ve done my part. In any case, here’s today’s post.
http://kathgillis.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/wake-up-call/
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The commenting is proving to be the biggest challenge this year since we have a wonderful problem… lots of new Slicers! Starting yesterday I began keeping track of blogs I visited on a spreadsheet. (Never had to do that before.) Glad you’re doing your part to make sure to get around to everyone, Kath.
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Do you know what Fastnacht Day is?
http://jmjd.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/timeless-traditions/
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A change
http://showgem.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/buzz/
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The best collaboration is informal.
Seize the Collaborative Moment
http://literacy180.blogspot.com/2014/03/seize-collaborative-moment.html
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No worries yet, getting into the groove of slicing and commenting…finding a routine…and then today’s slice…
Coffee Love!
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2014/03/coffee-love.html
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Did I mention I’m really glad you were able to join us this month, Amy? I’m sure finding a time to write is even more challenging these days, but you’re doing it, which is a great reason to celebrate!
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Confessions of a Line Thief (or how I stole your words to make poems)
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2014/03/05/slice-of-life-the-line-thief/
Kevin
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I was stuck and didn’t have a good thing to write about. I just started. Here ’tis. My number 5 slice. Gratefully Overwhelmed
http://thebeachpapers.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/gratefully-overwhelmed/
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My workday today…
http://readerlee.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/solc-5-a-day-of-work/
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Where my poetry sometimes hides. Reclaiming some lost words.
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge-march-5.html
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http://thisandthatbee.blogspot.ca/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-5.html
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One of my kids is in the “market” for a pet!
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol14-march-5-love-at-first-lick.html
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Day 5: What I had hoped to post yesterday but could not because travel plans continued to change, so out of our control! Paul Harvey’s, “And now for the rest of the story!”
http://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/slice-of-life-5-coming-home/
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I Feel the Need for Speed, and Duct Tape: http://thirdandrosedale.blogspot.com/2014/03/as-i-stated-other-day-i-am-not-speed.html
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Things have changed…
http://handsintothesoil.blogspot.com/2014/03/giving-back.html
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a slice of sad news http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-2014-strong-women.html
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Today’s blatherings on finding our niche.
http://smpeters5.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/solsc-5-valued-voices/
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Wow! I’m honored to have a post shared for inspiration. YOU are all my inspiration. Wonderful slices and wonderful feedback/support.
Here’s a stupid cat story and daily rituals, one old and one new http://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/slice-of-life-day-5-catlike-reflexes/
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Another slice of my life! http://www.teacherdance.org/2014/03/531-my-slice-of-life-every-monday.html
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Family Library Night: http://deowriter.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/solsc-day-5-family-library-night/
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Day 5 of The Slice of Life Challenge! I have enjoyed sharing with my school colleagues my Post about “My Many Colored Days” on Day 4 based on inspiration from a Dr. Seuss book. I am traveling to attend and speak at the NCTIES (North Carolina Technology In Education Society’s) Conference in Raleigh, NC so finishing up the last minute details of my presentation, teaching my classes, cleaning house and packing have been my life for the past couple of days. I have enjoyed stealing away and composing my posts to give me some “ME” time. I also have enjoyed the comments that people have left especially about my Day 3 Post about my Dream Poem and Day 4 Color Poem. I am so glad that I reflected about the car backing out of the space it stole from me at Publix on Saturday in my Day 1 Post about Humility. I’ve shared the contents of it with students and friends who are amazed that the guy humbled himself after leaving me speechless. Here’s my link to my Day 5 blog about a special object in my family that has helped to pass the torch of literacy to my mom and to me: http://techencounter.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/lighting-up-literacy/
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Sharing our slices with others is by far the best part!
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Good morning!
http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2014/03/poetry-anyone.html
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Literacy Day and a little Hot Cocoa Mishap. Never a dull moment.
http://primarywordbyword.blogspot.com/2014/03/hot-cocoa-mishap.html
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PLAY-TITUDE #4: Noticing one thing a day can bring about fun play!
Today I noticed Red!
http://show–nottell.blogspot.com/2014/03/play-titude-4-noticing-one-thing.html
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Mornings can really suck as a parent http://freegriffa.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/the-morning-dance/
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