I know we have four more days left in our writing challenge. However, I didn’t want to wait ’til the end to thank our Support Team. Today seemed like a perfectly fine time to say a hearty thank you, so here goes!
GIVEAWAY GURU: Robin Sheldon has been working behind-the-scenes to track who has been writing and linking daily throughout the Challenge. With a record number of Slicers this year, she’s been exceedingly busy. A huge thank you for your support with this monumental task, Robin!
CONCIERGES: Many thanks to Linda Baie, LeAnn “Elsie” Carpenter, Margaret Simon, and Amanda Villagomez for answering e-mails from Slicers before and during the Challenge. Anna and I appreciated having your assistance with the classroom and individual challenges, respectively!
TECH SUPPORT: Beth Scanlon and Donna Smith spent the first week of the Challenge reaching out to Slicers who needed assistance with linking their slice of life stories. Not only did they correct permalinks on TWT, but they visited Slicers’ blogs to alert them to the issues as well. Their support not only helped people stay in the running for prizes, but it also supported Robin’s efforts to track Slicers on a daily basis. Thank you so much!
WELCOME WAGON: Bonnie Kaplan led a dedicated crew of commenters who reached out to new Slicers this year. Because of an increase in numbers, Bonnie and each of the following people left comments on 10+ new Slicers’ blogs/day. (That doesn’t include returning Slicers whose blogs I noticed them commenting on throughout the challenge!) An enormous thank you to Bonnie and her team for reaching out to new members of our writing tribe.
TWT TEAM: Anna, Beth, Betsy, Dana, and Tara ran various aspects of the challenge, commented on blogs, and wrote alongside me this month. The SOLSC is a worthy, but huge, undertaking so having a team of co-authors makes it more manageable, as well as a lot of fun. You’re an incredible group of women with whom I feel very fortunate to collaborate! My sincerest thanks for your support.
BE INSPIRED:
Loralee Druart (@LDruart) happened upon two baby raccoons at the end of her driveway. She imagined a conversation between them and captured it in a slice of life story. If you come across some animals (at home or in the great outdoors) today, consider observing them closely. Then, craft a slice similar to Laura’s where you capture the imagined dialogue they’re having.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:
- Use the SAME email/username information on all of your March comments.
- Post ONE permalink to your slice of life story by 11:59 p.m. EDT to be in the running for a prize.
- Use #sol14 for tweets about Slice of Life Story Challenge.
- Questions? Contact one of our concierges:
- A – M last names: LeAnn Carpenter (aka: Elsie) – leannecarpenter[at]sbcglobal[dot]net.
- N– Z last names: Amanda Villagomez (aka: Mrs. V.) – amandavillagomez[at]gmail[dot]com.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
- 2014 Support Team
- Getting Started (infographic)
- Prize Information and Late Starters Prize Info
- Slice of Life Information Page
http://desreadsandwrites.blogspot.com/2014/03/three-things.html
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Technology has been my enemy this month. I tried to post this hours ago but it wouldn’t work. Instead of complaining about it, though, I wrote a list of blessings: http://smilingallthewhile.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-list-of-todays-blessings.html
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Day 28: With age comes
Yes, I echo – many many thanks for this gift as a novice writer.
http://meandmysoliloquy.blogspot.com/2014/03/with-age-comes.html
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Yes thank you thank you to all who have worked to create such a great experience for us this year with SOLC – this one is especially for you:
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A cat on my commute: http://girlgriot.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/how-i-wish-we-had-something-to-do/
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Always a Writer – http://projectchameleon.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol14-always-writer.html
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http://blazelearningandteaching.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/job-title-doll-hair-stylist-and-ear-piercer/ American Girl Store
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I should have stayed in bed.
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Whew!!! 🙂
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The first Albums I ever bought
http://teachingfrombehind.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-28-of-31-first-albums-with-my-own.html
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Dad’s out of town, which means I have a new sleeping partner tonight!
http://morethanblueberries.blogspot.ca/2014/03/sweet-dreams.html?m=1
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I’m so grateful that my daughter doesn’t have the same inhibition I did as a child…
http://writeaboutanythin.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-28-of-31-weight-of-silence.html
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http://archermom.blogspot.com/2014/03/tomorrow-is-memorial.html
Is it wrong to compare a memorial service to a high school reunion? Maybe irreverence is my way of coping. 😛
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15 (the poor choices we make at that age)
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The good kind of tough decisions.
http://primarywordbyword.blogspot.com/2014/03/decisions-2831.html
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going home….
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Here is Day 28 of my first SOLC! Today, I share my thoughts about the value of independent reading…
http://inspiringaloveofreading.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-value-of-independent-reading.html
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I’ve had a wonderful, adventurous day. I know I’ll sleep well tonight. 🙂 http://www.qualityeducator.net/blog/the-leak/
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Falling asleep–a quick verse: http://meanderingmaya.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/friday/
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A Friday haiku
http://pelicansandprose.wordpress.com/2014/03/29/march-28-2014/
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http://onathought.com/2014/03/28/sol14-march-28-thank-you-kate-roberts/ A thank you slice to Kate Roberts for her amazing session last Saturday.
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A list of letters to my colleagues. http://teachingyoungwriters.blogspot.com/2014/03/colleague-talk.html
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http://chrisleish.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/the-bittersweet-reality-of-teaching-5th-grade.html
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A little disheartened tonight…
http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-28-little-disheartened.html
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http://buckeyegrl.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/day-28.html
Grateful for friends
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Post 28: http://jwhite9215.wordpress.com/2014/03/29/all-in-stride
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I”m so proud of my baby brother!
http://firstgradedelight.blogspot.com/2014/03/its-all-about-my-baby-brother-slice-of.html
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Those eyes!
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Poem for the lonely nacho cheese lady at our fundraiser tonight…http://kristinemblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/29/fundraiser-nacho-lady/
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Cinnabon with Extra Icing: http://jenniebblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/cinnabon-with-extra-icing/
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My haul at our local children’s resale…
http://pursuit-of-sanity.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-resale.html?m=1
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Vacation
http://waggonerwhim.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-28.html
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Today was one of those days that just makes me laugh. We’re watching Romeo and Juliet. Today we watched “that scene”. And if you teach freshmen, you know exactly which scene I’m talking about http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2014/03/2831-you-only-understand-if-you-teach.html
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http://thekingzooandfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/2014/03/mysteries-of-home.html
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http://ateachersruminations.blogspot.com/2014/03/small-inconveniences.html?m=1
Happy Friday!
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When you don’t have strong family connections, friendships are that much more important. http://sliceoflifewriting.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/solsc-2014-slice-28/
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Procrastination…blessing or curse?
http://lifeontherunshari.blogspot.com/2014/03/procrastination.html
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A quick poem about my hour as the concession stand nacho lady on PTO fundraiser night…
http://misscollins606.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-march-28th-my-hour-as.html
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YES! A HUGE THANK YOU to an INCREDIBLE team that put together another fabulous month of community!!! Way to go!!! And my post is about starting spring break with FIVE words… what would yours be??? http://jenbaum-laughoftenlovemuch.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-28-five-words.html
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Little L tells a bedtime story to her baby brother
http://tinyreader.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-28-sol-story-challenge.html
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No muse, just a day on the job: http://morebooksthantime.blogspot.com/2014/03/solc-2014-day-twenty-eight-snippets.html
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That recurring dream of being unprepared – 21st Century Style http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2014/03/ive-had-for-many-years-recurring-dream.html
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My granddad used to say “It only costs a nickel more to go first class!” http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2014/03/un-niquel-mas.html
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Dinner and a Good Book
http://throighmyeyes.blogspot.com/2014/03/dinner-and-good-book.html
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Much better day today and so glad it is Friday!
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Thank you to everyone who has made this challenge possible and those behind the scenes. This has been my first one and I appreciate all of you!
Today’s slice is a borrowed one – Currently I’m…
http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-28-currently-im.html
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Just a little slice today!
http://adriennewiley.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/back-to-back-t…etings-a-haiku/
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Finally, home and Slicing http://wp.me/p3Gehh-gt
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A more positive follow-up to my list of pet peeves: http://valsgalore.blogspot.com/2014/03/pet-pleasures-another-10-list.html
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http://readingteacherwrites.com/2014/03/28/day-28-solsc-s…tory-challenge/
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Sometimes ice cream is just what you need… My husband caters to my after-dinner sweet tooth!
http://livewriteteach.blogspot.com/2014/03/ice-cream-slice-2831.html
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Ugh – The Big Finish: http://thirdandrosedale.blogspot.com/2014/03/ugh-big-finish.html
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Rest easy, friends…the Caped Defender is on the job!
http://teachingandlearning-carr.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-day-28-caped-defender.html
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My daughter makes me smile http://www.klingercafe.com/2014/03/short-and-sweet-sol14-28.html
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After 8+ months of paperwork and waiting, I finally received an email that changed it all: http://iowatobrisbane.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/solsc-day-twenty-eight-8-months-of-paperwork/
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How music made a difference…
http://sunsandstone.blogspot.com/2014/03/singing-new-tune.html
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Thank you so much to the support team. Hooray for you!
My slice today is about having an accent in a foreign country, and remembering that everyone has an accent somewhere and everyone is a foreigner somewhere.
http://annagratzliteracy.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-slice-of-life-story-challenge-day_28.html
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Do you know what it means to fill a bucket? Stacey filled the buckets of all the Slice of Life Organizers. I also appreciate everyone’s efforts to put together a unique blogging experience for us. Here’s my post on Filling Buckets: http://techencounter.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/filling-buckets/
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Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make this Slice of Life Challenge a success! Can’t believe we’re nearing the end. For today’s slice, and original poem, “The Reward.”
http://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/solc-2014poetry-friday-the-reward/
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Today I love that stupid ouzel bird! Sort of…
http://triciaeaton.blogspot.com/2014/03/today-i-love-ouzel-slice-of-life-2014.html
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As promised..
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Today’s Post: What Is Your Dream? http://learningisgrowing.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/what-is-your-dream/
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A second post about the inspiration from TC Staff Developer Christine Holley–thinking about how to sort pre-assessments:
http://tworeflectiveteachers.blogspot.com/2014/03/pre-assessing-with-different-lenses.html
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Confessions to some love affairs…
http://literacycoachingthoughts.blogspot.com/2014/03/confession-to-numerous-love-affairs.html#links
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Some cutting remarks provide the focus for this slice of life story.
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/slice-of-life-story-challenge-march-28.html
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The team and this challenge has been awesome! Thank you! http://readerlee.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/solsc-29-resolutions-revisited/
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Which would you chose?
http://rzlearnsomethingnew.blogspot.com/2014/03/either-or.html
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Big things happening tomorrow!
http://alittlefaithandalotofheart.blogspot.com/2014/03/big-day-tomorrow.html?m=1
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This is one annual event I try my hardest to avoid, but this year….
http://travelinma.blogspot.com/2014/03/potential-trauma-event.html
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Not much.
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I can’t believe the pressure commitment brings. Here it is my 28th slice banged out in all of 10 mins, read all about my dilemma between busyness and procrastination. http://thebeachpapers.wordpress.com/2014/03/29/is-it-busyness-or-am-i-just-a-procrastinator/
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http://wp.me/p28u6D-8a writing in nature
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http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-28-everything-matters.html
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One infamous parenting technique:
http://butlerbin2013.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/would-i-lie-to-you/
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Almost there
http://scatteredthoughtsmary.blogspot.com/2014/03/tgif.html
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Hi Everyone and happy Friday. I was a little late in getting this post up, but here it is – I contemplate writing with pen vs. computer.
http://www.kidlitfrenzy.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-its-day-28-writing-by.html
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SOL 28/31: Walk With Me
http://kamsreading.blogspot.com/2014/03/sol-2831-walk-with-me.html
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vacation memories
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A few celebrations from the week!
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-28-highlights.html
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Hi, here is my “mighty” slice for today;
http://mary-anderingcreatively.blogspot.com/2014/03/five-minute-friday-mighty.html
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Thank you support team!!
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Thank you to the TWT Support Team. It’s been a great month of writing!!!! I’ll be sad when it’s over.
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http://dreaminwithdar.blogspot.com/2014/03/three-brats.html
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Good way to spend a Friday morning.
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A little trip today. . . :)))) Boy did I smile writing this!
http://parentingandpedagogy.blogspot.com/2014/03/took-little-trip-today.html
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Thanks to everyone! It has been a wonderful experience, yet again.
wandering (a poem)
http://merelydaybyday.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-wandering-28-of-31.html
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Two days of parents in the room for “Learning in Progress”
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2014/03/in-progress.html
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My Sister and I
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There are two way I handle that dreaded emotion ANGER. One is on my own and one is submitted to God this poem explains.
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Day 28- The arrival
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A peak into our home…
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My favourite games.
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A number story…
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Building Foundations – reading to writing
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I am proud to say that I am “Daddy’s Little Girl”
http://tgtmmusings.blogspot.com/#!/2014/03/daddys-little-girl.html
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Why do things happen when you are least ready for them?
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Abandoned hobbies http://jwc123.weebly.com/1/post/2014/03/short-attention-span.html
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My first Slice of Life post! http://writercatdiaries.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/costa-mesa/
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What does a Buddhist Monk Pack?
http://dianesweeney.com/buddhist-monk-pack/
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The passing of IT around my family every Christmas Eve. A fond and funny memory for this last (sniff sniff) flashback Friday.
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http://peanutrwco.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/permamnent-driving-companion/ Driving adventures with little kids
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A timely message.
http://rdgtchr.blogspot.com/2014/03/on-friday-mornings-our-lower-school.html
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As we approach our final slicing days, it’s now or never. I kind of feel like I’m walking in the rain with no umbrella here.
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Had a little garden time yesterday in my very little container garden.
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Why?
http://3rdgradeslicers.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/solsc-march-28-2014/
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back from unintentional hiatus! http://pscilla.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/back-on-the-horse/
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Historical Films: http://whataboutariana.edublogs.org/?p=169
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Andy the Alligator http://familytrove.blogspot.com/2014/03/andy-alligator.html
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It’s All Over or Almost Juicing Day 3
http://www.nothing2read.com/2014/03/its-all-over-or-almost-juicing-day-3.html
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Sprinting through Kuala Lumpur to the Batu Caves…or so I thought…
http://writingwithoutaniche.blogspot.com/2014/03/sprinting-to-batu-caves.html
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Thinking about the testing machine…http://seekingsix.blogspot.com/2014/03/testing-slice-of-american-school-life.html
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I am at war with my husband
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I love this challenge. I always grow in unexpected ways from the experience. Thank you! http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-2014-fifth-grade.html
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Dining Out
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http://learnlovegrow.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-poem-mobiles-crazy-car.html
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When my life intersects with a faith other than my own: Islam
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Back after 6 days . . . not stop trip to our new home . . .
http://inspire-lynn.blogspot.com/2014/03/trip-to-new-mexico.html
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Packing tonight for Kathmandu! I leave tomorrow…:)
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Yes, thank you support team! You made a big difference to all of us first-timers!! It’s so cool that it was a record-breaking number this year! Today’s slice is about The Stupid Smelly Bus…http://hollymueller.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-challenge-day-28-stupid.html
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More thoughts about commenting:
http://kaymcgriff.edublogs.org/2014/03/28/where-are-my-comments/
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about my new ‘assignment’…
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It’s Poetry Friday! I dabble with the arun to arrive at my OLW!
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-28-savoring-light.html
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Starbucks http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-starbucks.html
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A slice in which I put the community we’ve built to the test with the power of my words.
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Another poem for Friday, this time I try rhyming couplets.
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4pm is a magical hour today.
http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-28-of-31-at-4pm.html
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I couldn’t stop with Grandson adventures yet. Though I’m home, I’m still jotting down more mini-slices of those two weeks. Also a poem for Poetry Friday and Poetry Jam that I just wrote for my grandson this morning in there…
http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2014/03/brown-bear-brown-bear.html
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A slice crafted with inspiration from Chris: the I won’t miss and I will miss of spring break —
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-wontwill-2831.html
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Why are revising and editing so hard for students? Do we, the teachers, have a clear picture of the purpose that we use? Here’s a glimpse into the evolution of my instruction – now more explicit in terms of specific “labels” but with students doing the “thinking” work!
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On starting Friday the right way http://itsnotquiteelementary.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/a-good-start-to-friday/
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Adventure, fulfillment, fun–words take you there!
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Here is Deb’s link: http://show–nottell.blogspot.com/2014/03/play-titude-27-playing-with-words.html
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Do you play the thermostat game? We do at my house.
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Any UVA basketball fans out there? Go Hoos!!
http://mywritingstoriesbysally.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-28-lets-go-hoos.html
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Thankful for so much and enjoying every moment.
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2014/03/solsc-32814-embracing-each-moment.html
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Is the busyness getting to you?
http://jaanaswritingblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/is-busyness-getting-to-you.html
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Mix and Match – Matching Kids With Books
http://literacy180.blogspot.com/2014/03/mix-and-match.html
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SOLC + Poetry Friday = Mary Oliver:(and Sophie)
http://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/slice-of-life-march-challengepoetry-friday-march-28th-2014-sophie-my-olw/
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Experimental Poetry today… “blackout” style.
http://www.mariaselke.com/2014/03/slice-experimental-poetry.html
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I’ve been meaning to write about these steps for years.
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Things are a little crazy today. My husband is stepping in as a guest blogger!
http://jmk11.blogspot.com/2014/03/guest-blogger-in-bubble.html
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A story I’ve been thinking about.
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Playing with Scratch and thinking about Open Education
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2014/03/28/slice-of-life-a-little-scratch/
Kevin
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My daughter’s class seemed to have more exciting Spring Breaks than hers. But what is Spring Break about, really?
http://whateverings.blogspot.com/2014/03/spring-break.html
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What would you do if you unexpectedly had an hour to yourself?
An Hour Off | Raising a Literate Human
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SO much fun to be a part of the Welcome Wagon! Thanks for the opportunity!! Today I write about our Zone Day! Reading Celebration to celebrate the end of the quarter…http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2014/03/zone-day.html
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Ready for the student-led conferences. A slice with pictures.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2014/03/ready-for-student-led-conferences.html
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Thanks to all who has made SOL a great experience! Here’s my slice on hearing student writers. http://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/slice-of-life-day-28-hearing-student-voices/
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http://thisandthatbee.blogspot.ca/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-28.html
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Post about the Library of Congress webinar. It was fun! http://windows2mylife.blogspot.com/2014/03/classroom-practice-and-chronicling.html
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Spring break soon please: http://deowriter.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/solsc-day-28-the-home-stretch/
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Thanks for allowing me to be a part of this month, too, Stacey, Anna, Dana, Tara, Beth & Betsy. I was happy to help. Three more days after this one!
Today, I’m also posting for Poetry Friday, and have a love poem as I wandered (my OLW) through the alphabet-Hm-m-don’t all poets wander through the alphabet?
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Sorry I forgot the link-oops! http://www.teacherdance.org/2014/03/2831-wandering-through-alphabet.html
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An early post for Poetry Friday. My thoughts on a familiar song/poem.
http://dkdougka01.blogspot.com/2014/03/slice-of-life-day-twenty-eight-what.html
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My dog woke me up because he’s afraid of storms, so my slice is an early post today. March Madness Poetry has hit my classroom. http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/march-madness-poetry/
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the power of community theater:
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Pajama Day http://schoolinspirations.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/solc-28-of-31-pajama-day/
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