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Stacey Shubitz is a K-6 literacy consultant and former elementary teacher. She is the author of CRAFT MOVES and other professional books on writing workshop. Her forthcoming book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.
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I’m having a LOT of trouble leaving comments the last 3 weeks in a row! Is it me? Something has changed, and it seems to be with Blogger, in particular. Does anybody know a secret to posting comments that I’m missing all of a sudden?
I’m having a LOT of trouble leaving comments the last 3 weeks in a row! Is it me? Something has changed, and it seems to be with Blogger, in particular. Does anybody know a secret to posting comments that I’m missing all of a sudden?
After a whirlwind of teaching institutes and graduate courses this summer, I’m back on the bandwagon. I’ve been thinking, reading, and writing a lot about memory lately.
Yesterday I created a picture book list for my daughters as they embark on a new adventure in a couple weeks …. it turned out to be a love letter. (Thanks Susan!!!)
I’m having a LOT of trouble leaving comments the last 3 weeks in a row! Is it me? Something has changed, and it seems to be with Blogger, in particular. Does anybody know a secret to posting comments that I’m missing all of a sudden?
https://goo.gl/bukD6L The Good Will of Fish Town
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I promise I will read and comment on other Slicers’ posts tomorrow, but I think if I don’t sleep soon I might actually implode! https://dontpaniciteach.wordpress.com/2015/08/12/intervention-feline-edition/
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Today’s slice is a letter to myself, based on a writing prompt from 59 Reasons To Write by Kate Messner.
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It took a royal dog to win Granny over.
http://galleystreet.blogspot.com/2015/08/a-dog-fit-for-queen.html
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Today I’m imitating Michelle and Patrick Allen and writing about who will walk with me into my classroom: http://portable-teacher.blogspot.com/2015/08/i-walk-with-you.html
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WHY go back to school? http://wp.me/p3eVyl-cc
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Initial Feelings of a Brand New Teacher:
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Some thoughts about empathy as we start back to school: http://www.huffenglish.com/slice-of-life-7-help-me-understand/
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I found some inspiration today on a messy shelf in my classroom… https://myrandomwonderings.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/slice-of-life-august-a-k-a-the-sunday-of-summer/
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I’m having a LOT of trouble leaving comments the last 3 weeks in a row! Is it me? Something has changed, and it seems to be with Blogger, in particular. Does anybody know a secret to posting comments that I’m missing all of a sudden?
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Just added Kathleen and Deb to my SOL header. Help! I need a job title!
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2015/08/i-want-business-card-of-my-own.html
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I’m having a LOT of trouble leaving comments the last 3 weeks in a row! Is it me? Something has changed, and it seems to be with Blogger, in particular. Does anybody know a secret to posting comments that I’m missing all of a sudden?
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Check out my blog post… Reliving Great Endings. https://stolenmomentsbyjulie.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/reliving-great-endings/
What story and movie endings would you add to the list?
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What can happen at the bar?
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On this busy Tuesday, I had an epiphany… http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2015/08/dental-appointment-epiphany.html
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Yikes, I left off the opening sentence.
Reposting here:
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The story of our maple tree continues
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Experiencing a language immersion lesson.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com/2015/08/language-immersion-lesson.html
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Funny nightmares about the start of school
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2015/08/tuesday-sol-ready-or-not-here-she-comes.html
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After a whirlwind of teaching institutes and graduate courses this summer, I’m back on the bandwagon. I’ve been thinking, reading, and writing a lot about memory lately.
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Reflecting on my present moment and feeling grateful.
http://mrsknottsbooknook.blogspot.com/2015/08/solsc-grateful-81015.html
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Breakfast For the Year http://mrstaylorstales.blogspot.com/2015/08/breakfast-for-school-year.html
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Book Joy http://www.literacyonthemind.com/2015/08/slice-of-life-book-joy.html
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Bees, Bugs and more Bees
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Remembering good music from the past.
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Last Kid Chosen: http://evolvingenglishteacher.blogspot.com/2015/08/last-kid-chosen-slice-of-life-tuesday.html
Today I wrote about being that kid, the last kid picked, and how I relived these painful childhood memories at the gym last week.
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Illusion debunked.
http://rembertrambling.weebly.com/slice-of-life-writing.html
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Thinking about old memories and making new one. Love the quote today, Stacey.
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2015/08/sol-81115-thoughts-on-our-old-home.html
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The Wonder of It All grew out of an edu-awesome twitter chat I moderated last week: http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-wonder-of-it-all.html
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“New” poetry: https://surridgestuff.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/new-a-poem/
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Yesterday I created a picture book list for my daughters as they embark on a new adventure in a couple weeks …. it turned out to be a love letter. (Thanks Susan!!!)
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2015/08/a-love-letter-sol15.html
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I have been on a road trip most of the summer…but returned in time to take part in an amazing reunion of my high school chapel choir. http://familytrove.blogspot.com/2015/08/with-voice-of-singing.html
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Last night I went to a gathering. http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2015/08/slice-of-life_11.html
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Being quiet..:
https://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/slice-of-life-tuesdaythe-quieter-we-become/
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My first slice this summer: http://ctwritingtutor.blogspot.com/2015/08/winding-up.html
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Pardon the ***’s. A true slice of my life from yesterday in the grocery store aisle.
https://pencilonmybackporch.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/how-we-talk/
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Oh, I’ve missed this and am so glad to be back! I was on an amazing vacation with my family but unable to post slices for three weeks! Here’s one I wrote while away–a snapshot of my Parisian love affair!
https://mbhmaine.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/head-over-heels-in-the-city-of-love/
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Thinking about the transition to my new job
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The strange and wonderful conversations that can happen in a car, stuck in traffic.
http://triciaebarvia.org/2015/08/11/slice-of-life-car-talk/
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A trip to the NYC Tenement Museum.
http://haddonmusings.com/2015/08/11/a-visit-to-the-tenement-museum
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A road trip reflection and a question – What book from your childhood do you remember?
http://mywritingstoriesbysally.blogspot.com/2015/08/what-book-from-your-childhood-do-you.html?m=1
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changes
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In an effort to make lemonade with the lemons life has handed me, I wrote this:
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And we’re off, new iPad in hand: http://morebooksthantime.blogspot.com/2015/08/tuesday-slice-crafting-vision.html
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I’m having a LOT of trouble leaving comments the last 3 weeks in a row! Is it me? Something has changed, and it seems to be with Blogger, in particular. Does anybody know a secret to posting comments that I’m missing all of a sudden?
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A reminder to me, what it’s like to struggle as a student…http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2015/08/teacher-as-student.html
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http://wp.me/p1JpUz-U2
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My OLW for the new school year! http://couragedoesnotroar.blogspot.com/2015/08/olw-for-2015-2016-sol15.html?spref=tw
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Health news
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The start of another year of writer’s workshop.
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Poem about a visit to Glendora, MS
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Adding Hours To The Day=Time To Write
http://rwtlive.blogspot.com/2015/08/this-summer-both-of-our-older-kids-are.html
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I missed all the excitement of the green ogre “Shrek” – Catching up and considering the book behind the movie/musical after the performance
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In the grip of a cold Australian winter, I dream of summer and my thoughts surrender to the sea.
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/slice-of-life-tuesday-surrender-to-sea.html
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A slice of high school reading and a bit of reflection https://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/slice-of-life-reading-choices/
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That time Casey decided to move on with her life : https://laduchessederat.wordpress.com/2015/08/10/wish-him-well-august-10-th/
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A happy birthday poem just a few days late
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A sweet little story from the first week of school…
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Children need heroes and so do adults! Read why…
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