Frustrated? Write about it!
What the Healthcare System Taught Me About Persuasive Writing
Frustrated? Write about it!
Frustrated? Write about it!
Day 26 of the March SOLSC
CLASSROOM SLICE OF LIFE STORY CHALLENGE: DAY 26 OF 31 Welcome to Day 26! As I've been reading all month long, I've been enjoying all the stories about kids' lives. Hanging out with friends, fights with siblings, grandma's cooking, weekend trips with the family... and every once in a while a kid will actually write a story… Continue reading Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 26 of 31
Write, Share, Give
A really great lead sentence can really pull a reader into your story--not only that but as a writer, once you have a great lead sentence, the rest of the writing comes more easily! Check out some great leads by students over the past few days and weeks:
Announcing the winner of our second Commenting Challenge!
Write your Slice, share your link, and give at least three comments to other bloggers. We're in the home stretch now!
Do you teach English Language Learners? Some ideas and resources for blogging with ELLs.
Our sixth grade writing workshop year follows a predictable and well planned path: personal narrative, followed by memoir, then feature articles and argument. Until my students suggest something new ...
ANNOUNCEMENTS You have until noon EDT today 3/23 to leave a comment for a chance to win the wonderful prize donated by The Highlights Foundation. Click here to leave a comment on the Commenting Challenge post! Today is the fourth Monday of our challenge! Are you suffering from writer's block? Are you feeling inspired? This… Continue reading Day 23 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15
A good comparison or metaphor can take you far!
Day 22 of the March SOLSC! Don't forget to enter for a chance to win the fabulous prize from the Highlights Foundation!