persuasive writing

What the Healthcare System Taught Me About Persuasive Writing

Frustrated? Write about it!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 26 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

Day 26 of the March SOLSC

SOLSC Classroom Challenge · writing workshop

Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 26 of 31

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

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 25 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

Write, Share, Give

SOLSC Classroom Challenge · writing workshop

Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 25 of 31

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:

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Congratulations to the Winner

Announcing the winner of our second Commenting Challenge!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 24 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

Write your Slice, share your link, and give at least three comments to other bloggers. We're in the home stretch now!

SOLSC Classroom Challenge · writing workshop

Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 24 of 31

Do you teach English Language Learners? Some ideas and resources for blogging with ELLs.

writing workshop

Family Stories: A New “Mini Unit”

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 ...

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 23 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

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

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 23 of 31

A good comparison or metaphor can take you far!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 22 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

Day 22 of the March SOLSC! Don't forget to enter for a chance to win the fabulous prize from the Highlights Foundation!