Tweet Roundup

February Writing Tweet Roundup!

Monday February 29, 2016Sunday February 28, 2016 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski4 Comments

It is my pleasure to share with you my favorite tweets related to the teaching of writing from February!

The Big Book of Details: A Review & Giveaway

Sunday February 28, 2016Sunday March 6, 2016 Dana Murphy174 Comments

Are you always telling your students to add detail? This book is for you. Enter to win a copy!

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Success, Struggles and Strategies~ Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge

Saturday February 27, 2016Sunday February 28, 2016 Deb Frazier10 Comments

When @cathymere first asked if I planned to participate in the 30 days writing challenge my answer was, "Yes! My class will love the idea of a challenge, and they write every day in our writing workshop, so why not!" After my rather impulsive "Yes" I reflected on the writers in my class and began wonder what this challenge would look like in our classroom.

assessment · authentic assessment · minilesson · self-assessment · small group · strategy lesson · strategy lessons · writing workshop

Instant Minilesson Follow-Up

Friday February 26, 2016Friday February 26, 2016 BethMooreSchool3 Comments

A strong active engagement, and a routine for informally assessing student work during the minilesson can give you the tools you need to be sure that no student leaves the meeting area completely confused.

dialgoue · writing workshop

Where’s The Dialogue: Part Two

Thursday February 25, 2016Thursday February 25, 2016 Betsy Hubbard3 Comments

A few comments last week got me thinking. Hopefully, you will find this resource useful and purposeful within your workshop.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

FAQs for Slice of Life Story Challenge Participants

Wednesday February 24, 2016Wednesday February 24, 2016 Stacey Shubitz

Have questions about the upcoming SOLSC? Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions. If your question wasn't answered in the post, then please leave a comment on this blog post OR contact us via e-mail.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

SOL Tuesday & ONE Week Until the March Challenge Begins

Tuesday February 23, 2016Wednesday February 24, 2016 Stacey Shubitz92 Comments

Here’s the weekly link-up for slice of life stories.

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Writing Workshop with Amy Ludwig VanDerwater

Monday February 22, 2016Monday February 22, 2016 Tara Smith16 Comments

A joyous celebration of what writing workshop could be with Amy Ludwig VanDerwater.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Slicer Participant Information Form

Sunday February 21, 2016Monday February 8, 2016 Stacey Shubitz21 Comments

Attention first-year and returning Slicers: Please fill out this year's participant information form. Filling out the form takes less than five minutes and helps with timely prize distribution in April.

Slice of Life Story Challenge · Teachers who write · writer's notebook · writing workshop

Educators as Writers: A Follow-Up Conversation

Saturday February 20, 2016Friday February 19, 2016 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski11 Comments

Should educators be writers? The conversation continues! We welcome your voice and ideas on how we can spread the word that when educators write, students grow as writers!

SOLSC · writing workshop

9th Annual SOLSC Prize Reveal

Friday February 19, 2016Friday April 8, 2016 Dana Murphy9 Comments

We have been working hard behind the scenes in preparation for the 9th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. Are you participating this year? Check back on our blog Sunday to sign up! The 9th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge (SOLSC) will run from Tuesday, March 1st through Thursday, March 31st. Everyone who participates… Continue reading 9th Annual SOLSC Prize Reveal

mentor texts · nonfiction · picture book · Read Aloud

Nonfiction Picture Book 10 for 10

Friday February 19, 2016Wednesday February 10, 2016 Stacey Shubitz28 Comments

Today is the annual Nonfiction Picture Book 10 for 10, hosted by Cathy Mere from Reflect and Refine, Mandy Robek of Enjoy and Embrace Learning, and Julie Balen of Write at the Edge. This is my fourth year participating in this event, which provides me with a chance to share ten nonfiction picture books I have been using as mentor texts with elementary school writers.