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Remember, as writers, we can place a lot of trust in our pens by believing that once they touch the paper, ideas will surface. Then we let those ideas take us where they want us to go…
Important Announcement:
- Please check back here next Sunday, April 16th, 2017 for Betsy Hubbard’s post announcing the winners of the 2017 Slice of Life Story Challenge!
Published by Lanny Ball
For more than 29 years, Lanny has taught, coached, presented, staff developed, and consulted within the exciting and enigmatic world of literacy. With unyielding passion and belief in the possibility of workshop teaching, Lanny has worked to support students, teachers, and school administrators around the country in outgrowing themselves as both writers and readers. Working first as a classroom teacher, then as a coach and TCRWP Staff Developer, Lanny is now a literacy specialist, working and living in the great state of Connecticut. Outside of literacy, he enjoys raising his three ambitious young daughters with his wife, and playing the piano. Find him on this blog, as well as on Twitter @LannyBall. Lanny is also a former co-author of a blog dedicated to supporting writing teachers and coaches that maintain classroom writing workshops, twowritingteachers.org.
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A little late, but reflecting on neighborhood life https://ureadiread.wordpress.com/2017/04/12/life-in-a-neighborhood/
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It’s not after midnight in my time zone, so I am going to count this as a successful SOL Tuesday! I’ve been having fun with a creative approach to summary writing today.
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a drifting Tuesday, with pigs, http://vcvaile.blogspot.com/2017/04/a-drifting-day-tuesday-sol17.html
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We never measure the things that matter. http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2017/04/slice-of-life_11.html
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Time for us … a quick slice:
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2017/04/time-for-us-sol17.html
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http://kruegerslices.edublogs.org/2017/04/12/the-man-cold/
Almost forgot today! Late night slice!
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I could tell the kids in my class were up to something…
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I forgot something?
http://enjoy-embracewriting.blogspot.com/2017/04/i-forgot-something-slice-of-life.html
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I finally put my pictures from the 24 Hour Project together! http://wp.me/pb2Ea-2mZ
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This was written during a wave that caught me off-guard.
http://travelinma.blogspot.com/2017/04/brave.html
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Good advice for drivers
http://thisandthatbee.blogspot.ca/2017/04/slice-of-life-good-advice-for-drivers.html
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It’s been a rough April. This is all I could get out so far.
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My boys sometimes make me doubt myself. Am I that weird?
http://sometimesfabuloussometimesfail.blogspot.com/2017/04/am-i-that-weird.html?m=1
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district writing prompt
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Better late than never … some thoughts on the dangers of assuming (i,e,, committing assumicide): https://litbitsandpieces.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/committing-assumicide/
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Seder-sparked recollection http://cast-of-characters.blogspot.com/2017/04/seasons-greetings.html
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Small Moments – Spring Break ruminating.
http://ateachersruminations.blogspot.com/2017/04/small-moments.html
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Reading Binge & Stranger Things
https://thirteenpoint1milestofit.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/books-stranger-things/
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They know my favorite candy bar is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. There is a story to that. I blame it on my mother.
http://fallhugs.blogspot.com/2017/04/a-simple-thank-you.html
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Better late than never! “Here We Go Again!” https://exploringwonderingwriting.wordpress.com/
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A decision. Described in a poem. Enjoy!
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We celebrated slicing today: http://mskraushaar.blogspot.com/2017/04/slice-of-life-tuesday-very-writerly.html
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Humbled. My friend acknowledged me in her first YA novel!
http://readingamidthechaos.blogspot.com/2017/04/humbled-sol17.html
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I’m raising pirates!
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If anyone needs a laugh today, I got your back.
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Need something new to watch? https://midwesternheartindixie.com/2017/04/11/what-to-watch-shetland/?preview_id=2856&preview_nonce=ad6d341d46
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Lessons change for the most interesting reasons! https://romeolitcoach.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/when-geese-attack/
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Tanka Tuesday: Mud Dauber: http://wp.me/piUJM-2id
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Hi there- this link doesn’t seem to be working. Try checking it and re-posting 🙂
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It worked for me.
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I’ll try it again!
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Try this: https://deowriter.wordpress.com/2017/04/12/napowrimo-04122017/
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I used to always be a morning slicer…now I show up whenever. Not sure how I feel about that. Here’s a post about changing speech skills in our house. https://alotalot.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/slice-of-life-clarity/
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http://simplylearningtogether.blogspot.com/2017/04/he-is-always-on-time.html
Perhaps I’ve been wallowing? I was whacked over the head today.
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Printing at the Library & Some Nice Satire https://wordpress.com/post/bohemiotx.wordpress.com/1475
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Practicing poetry writing
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A late slice from me about Sunday afternoon’s walk around Walden Pond. https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/sunday-afternoon-at-walden-pond-sol/
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Be the change!
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Share with me!
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“Sing…sing a song”
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Thinking about my changing views on curriculum from the 80s until now… http://mrsdkrebs.edublogs.org/2017/04/12/the-pendulum-swing-or-maybe-just-finding-a-better-way/
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After discovering some college writing and assignments, I reflected on five Kidlit, and YA books I reviewed for a teaching course. https://theauthorspurpose.com/2017/04/11/book-journeys-sol17/
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I noticed the moon early this morning and was thinking of writing a poem…inspired by a fellow slicer, I tried the Fibonacci…
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Freedom: big and not so big
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I am book lover, spreading the message that Reading Matters. Happy National Library Week 2017! http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2017/04/within-pages.html
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Family Language
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Remembering to be kind today and everyday.
http://blogs.ksbe.edu/legerboc/2017/04/11/be-kind/
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Exploring poetry today
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A poem about moving into spring
https://imaginethepossibilitiesblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/the-in-between
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People watching can be fascinating.
https://leadingaliterarylife.blog/2017/04/11/lesson-learned/
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A Fibonacci poem about stars:
https://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/stars-a-fibonacci-poem/
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A little experimentation with flexible schedule today: https://teachingwithmrsclark.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/flexible-scheduling/.
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Thinking about a principal’s goal for his school..
http://assessmentinperspective.com/?p=4677
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Service: I am wondering if it is a noun? A verb? What does it mean? Can you guess this situation?
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THE FEAR AND PROMISE OF EXCEPTIONALITY: A difficult, but ultimately, a hopeful post about my child. #SOL17 http://briankissel.weebly.com/brians-blurbs/the-fear-and-promise-of-exceptionality
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Home Sweet Home?
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time for a much needed change.
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When two worlds meet, take time to enjoy the change. https://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/slice-of-life-new-worlds/
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A rare treat…a gathering of the Poets Laureate of Long Island. Long Live Poetry!
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Gifts are not always tangible.
http://juliettesgifts.blogspot.com/2017/04/gifts-are-not-always-tangible-when-i.html
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an exercise in editing a piece with which I was already happy – HARD work:
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Remembering two special people on what would have been their 74th wedding anniversary.
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2017/04/tuesday-sol-41117-anniversary.html
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Oh, Thailand! You never cease to confuse and amuse me! Today’s slice is all about what you can’t do in a taxi…haha
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Sharing my “purple flower” story while reading Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s Textbook. http://www.thelogonauts.com/2017/04/Textbook.html
– Katie @ The Logonauts
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Not every quilt at a quilt show can win a ribbon. Here are some that did not win but are still spectacular.
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This is about my daughter’s first sleepover.
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“13 Ways of Watching ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ on Netflix”
I binge-watched the adaptation of Jay Asher’s novel and then wrote a poem. http://evolvingenglishteacher.blogspot.com/2017/04/13-ways-of-watching-thirteen-reasons.html
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But they are my kind of monster – these savage beasts sooth this beauty
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A few words, a few photos, perhaps a bit of phoetry?
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I’m thinking about my own students and writing through tough times
http://drferreri.blogspot.com/2017/04/sol17-writing-through-tough-times.html
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Here is my slice of life Tuesday post.
https://theapplesinmyorchard.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/summer-suggestions-slice-of-life-tuesdays/
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I did Blackout Poetry with K-5th last week. http://mrstaylorstales.blogspot.com/2017/04/blackout-poetry.html
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Reflecting on my life as a reader. http://readwriteandreflect.blogspot.com/2017/04/a-teacher-who-reads-slice-of-life-41117.html
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I’m letting haiku tell a little about this particular day. 🙂 ~JudyK
http://joodlesnowandthen.blogspot.com/2017/04/sol-tuesday-haiku-trio-for-this-day.html
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Love it when I get an ah ha moment in nature…
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The pepper story: https://wheresthejoy.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/peppers/
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“How May Times Do I Have to Tell You?” https://aileenhower.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/how-may-times-do-i-have-to-tell-you/
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Favorite poems!
https://tammysreadinglife.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/favorite-poem-secrets/
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Due to high winds Friday, we had no power at school most of the day
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My students and I got asked a hard question, and now we ask you- How do you want to be remembered?
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A poem about having to bathe our son in cold water
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A little poetry for this beautiful morning…
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Volunteering on Saturday
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Vacation days give me time to sit and take it all in. https://poonam1.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/the-red-squirrel/
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I’m a published blogger thanks to NAEYC! Read about it here:
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Beautiful gifts from my kids
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Another poem for National Poetry Month
http://coachbsreflections.blogspot.com/2017/04/haiku-to-lake.html
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A list of questions our students can ask themselves to help with book choice. https://lynnedorfmanblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/what-should-i-read-next-2/
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I got to meet one of my heroes, Anne Lamott!
http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2017/04/just-take-it-bird-by-bird-buddy.html
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An unexpected photo. A scent
http://maryannreilly.blogspot.com/2017/04/sol17-universe-expands-nonetheless.html
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There’s always a first time for everything! https://timgels.com/2017/04/07/a-first-time-for-everything/
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Dove into Poetry for Poetry Month.
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It’s Child Abuse Awareness Month but it is a little too late for one little boy in my community.
http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2017/04/give-them-pencil.html
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Grateful to live in the present, with hope for the future: http://horizon51.blogspot.com/2017/04/tuesday-slice-good-ol-days-no-thank-you.html
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Time spent with students is never wasted, even when it’s a Saturday…
https://themagicofreflection.blogspot.com/2017/04/my-teachers-here.html?m=1
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Why aren’t poets celebrated?
https://dianeandlynne.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/celebrate-poetry/
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On becoming a writer:
http://sweetwritinglife.blogspot.com/2017/04/on-becoming-writer.html
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Slice of Life: 100 #NetNarr Comics (or more) over 100 Days
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2017/04/11/slice-of-life-100-netnarr-comics-or-more-over-100-days/
Kevin
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I’ve missed a little of this and a little of that.
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Tipping my hat to incredible Irene Latham for day 11 of NPM poetic stroll through the alphabet. Line 11 for the Kidlitosphere Progressive Poem. Check! Do the thing that terrifies you, Check!
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2017/04/progressive-poem-npm-day-11-sol-tipping.html
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I’ve tried a little something different with my poem using spacing to create meaning: http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2017/04/gracefully.html
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Celebrating the wonder of mentor texts
http://livinglifetwice-alwrite.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/slice-of-life-tuesday-celebrating.html
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Remembering girls vacations… https://teachworkoutlove.wordpress.com/2017/04/10/sol-reggae-bob-marley-jamaica/
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My next poem for April, a key to memories included – http://www.teacherdance.org/2017/04/sol17-and-npm17-1130.html
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Writing about lessons today. “Too often we give our children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.” –R.Lewin. http://alicenine.net/lessons-with-em/
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Things Lost and Found. https://jarhartz.com/2017/04/11/slice-of-life-things-get-rearranged/
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It was Day 1 of a new “way of life”
http://couragedoesnotroar.blogspot.com/2017/04/hungry-sol17.html?m=1
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