This is the Year I’m Going to Use Purposeful Partnerships

Sunday August 5, 2018Saturday August 4, 2018 Betsy Hubbard23 Comments

Welcome to a crash course in setting up partnerships for your writing workshop. You'll find actionable steps to get started with room to grow and make partnerships a seamless part of your workshop environment.

Dreaming Big for This Year’s Writing Workshop Blog Series · writing workshop

Dreaming Big for This Year’s Writing Workshop

Sunday August 5, 2018Saturday August 4, 2018 Betsy Hubbard46 Comments

Get ready for an invigorating series this week as we encourage you to dream big. This is your year to take one or a few elements from your workshop and reach heights you never have before.

blogging · holiday · vacation

July Vacation

Friday June 29, 2018Thursday June 28, 2018 Betsy Hubbard

Summer is here and we are taking a break before August hits!

end of year reflection · olw · writer's notebook

OLW Check-In: Note

Friday June 15, 2018Friday June 15, 2018 Betsy Hubbard5 Comments

How's your OLW going this year? Mine has been popping up again recently and reminding me to make more of an effort.

audience · authentic writing · writer's notebook · writing workshop

Spontaneous Sparks

Friday June 1, 2018Friday June 1, 2018 Betsy Hubbard3 Comments

My students got extra creative when we used some extra time in a spontaneous way!

end of year reflection · figurative language · plan book · poetry · writer's notebook · writing prompts · writing workshop

Before You Go…

Friday May 18, 2018Friday May 18, 2018 Betsy Hubbard2 Comments

It's that time of year when we start to think about all the things we didn't get to do with our students! Here are five writing exercises I am going to make sure students don't leave without!

Looking Back and Moving Forward Blog Series · revision · risk-taking · writing workshop

More Than Tinkering: Looking Back and Moving Forward

Wednesday May 2, 2018Thursday May 3, 2018 Betsy Hubbard10 Comments

Revision is a process. It is also a frequently misunderstood endeavor. As a teacher, I have often revised my beliefs to re-see my goals and purpose when it comes to teaching my writers the best revision strategies.

giveaway · SOLSC

SOLSC 2018 Prize Winners

Friday April 13, 2018Friday April 13, 2018 Betsy Hubbard18 Comments

It's been almost two weeks since the March SOLSC of 2018 and we know you've been patiently waiting for the prize winners! We had amazing donors this year and so much support from the slicing community. Thanks to all and of course, good luck!

giveaway · Slice of Life Story Challenge

The Winner? It Could be YOU!

Tuesday March 20, 2018Tuesday March 20, 2018 Betsy Hubbard8 Comments

Are you ready to see a winner reveal?

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 20 of the March SOLSC! #SOL18

Tuesday March 20, 2018Wednesday March 21, 2018 Betsy Hubbard274 Comments

What keeps you going on day twenty? Look around you! Get inspired by the whispering deer, a silent blue jay, the creaking branch, or the squeak of a swing. A story is waiting.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 19 of the March SOLSC! #SOL18

Monday March 19, 2018Tuesday March 20, 2018 Betsy Hubbard273 Comments

Writing for yourself awakens your inner writer. Write from your head and heart.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 18 of the March SOLSC! #SOL18

Sunday March 18, 2018Monday March 19, 2018 Betsy Hubbard279 Comments

Welcome to the eighteenth day of the 11th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! ANNOUNCEMENTS Do you use Blogger? Do you like comments? Did you know some slicers are finding it very difficult to comment on your blog if your settings are creating roadblocks? It would be helpful if you would go check your comment… Continue reading Day 18 of the March SOLSC! #SOL18