What's happening in your world today? Share it here on the thirteenth day of the SOLSC! Be sure to comment on three slicers today as well.
Author: Betsy Hubbard
Daughter, sister, mother, teacher, and writer.
Day 12 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15
Don't forget to comment on three other bloggers today. Consider coming back and commenting on someone who posted later in the day as well! We all need a little comment love.
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Day 11 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15
It's day eleven! Remember to give at least three other slicers some comment love during the day today.
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A Slice of Poetry
Slice up a quick write and a poem may emerge!
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#DUBLIT15
I am a Michigan girl at heart, but there is something special about the educators in and around the Dublin, Ohio area. I had the privilege of presenting and attending the Dublin Literacy Conference this past weekend. What a great group to share such a wonderful day of learning. The day opened up with Chris… Continue reading #DUBLIT15
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Aim Higher: The Rest of the Story
Earlier in the week Anna talked about making goals visible. This is so true. When we make goals visible for students they are able to go back to that visual multiple times and the goal or objective we are aiming for becomes more attainable. With young writers, goals always have to be visible. Young students… Continue reading Aim Higher: The Rest of the Story
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The Art of Listening
Silence. It is the other side of talk. It is the back board of listening. When we are silent it opens up our mind to what is going on around us. It allows us to listen and reflect on what others are saying. When we are silent we are able to tap into the art… Continue reading The Art of Listening
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Call For Volunteers: Will You Help?
Can you believe the March SOLSC is just over a month away? We hope you will join us and if you are feeling extra adventurous consider being a volunteer to help with this endeavor!
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Betsy’s One Little Word of 2015
I thought a lot about my word for 2015. Anyone who is choosing a word to define their year typically does put some weight on the idea. It can mean as much as you want it to mean. If you are committed, you care what you choose. I wasn't always committed to my olw's in… Continue reading Betsy’s One Little Word of 2015
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Awaken the Writer Inside of You
I first heard of the "Heart Map" in 2003 from Nancie Atwell at Walloon Institute in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I remember thinking it was genius. Then a year later I read the book, Awakening the Heart, by Georgia Heard and was reminded of this idea, "mapping our heart." If you know me, or my writing,… Continue reading Awaken the Writer Inside of You
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Throwback Week: Student Self-Assessment: Introducing the Writing Checklist
Back in October, Tara introduced us to her checklist process with students. What I love about this post is that Tara doesn't have students use a checklist merely for the purpose of checking off completed tasks, but they are a tool for students to improve and monitor their progress within their writing. She explains how… Continue reading Throwback Week: Student Self-Assessment: Introducing the Writing Checklist
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Where Do the Words Go?
When students first begin writing their stories they are oral and planned drawings. Eventually, however, letters and words begin to emerge on the page. How do we instruct this change? It first begins with an oral rehearsal. Students tell their story and attempt to approximate the words, often, first through labeling, then into a sentence representing… Continue reading Where Do the Words Go?
