Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 19 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

It's Day 19 of the March SOLSC. We're close to the home stretch!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 18 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

It's Day 18 of the SOLSC challenge. What's your process as a writer?

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 17 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

It's Day 17 of the SOLSC. What would it feel like to try a different mode of writing?

writing workshop

Be a Bossypants!: Playing with Voice

Estimated Reading Time: 4 min. (686 Words) Target Audience: Elementary Teachers, Specialists, Coaches The Context My fourth graders and I are crafting stories in the style of Leo Leonni. While we’re emulating his story form, however, I want kids to feel like the writing is theirs, in their voice. But how to teach something as… Continue reading Be a Bossypants!: Playing with Voice

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 16 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

It's Day 16 of the SOLSC. Today is an appreciation of the wide range of cultures our writers bring to the community.

writing workshop

Day 14 of the March SOLSC #SOL26

It's Day 14 of the March SOLSC. Challenge yourself today to post thoughtful comments and respond to those who have visited your site!

Practices of Great Writing Teachers Blog Series · writing workshop

Series Wrap-Up: Practices of Great Writing Teachers

Last week, Two Writing Teachers brought you their winter blog series on practices of great writing teachers. In case you missed it, here's a recap of those posts, and an announcement of our giveaway winners!

Practices of Great Writing Teachers Blog Series · writing workshop

Observing Other Teachers: Practices of Great Writing Teachers

Lainie Levin's been lucky enough to learn from other teachers throughout her career. In this article, she shares how powerful peer observation can be for writing teachers.

slice of life

Slice of Life Tuesday

Welcome to the Tuesday Slice of Life! Whether it's weather that's buffeting some of us about, or the slog of the academic year at this point in the calendar, or the noise of the world around us, it's time for strength, love, and community.

slice of life

Slice of Life Tuesday

Welcome to the Tuesday Slice of Life. Here's hoping this week brings you light, warmth, and joy.

slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Slice of Life Tuesday

Happy Tuesday! It's time to write, post, and share. It's also not too early to sign up to participate in the 19th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. I've already signed up, and I hope you will, too.

One Little Word (OLW) · slice of life

Slice of Life Tuesday

It's the first Tuesday of the year, which means that many veteran slicers may be sharing their "One Little Word." Whether or not you participate in the OLW tradition this week, share a link to your writing. While you're at it, visit other sites to share some comment love.