SOL Tuesday
We’re glad you’re here to share a story!
A Fork In My Road
Dear Two Writing Teachers Community, My emotions are all jumbled up as I write this post to share bittersweet news. At the end of this month I will step away … Continue Reading A Fork In My Road
SOL Tuesday
It’s Tuesday. Welcome to our weekly SOL challenge.
Thank you for making time to read today’s important announcement from the co-author team.
SOL Tuesday
It’s time to share a slice, it must be Tuesday! Thanks for joining.
SOL Tuesday
You’ve chosen to exercise your writing muscles. Welcome!
Year-End Sharing, Reflecting and Celebrating
We cannot underestimate the value of year-end sharing, celebrating and reflecting opportunities for young writers.
Ending the Year with Intention
When this post goes live, there will be just 13 teaching days left in my school year. The end is coming quickly and more than ever, every minute counts. I’m … Continue Reading Ending the Year with Intention
Books Inspire Writing: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer
Another way to keep the writing going during summer is to look to books for ideas and inspiration.
Poetry Begins with Play
Learning to play with words is an important step for young writers who are learning to create poems.
Day 23 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Welcome to day 23 of the #SOL17 challenge. If you’re sharing your students’ slice of life stories, please head over to the Classroom Challenge. ANNOUNCEMENTS As you are enjoying the … Continue Reading Day 23 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Day 22 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
This is your 22nd day of continuous writing. Bravo! If you’re sharing your students’ slice of life stories, please head over to the Classroom Challenge. ANNOUNCEMENTS As you are enjoying … Continue Reading Day 22 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Day 21 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
It’s day 21. Welcome! If you’re sharing your students’ slice of life stories, please head over to the Classroom Challenge. ANNOUNCEMENTS As you are enjoying the comments left on your … Continue Reading Day 21 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Day 20 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
You’ve made it to the last third of the #SOL17 challenge. Happy Monday. Happy slicing. If you’re sharing your students’ slice of life stories, please head over to the Classroom … Continue Reading Day 20 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Day 19 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Today is our 19th day of the SOLSC. We are glad you’re here. If you’re sharing your students’ slice of life stories, please head over to the Classroom Challenge. ANNOUNCEMENTS … Continue Reading Day 19 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Day 18 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Welcome to day 18 of the SOLSC. We are glad you are here! If you’re sharing your students’ slice of life stories, please head over to the Classroom Challenge. ANNOUNCEMENTS … Continue Reading Day 18 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Day 17 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
You’ve made it to day 17! Have you noticed that daily writing is beginning to get easier? If you’re sharing your students’ slice of life stories, please head over to … Continue Reading Day 17 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Day 16 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Today is our 16th day together. You’re officially in the second half of the challenge. Welcome! If you’re sharing your students’ slice of life stories, please head over to the … Continue Reading Day 16 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Day 15 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Welcome to day 15. You’ve made it to the halfway point of the challenge! If you’re sharing your students’ slice of life stories, please head over to the Classroom Challenge. ANNOUNCEMENTS … Continue Reading Day 15 of the March SOLSC #SOL17
Shaking Up Personal Narrative
Ever since I read this post by Katie Kraushaar, I’ve been thinking about personal narrative and wondering why it is that students, particularly in middle elementary grades and beyond, are sometimes less … Continue Reading Shaking Up Personal Narrative
Teaching Writing, Learning Writing
As I get ready for the March SOLSC, I’m thinking about ways to support writers when ideas, energy and inspiration waver.
