slice of life · writing workshop

It’s Tuesday: Welcome to Slice of Life!

Many slicers spent the month of March finding inspiration, writing, sharing, and commenting every day. Throughout the year, we welcome you back together on Tuesdays!

agency · Google Forms · writing process

Considering Processes With Students

If I can teach students not only to recognize their learning styles and resources that benefit them, but also how to ask for or find those resources, then I increase the potential of having an impact on their learning long after I'm physically or digitally present in their lives.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 25 of the SOLSC! #SOL21

Day 25 and there are many announcements!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 24 of the March SOLSC! #SOL21

One more week to go in the SOLSC! You've got this!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 23 of the March SOLSC! #SOL21

You've made it to the first day of spring in the 2021 Challenge. Keep writing!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 22 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL21

Remember to fill out the form for the SEAT Prize if you've been writing every day!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 21 of the March SOLSC! #SOL21

We have the second SEAT Prize announced today! Be sure to fill out the form if you've been writing all month!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 20 of the March SOLSC- #SOL21

It's the first day of spring! Celebrate and slice!

content-area writing · writing workshop

Weaving Writing Into Other Areas With Intention and Meaning

Sometimes multi-tasking leads to mistakes, sloppiness, and even disasters, admittedly. But sometimes it can lead to getting things done. Necessity can become the mother of inventions, and I'm hoping that these documents inspire some meaningful writing opportunities where maybe they hadn't been before!

assessment · checklists · COVID-19 · Google Forms · self-assessment · writing workshop

Three Quick Ways to Know How Students Are Doing

How can I make progress pathways for young writers working from anywhere clearer for them? Inviting students into the evaluation process is helpful, and my hope is that one of these ideas will inspire you.

shared writing · writing workshop

Shared Writing: A tool to come back to

For many writers, myself included, completing a piece of writing is a major accomplishment. For some writers, it's hard to even envision a completed piece of writing. Shared writing can be a really useful strategy for inspiring these writers!

social justice · writing workshop

Activism, Achievement, Abundance: Celebrations of Black Excellence

Through the variety of resources, the widening of access points, the flexibility of expression, and the inclusion of art as a mode for interpretation and analysis, all students- especially students who have been historically marginalized- have additional opportunities for impactful instruction and participation.