This weekend, we have a life-changing opportunity as we offer the second mid-month challenge of the 12th Annual SOLSC.
Author: Melanie Meehan
I am the Writing and Social Studies Coordinator in Simsbury, CT, and I love what I do. I get to write and inspire others to write! Additionally, I am the mom to four fabulous daughters and the wife of a great husband.
Day 16 of the March SOLSC! #SOL19
Welcome to Day 16 of the March SOLSC. Today, you are more than halfway through the month of writing every day.
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Day 15 of the March SOLSC! #SOL19
Writing doesn't happen when we dream. It happens when we pay attention, set intentions, and create space to capture our thoughts. Welcome to Day 15!
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Day 14 of the March SOLSC! #SOL19
Welcome to Day #14 of the SOLSC! Let's just keep up our courage to press on to the goal of slicing every day!
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Day 13 of the March SOLSC! #SOL19
Welcome to Day 13 of the March SOLSC! We are so glad you are part of the slicing community.
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Day 12 of the March SOLSC #SOL19
Welcome to the 12th day of the 12th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! Write. Share. Give. BE INSPIRED Beth Moore, one of the TWT co-authors, wrote a brilliant post yesterday, and it reminded me of the purpose of the Slice of Life STORY Challenge (#emphasisonstory). In March, the real challenge isn’t just to write every… Continue reading Day 12 of the March SOLSC #SOL19
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Creating Clarity for Writers
Having and stating goals takes courage, but this practice also leads to higher levels of learning and achievement.
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Talking to Caregivers about Conventions and Spelling
More than other skills, most caregivers tend to worry about spelling and conventions when it comes to their child's writing. I get it. Those skills are right there at the tip of the writing iceberg. Those skills are concrete and obvious. Those skills are the ones that they recognize and know how to fix when they sit with their child. So how do we talk to caregivers about spelling and punctuation? Here are three ideas that you may find helpful.
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SOLSC 2019 Prize Reveal
And so -- TA-DA -- here is the list of prizes for the 12th Annual SOLSC, all donated by generous publishers and individuals.
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Thinking About Implicit Bias: Teaching Writing With a Social Justice Lens
As we think about our implicit biases, maybe the most important thing is that we increase our awareness and act from a place of humility and reflection-- with a willingness to take a look at parts of our belief systems and behaviors that are uncomfortable, at best. When we know better, we do better. And isn’t that the goal?
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Overview: Teaching Writing With a Social Justice Lens
Throughout our posts this week, you may read the refrain, “When we know better, we do better.” We are on the continuum of growing our own understandings and practices around the importance of social justice, cultural awareness, empathy, and inclusion. We hope you join the conversation. Please comment. Please share your own experiences and resources. Please begin conversations within your own environments and practices.
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When Conventions Aren’t Sticking–Some Tips and Tricks
Disclaimer: you're not going to find the miracle cure for getting students to use conventions in their writing within this post. I don't have one. And I've read a lot, researched a lot, and tried a lot of things. That being said, you may come across some ideas that apply not only to conventions, but also to the writing process as a whole, and maybe even to life. (That might be a stretch...but maybe---)
