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 13 of the March SOLSC! #SOL19
slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 13 of the March SOLSC! #SOL19

Melanie Meehan265 Comments

Welcome to Day 13 of the March SOLSC! We are so glad you are part of the slicing community.

Day 12 of the March SOLSC #SOL19
slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 12 of the March SOLSC #SOL19

Melanie Meehan266 Comments

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

Creating Clarity for Writers
goals · progressions · self-assessment · writing workshop

Creating Clarity for Writers

Melanie Meehan4 Comments

Having and stating goals takes courage, but this practice also leads to higher levels of learning and achievement.

Talking to Caregivers about Conventions and Spelling
caregivers · conventions · punctuation · spelling · writing workshop

Talking to Caregivers about Conventions and Spelling

Melanie Meehan5 Comments

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. 

SOLSC 2019 Prize Reveal
giveaway · Slice of Life Story Challenge · SOLSC

SOLSC 2019 Prize Reveal

Melanie Meehan7 Comments

And so -- TA-DA -- here is the list of prizes for the 12th Annual SOLSC, all donated by generous publishers and individuals.

Thinking About Implicit Bias: Teaching Writing With a Social Justice Lens
NCTE · social justice · Teaching Writing with a Social Justice Lens Blog Series · writing workshop

Thinking About Implicit Bias: Teaching Writing With a Social Justice Lens

Melanie Meehan9 Comments

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?

Overview: Teaching Writing With a Social Justice Lens
social justice · Teaching Writing with a Social Justice Lens Blog Series · writing workshop

Overview: Teaching Writing With a Social Justice Lens

Melanie Meehan7 Comments

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.

When Conventions Aren’t Sticking–Some Tips and Tricks
conventions · punctuation · volume · writing workshop

When Conventions Aren’t Sticking–Some Tips and Tricks

Melanie Meehan7 Comments

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---)

Seeking Prize Donations for SOL Challenge
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Seeking Prize Donations for SOL Challenge

Melanie Meehan

March is coming at us! Maybe more quickly than we realize...  Among other things, March brings the Slice of Life Story Challenge (SOLSC)! At Two Writing Teachers, we hope you are planning to participate in the 12th Annual SOLSC! Questions about how?  Don’t worry! More information on how to participate is forthcoming. On March 31st, we are confident… Continue reading Seeking Prize Donations for SOL Challenge

An Elaboration Tool for Self-reflection and Revision
narrative · revision · writing workshop

An Elaboration Tool for Self-reflection and Revision

Melanie Meehan5 Comments

"Show don't tell," we say over and over to students but--it's harder than it sounds, though, maybe for multiple reasons.

SOL Tuesday
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SOL Tuesday

Melanie Meehan46 Comments

WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog. SHARE a link to your post in the comments section. GIVE comments to at least three other SOL bloggers. I loved this tweet that came up on my feed a couple of weeks ago. It SO captures how hard it can be to just get started with writing.… Continue reading SOL Tuesday

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It’s Tuesday! Welcome to Slice of Life!

Melanie Meehan44 Comments

Welcome to Slice of Life! I am sharing a screenshot of an important reminder from author Anne Lamott. At Ted.com, she has thirteen more reminders about living the life of a writer. If you need inspiration, head on over! Write-Write your story. Share-Share it as a comment. Give-Comment on at least three others' slices.