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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.
A Letter to a New Writing Teacher
As summer ends and the 2023-2024 school year begins, I am welcoming many new teachers to our district. After meeting with them for a short time today, there are three major messages that I hope the new teachers in my district heard and internalized.
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It’s Tuesday- Welcome to the Slice of Life!
It's Tuesday- Welcome to the Slice of Life! Everyone is welcome at any time in this writing community. Write your slice, share it in the comments, and then support other slicers with comments on their blogs.
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Recap of the First Two Weeks of August 2023
Over the last two weeks, we've published many posts that could inspire your launch of writing instruction. Here's a round-up of all of them.
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It’s Tuesday- Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Join our community-- everyone is welcome! Write a slice, share it in the comments, and then read and comment on others' posts.
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It’s Tuesday- Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Many people have talked about how writing and journaling offer opportunities to live life twice. For me, slicing makes moments become more important since I return to the details and feelings of the moment. Revisit your moment. Write your slice. Share it here as a comment, and then head over to others' blogs to read what they have chosen to remember and share.
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Overview: Save a Seat for Every Writer
This week’s #TWTBlog series leans into the metaphor of setting a table that invites and welcomes everyone, regardless of stamina, strengths, and personal preferences. What would you hope that your seat at the table includes? And how do you make sure that all writers find their seats to grow and celebrate in your writing classroom?
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It’s Tuesday- Welcome to the Slice of Life!
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Summer Writing Ideas
A common question at this time of year is a welcome one! How can we encourage children's writing lives over the summer? Here are a few ideas to share.
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It’s Tuesday! Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Write your post, share it here, and leave comments for other slicers. Everyone is welcome to join!
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The Final Day of the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge 2023
Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the 2023 CSOLSC. If you didn't get a chance to read some of the student writing over the course of the month, please feel free to take some time and browse some of the writing.
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Three Ways to Use ChatGPT…Tomorrow
Back in December of 2022, I tried out ChatGPT for the first time. I had to create an account, something that made me a little nervous since I never like making accounts and sharing information. My daughters convinced me it would be fine, and so far, so good.
