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Author: Ruth Ayres
Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
Writing Territories + Test Prompt Writing
One of the causes of anxiety regarding the writing prompt, is the unknown. We don't know what genre students will be asked to write. We don't know the topic. Test situations are stressful enough, but when we add in these unknowns, the stress levels skyrocket. Here's the deal, though. Students can have an idea of… Continue reading Writing Territories + Test Prompt Writing
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31 Slices
Does the thought of writing 31 slices in a row scare anyone? If it doesn't now, about day 13 it will. So, I made a little list and fancied it up, because that's what makes me happy, just for you. Here are 31 ideas to capture when you don't know what to write about (or… Continue reading 31 Slices
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Slice of Life March Challenge Nuts and Bolts
Some useful notes from last year (updated for this year)... Here is a button just for this year’s challenge. Please copy it & use it on your SOLS posts. (To do this: 1. Right click on the image and choose “Save image as.” 2. Save the image to a place where you can find it… Continue reading Slice of Life March Challenge Nuts and Bolts
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It’s Late…
Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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“Test Prep”
This post has been marinating in my mind for awhile now. I made myself promise it to you last week to make sure I would actually write it. I need to write it. Then Saturday came...and went in a lazy-busy way that is perfect for Saturdays, but not so perfect for remembering to blog. Which… Continue reading “Test Prep”
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Remember This…
I've been thinking a lot about the upcoming standardized test. I have a whole post percolating about it, but because it's late and I'm completely worn out -- in six schools, with seven different teachers today --- it's just going to have to wait until Saturday. I'm telling you this so I feel a little… Continue reading Remember This…
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The Book Stack (02.13.2012)
It's kind of an eclectic mix tonight... I am thrilled about this new little gem! I can't wait to share it with a second grade class I've been working in as they've been studying ALL ABOUT BOOKS. There's a whole basket of Gail Gibbons' books to use as mentor texts. They'll be excited to see… Continue reading The Book Stack (02.13.2012)
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Slice of Life Buttons
Since it's five years, I really think we should have five different buttons. Here we go... Red... Green... Yellow... A new color for all of you blue lovers (like Stacey)... A special 5 year anniversary button for the March challenge... Or perhaps you'd rather use this one for your March 2012 slices... Your choice, but… Continue reading Slice of Life Buttons
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5th Annual SOLS Button?
I ran out of time today for just about everything. Anyone else have a day like that? Which means you're just going to have to wait for the new SOLS button to be posted tomorrow. So far we have... The original... And then... Last year... Any guesses on 2012's color?
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Words that are Speaking to Me
Haven't done one of these for awhile...but these words from Katie Wood Ray in her book WRITING WORKSHOP: WORKING THROUGH THE HARD PARTS AND THEY'RE ALL HARD PARTS have been tumbling around in my mind. It’s funny, but as they’re learning about writing workshops, my teacher education students almost always say at some point in… Continue reading Words that are Speaking to Me
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Approaching Common Core + PARCC
Yesterday I heard James Kofi Annan tell his story of child slave to business man to freedom fighter for the children in Ghana. Check out this CNN video for a taste of what I had the privilege of hearing first hand. His story moved me and compelled me to think about how I can use my corner… Continue reading Approaching Common Core + PARCC
