One of the reasons poetry is so powerful is because of all that can be taught and learned via this genre. Since typically this genre is short it makes it manageable for students to try new strategies and techniques. It is also appealing since it takes less time to write a poem, often drafting, revision,… Continue reading Big Picture Series: Poetry Matters.
Author: Ruth Ayres
Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
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It's coming . . . Eight Days . . . Eight Poems . . . Insight into poetry that only comes from being a poet yourself. Join us for our poetry challenge: What? No blog? Don't let that stop you! Use Google Docs . . . simply upload your poem to Google Docs and then… Continue reading Get Ready!
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Big Picture Series: Poetry Matters
March 2009's Voices from the Middle included an article by Georgia Heard entitled "Celestino: A Tribute to the Healing Power of Poetry. " In typical Georgia Heard style, the article is both eloquent and poignant. Early in the article Heard writes, One of the reasons to invite poetry into our lives and into the lives of… Continue reading Big Picture Series: Poetry Matters
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Ruth’s Slice of Life: Book Group Discussion
Today the ninth grade class I work with met for a discussion about their books. They did a phenomenal job! I stood in awe as I watched the groups come together, students listen and respond to one another, and understandings emerge. The thoughts in my mind spinning around so quickly they tripped over each other… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice of Life: Book Group Discussion
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Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Haircut.
A year ago our daughters had their first official haircuts. My oldest had seven inches cut off and donated to Locks of Love. Here's what I remember and realize now . . . Later that night she said, "I wanted my hair short so it could be like yours, Mommy." It stopped me in my tracks. there… Continue reading Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Haircut.
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The Big Picture Series: Poetry Matters.
"I hate poetry," unfortunately those words were the truth of my existence for many years. They prevented me from becoming an English major, steering me toward science -- give me biology and chemistry, not symbolism and personification. Embarrassingly, I even taught for a year while still hating poetry. I had never learned the point of… Continue reading The Big Picture Series: Poetry Matters.
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Poetry Poll.
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I {Heart} Writer’s Notebooks.
I just said good bye to a former student (who is now a friend) and her fiance after they had dinner with us. She loves to write and is planning to become a teacher, primarily because of her experience as a student in Writing Workshop (which could be a post all on it's own!). Tonight… Continue reading I {Heart} Writer’s Notebooks.
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What I Learned Today.
This trimester I've been fortunate to be able to continue working at the high school level alongside a ninth grade English teacher. Although my passion lies in implementing writing workshop throughout all grades, I'm wired to adore adolescents and find it a sweet treat when I get to work with them. Recently we moved from… Continue reading What I Learned Today.
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Poetry Poll.
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Ruth’s SOLS: Easter in Photos + Words
This post is inspired by Ali Edwards' post, Easter Sunday Photos + Words. Growing up, the Easter Bunny always left my basket on the nightstand beside my bed. However, at Andy's house, the Easter Bunny left baskets on the kitchen table. Not surprisingly, the Easter Bunny is one of compromise and at our house, she leaves… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLS: Easter in Photos + Words
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Welcome Slicers.
Looking forward to reading your Slice of Life Stories . . . please share a link in the comments of this post. Happy Writing.
