“Dying for something is easy because it is associated with glory. Living for something is the hard thing. Living for something extends beyond fashion, glory, or recognition. We live for what we believe.” ― Donald Miller, Blue Like Jazz {Live} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a slice… Continue reading #slice2013: 4 of 31
Author: Ruth Ayres
Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
#slice2013: 3 of 31
“There are a lot of writers, but only one you.” ― Pandora Gray {Unique} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post in the comments here. GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. The Nitty Gritty:… Continue reading #slice2013: 3 of 31
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#slice2013: 2 of 31
Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams. --- Ashley Smith {Notice} Dear Slicers, Welcome to Day 2. You can do it...remember it you're stuck feel… Continue reading #slice2013: 2 of 31
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#slice 2013: 1 of 31
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” ― Stephen King, On Writing {Begin} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post in the comments here. GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. Welcome March! Welcome Slicers!… Continue reading #slice 2013: 1 of 31
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A Little Conferring Secret
Often, one of the things people mention after observing me confer is my wait time. I shouldn't be surprised by this because it has become a typical response to my conferring style. However, I'm still a little surprised each time someone mentions my wait time because it is something that has become part of the… Continue reading A Little Conferring Secret
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5 Reasons to Keep Conference Records
Conference records hold you accountable for meeting with everyone. I know there are lots of students who need you. I know there are students who you think won't get going until you talk with them. I know, I know. However, the fact of the matter remains: EVERYONE deserves individual conferences with you. By keeping notes… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Keep Conference Records
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Working through Confusion
Around here everyone is hunkered down on a snow day. I'm thinking it might be a sign to some that it's a perfect day to start a blog. (If you're not on a snow day, you'll have to find another sign to start a blog. I'm sure there's a sign for you to start a… Continue reading Working through Confusion
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Revealed #slice2013
Here are the Slice 2013 buttons. Please notice there are two different buttons. One for our traditional challenge... Another for the classroom challenge... These are the official buttons for the 2013 Slice of Life Challenge. Starting March 1, please use them on each of your posts in order to easily identify this year's participants. Each… Continue reading Revealed #slice2013
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Rest.
Today was a holiday from school. Ever since we've added a sixth member to our family, I've been conscious about rest. Not just about sleep, but about relaxing and staying away from screens and restoring my soul. I hope it doesn't take a major life change for you to consider the importance of rest too.… Continue reading Rest.
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Words that are Speaking to Me
Try to remember tenderness is more important than technique. {Ralph Fletcher} (I think this may become my new mantra when thinking about teaching writers. Not only does it apply to all aspects of writing workshop, but it applies to life too.)
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Conferring
Deb Gaby said this to me last week: Conferring is the heartbeat of workshop. I have to agree. Conferring is the way we gauge if our instruction is effective. It is the way we figure out what the writers in our classrooms need next. Without conferring we lose the pulse of workshop. Without conferring, workshop… Continue reading Conferring
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Finding a Space to Write
I'm a big advocate for writers to find a space that works best for them. I also think it's important for students to learn to write anywhere. I'm productive as a writer because I have very few needs when it comes to environment. I can write anywhere. I prefer a large block of time with… Continue reading Finding a Space to Write
