#TWTBlog’s Summer Vacation
Summer is here, which means our team is taking a break from now through August 1st. (Well, except on Tuesdays. We always share stories on Tuesdays.)
Put Writing Clubs on Your Radar for 2022-23
After having spent a lot of time physically distancing ourselves from one another, we’re finding ways to gather a bit more closely again. Writing clubs are a way to bring students back together, honor student choice, and strengthen a classroom writing community.
Uvalde: Where We Are & What We Do Next
Since 2007, I’ve refrained from sharing my political views on this blog. After all, TWT is a blog about the teaching of writing. However, I’m not about to stay silent when students and teachers have been murdered in their school building once again.
Announcing Our New Co-Authors & Contributing Writers
It’s my pleasure to announce new additions to our dynamic team of classroom teachers, literacy coaches, staff developers, and authors who are joining TWT as co-authors and contributing writers.
The 7th Annual #TWTBlog Author Spotlight Series
For the next week, picture book authors, graphic novelists, and middle-grade authors will take over #TWTBlog to share their thoughts on writing, their writing processes, and the path to publishing with you.
Check out their daily posts for book + author chat giveaways!
Talking About Gender Stereotypes with Elise Gravel and Mykaell Blais
If you’re looking for an accessible introduction to gender and gender stereotypes, then PINK, BLUE, AND YOU is a book you’ll want to own. Take a look inside of the book, hear from the co-authors, and then leave a comment for an opportunity to win a copy of PINK, BLUE, AND YOU!
The Key to Getting Good at Writing a Literary Essay
Making our own learning visible to children can help them understand that it takes lots of attempts to get good at something.
DAY 7 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL22
Give yourself a pat on the back for writing for seven consecutive days before you share the link to your slice of life story today.
DAY 6 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL22
You’re six days in to this 31 day writing challenge. Leave your teaser & link when you’re ready to share your slice of life story today.
DAY 5 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL22
It’s day five of our month-long writing challenge. Time for you to write, share, and give!
DAY 4 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL22
Write. Share. Give.
Be sure to mention if you’re participating in Multi-Lit Friday when you leave the teaser and link to your post today.
DAY 3 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL22
It’s the third day of our 31-day writing challenge. Join us by writing your slice of life story, sharing the link to it in the comments section, and giving comments to at least three other Slicers.
DAY 2 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL22
Write. Share. Give.
And, while you’re add it, pick up some Slicer Swag! All proceeds from our Cafepress store are donated to the Pajama Program.
DAY 1 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL22
March has arrived, which means it’s time for our month-long writing challenge!
PLEASE take a few minutes to read the announcements before you share the link to your slice of life story.
SOL Tuesday
There’s one week left until our month-long writing challenge begins!
SOL Tuesday
With just two weeks left until our month-long challenge, I’m sharing a piece to help us think about HOW we’ll prioritize our writing time as we head into March.
SOL Tuesday
Join us every Tuesday for our weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge!
Tips for New Slicers
Whether you’re new to our annual March writing challenge OR are expanding this community of writers by inviting your friends or colleagues to join in March, then you’ll want to check out this post filled with tips and answers to FAQs about the Slice of Life Story Challenge.
Sign up for the 15th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge #SOL22
Attention new and returning Slicers: Please fill out this year’s participant information form. Filling out the form takes less than five minutes and helps us stay organized during the Challenge.
Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge
Join us every Tuesday for our weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge!
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 