Some of the latest literacy-related headlines you might want to peruse: A Hartford Story Tries to Dodge an Abrupt End By Lary Bloom (The New York Times) The economic crisis and drop in corporate and political support have come at a critical moment — just as efforts to address the city's literacy rate are gaining… Continue reading Literacy-Related News Stories
Author: Stacey Shubitz
Stacey Shubitz is a K-6 literacy consultant and former elementary teacher. She is the author of CRAFT MOVES and other professional books on writing workshop. Her forthcoming book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.
Photo Fridays: That Barn Again
I've been photographing a farm in Lincoln, RI for the past few months. I spotted it right before September 11th and was struck by the flag that hung between the silos. I've continued to capture photos of it as the seasons have changed. I shot this picture this past Monday, one day after we got… Continue reading Photo Fridays: That Barn Again
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Poetry Friday – Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou's famous "Amazing Peace" Poem was recently turned into a picture book (Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem). I love everything about this book, especially the way in which the art matches the words so well. (It's illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher.) Here's an excerpt of "Amazing Peace". Amazing Peace Thunder rumbles in… Continue reading Poetry Friday – Maya Angelou
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Goals Restated
A reader, Sara, suggested, a few weeks ago, that I restate the students' goals for the upcoming Writer's Notebook Unit of Study as "I Can..." Statements, which I did for the two most recent units I taught in Reading and Writing Workshops. Therefore, I tweaked what I had and turned it into the following: Goals… Continue reading Goals Restated
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Exchanging “Kind Words for My Classmates”
I had a remarkable day with my students yesterday on so many levels. However, the "Kind Words" Exchange was incredible. I recorded some of their reactions to the Exchange. (Can't read what the writing on the text? Just click on the image to see it in its largest form.) What I didn't couldn't here are… Continue reading Exchanging “Kind Words for My Classmates”
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Always: A Mentor Text for Writing Questions and Repetition
Always Written by Ann Stott Illustrated by Matt Phelan Published by Candlewick Press in August 2008 Review copy provided by the publisher Always is a touching tale about a young boy who questions whether his mother's love (for him) is unconditional. He asks his mother a series of questions that include whether she loves him… Continue reading Always: A Mentor Text for Writing Questions and Repetition
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SAS’s SOLS
My husband planned on waking up extra early this morning so we could exchange cards (or as he calls it, "exchanging our pieces of paper) for our first anniversary today. We did that, finding it humorous that we expressed the same sentiments in prose (him) and in poetry (me). Then, he asked, "Do you want… Continue reading SAS’s SOLS
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Slice of Life Call
Good Morning Slicers! Please post a comment with a link to your Slice of Life Story.
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That Personal Touch
Our Entry Table Has Begun to Brim with Anniversary and Chanukah Cards Originally uploaded by teachergal We're all so busy these days, aren't we? The snowstorm that hit New England this past Friday caused me, and many others, to slow down. I had the chance to reflect on what was important (safety first, Chanukah party… Continue reading That Personal Touch
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Looking Back on “One Little Word”
2008's OLW Originally uploaded by teachergal My best friend was at my apartment a couple of weeks ago and noticed a placard that said "Balance" in the top right corner. She asked what that was all about and I told her, "That's the one little word I've been living by this year... balance." I've written… Continue reading Looking Back on “One Little Word”
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Some Executives Have Some Mail Coming to Their Offices Now!
Dropping a Stamped Persuasive Letter Into the Outgoing Mail Basket IS a Form of Publishing! Originally uploaded by teachergal Eleven of my kids showed up to school on this very icy Monday. 10:11 of them completed their persuasive letters when they had off on the snow day. (WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Therefore, all of them were able to… Continue reading Some Executives Have Some Mail Coming to Their Offices Now!
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Memoir Monday’s Here!
Please link your Memoir Monday Post to this one by leaving a comment so we (Ruth and I), as well as others can read your post from the past. Also, please feel free to use the new badge, above, alongside your Memoir Monday Post.
