Grammar puzzles many kids. There are a myriad of reasons for this, which can range from being an English Language Learner to having a lack of direct instruction with regard to the teaching of grammar. (Don't worry! I'm not proposing that we go back to the days of teaching kids how to diagram sentences. In… Continue reading Grammar Instruction Can Be Fun!
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.
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Tech Tools: Scribd
The Reading Zone started using Scribd as a way to share documents she created with her blog readers. Even though I'm partial to Box.net for file sharing with my colleagues, I thought I'd give Scribd, which has a social networking component, a try. I'm delighted I did! Scribd turns documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, ppts, and more… Continue reading Tech Tools: Scribd
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Poetry Friday: A Little Billy Collins For You
Bonnie mentioned a Billy Collins Poem, "The Names," in a comment she left yesterday. While he's one of my favorite poets (new favorites), I have to admit that I didn't know about this one. In case you fall into the same category, then here is part of it: The Names Yesterday, I lay awake in… Continue reading Poetry Friday: A Little Billy Collins For You
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WN Entry: I Am Amazed…
I Am Amazed is written and illustrated by Jodi Hills. It's a book that pays tribute to the people in our everyday lives that we often look past and recognizes the beauty within them. My former principal read it to the entire staff as a way to tip his hat to all of us for… Continue reading WN Entry: I Am Amazed…
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A Day of Rememberance
Yesterday I read The Man Who Walked Between the Towers to my class. They were dazzled and amazed by Petit's Walk. I briefly answered questions about September 11th, 2001 since the book does mention that the Towers no longer exist. Today, I will read Fireboat and talk about heroism. Teaching about September 11th, 2001 is… Continue reading A Day of Rememberance
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Progress or Process Share???
Tomorrow is the first "real" day of Writing Workshop in my classroom. My students will be mapping their hearts. Hence, I decided that I will also conduct our first, of many, structured shared sessions. I've been grappling with doing a process share or a progress share (Mermelstein, Don't Forget to Share, 2007). Neither one perfectly… Continue reading Progress or Process Share???
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Preparing for September 11th
Where were you on September 11th, 2001? It's a question that makes my heart tighten. I was in Manhattan, at a job interview in Midtown. I heard that a plane hit the Trade Center and I immediately headed home via surface transportation for fear the subways would be unsafe. When I emerged from the building… Continue reading Preparing for September 11th
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S.O.L.S. Time!
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Answering Questions
You asked... we answer! Often when someone posts a question on a post, Ruth or I write back to them individually. However, we've received six questions in the past few days whose answers might interest others. So, here are the responses... 1. From Kassia What decorations did you use for the covers that will stick… Continue reading Answering Questions
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Stacey’s Sleepless Slice
Sleepless SOLS Originally uploaded by teachergal Just a little picture of what the start of my day has been like...
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Stacey’s M.M.: Childhood Things I Still Wonder About
the first page of my new idea notebook Originally uploaded by teachergal Ruth's Fierce Wonderings Post inspired me to take my M.M. Post in a completely different directions. I started a new notebook today (below) since my students decorated their Idea Notebooks and Writer's Notebooks today. Hence, I couldn't resist making the first page of… Continue reading Stacey’s M.M.: Childhood Things I Still Wonder About
