A few years ago I was given a simple, concrete definition of revision that I've used with my students: to see again. However, I'm curious... how do you describe what revision is in your classroom? Please leave a comment with your definitions. I'd love to compile them all in a post sometime next week.
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.
The First SOLSC for July 2008
Please link your slices here by using Mr. Linky and by posting a comment. We're looking forward to reading your slices. (Here's a snippet of mine, which talks about what precipitated my fall.) The security guard swiped my card key through the reader. He looked down at the picture of me on his screen and… Continue reading The First SOLSC for July 2008
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Memoir Mondays… Here We Go!
We're so glad you joined us for the first MEMOIR MONDAY of July. Click on the Mr. Linky Image Linky & please leave a comment on this post so others can always find your memoir-related post. THANKS! Please note: I will not be posting much this week since I fell yesterday and sitting at the… Continue reading Memoir Mondays… Here We Go!
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M.M. Inspiration: Disaster Averted
Have you ever done an activity with a family member or a group of kids where you thought, "Wow! I got lucky that worked!"??? That happened to me the first time I did the "Million Dots Display" with my former fifth grade students. The results were amazing... ...but the process was a bit hectic! So,… Continue reading M.M. Inspiration: Disaster Averted
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A Concrete Poem (of sorts) for Poetry Friday
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Happy Independence Day!
Found this poem online and liked it! Hope you enjoy it too! FIREWORKS SPARKLING Fireworks, sparkling in the silvery sky Hot dogs roasting on the flaming fire Families all together, communicating together Smell of campfire all around Watching the fireworks in the sky Everyone around to say "Ooh and Ahh" After the fireworks are done,… Continue reading Happy Independence Day!
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Classroom Layout
Layout of Classroom for 2008-09 Originally uploaded by teachergal Recently I blogged about the new layout I'm going to try out in my classroom this fall. I've gotten a few emails about this reorganization. Hence, I wanted to point folks in the right direction with regard to doing their own classroom layout. Lakeshore Learning has… Continue reading Classroom Layout
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Some are older… Some are newer…
My Summer (Professional) Reading Originally uploaded by teachergal These four books have been sitting in my bookshelf for the past year begging to be read. I've thumbed through Using Literature to Enhance Writing Instruction and Reading Aloud Across the Curriculum, but haven't read them with the careful, close reading they deserve. All four books are… Continue reading Some are older… Some are newer…
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First Day of School “Survival Kits”
A Completed First Day of School Pouch Originally uploaded by teachergal Since my first year of teaching, I've placed survival kits on the kids' desks to help them get through the first day of school. This year, I've changed it up a bit. I took out the regular pencil, a pencil sharpener and the index… Continue reading First Day of School “Survival Kits”
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Stacey’s MM: Sometimes You Have to Let Your Hair Down
I've come to believe that sometimes we (i.e., teachers) need to be silly. That could mean jumping into a fountain or jumping into a photograph with a student that you weren't exactly supposed to be in. I remember eating nachos and salsa alongside my students during the second of three mini courses. One of my… Continue reading Stacey’s MM: Sometimes You Have to Let Your Hair Down
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My New Spiral Spine Notebook
My New WN: All About the S-es Originally uploaded by teachergal I'm departing, temporarily, from using Miquelrius spiral-spine notebooks. I found a Paperchase Notebook I wanted to try because it has a partial velvety cover and decorative pages. It was a bit whimsical and kind of perfect for summer. Further, I took a cue from… Continue reading My New Spiral Spine Notebook
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M.M. Inspiration: Sometimes you have to let your hair down!
Has there ever been a moment in time when you've let your hair down in front of others? For me, it was at the 105th Street (Central Park) Fountain with several of my former students in April 2005. The fountain (in the photo; photo taken in 2007) was empty and several of my students jumped… Continue reading M.M. Inspiration: Sometimes you have to let your hair down!
