Even if you're a few days behind, don't fret. C'mon in and join JOY: Five Senses Poem Originally uploaded by teachergal I chose to write a poem about the emotion joy. I'm not quite sure if I captured it. I think this poem is still a draft/a work in progress! As I near the end… Continue reading Stacey’s Seventh of Eight Poems
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 new book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.
Quick Writes for A Kid
Quick Writes Note To Student Originally uploaded by teachergal I came across my list of follow-ups from Family-Teacher Conferences on my desk this evening as I was trying to clean up. I found something I didn't do yet... "Provide her with Quick Writes." That was the note I wrote to remind myself to give one… Continue reading Quick Writes for A Kid
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A One Week Poetry Challenge: Day 6 of 8
A couple months ago I purchased Teaching Grammar with Perfect Poems for Middle School: Engaging Lessons with Model Poems That Motivate Kids to Learn Grammar and Write Well by Nancy Mack. Even though I don’t teach middle school, I was intrigued by the title and figured it could be a good resource to keep on… Continue reading A One Week Poetry Challenge: Day 6 of 8
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Scrapbooks for the Slicers
One of the Two Handmade SOLSC Scrapbooks Originally uploaded by teachergal I enlisted myself for the preservation of my four students' Slices of Life (i.e., the ones who completed all 31 March). I created a scrapbook for each of them. They decided if they'd be handmade or digital. Personally, I love the handmade ones (pictured… Continue reading Scrapbooks for the Slicers
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Quick Publish Assessment for Literary Essay
In case you're wondering what the on-demand assessment (aka: Quick Publish Assessment) I was blogging about earlier looks like, here's what it looks like: LITERARY ESSAY QUICK PUBLISH ASSESSMENT TASK: Write a four paragraph literary essay about _______ by _______. TIME: 50 minutes MINI-RUBRIC: The essay advanced a thesis or a claim. (1 .5 0… Continue reading Quick Publish Assessment for Literary Essay
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Thinking about on-demand lit. essay writing
When my students return from vacation they're going to be spending a week in their notebooks before we start our memoir unit of study. (We're saving poetry for last since I didn't feel we HAD to do Poetry now just b/c it's National Poetry Month. I've always done it in April, but wanted to change-it-up… Continue reading Thinking about on-demand lit. essay writing
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What’s in your pocket?
Today is "Poem in Your Pocket Day." When I taught in NYC, this was the equivalent of a holiday. Lots of fun activities and special events took place on this day. Seeing as I'm on vacation today, it made me a little nostalgic for those days in New York when I would celebrate this special… Continue reading What’s in your pocket?
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Stacey’s Sixth of Eight Poems
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NY Times Article
My friend Dan sent me this article this morning. Do click over to The New York Times and read it when you have a few moments. New York Region With Mentors at Their Sides, Girls in Need Write Their Stories and Find New Lives By J. COURTNEY SULLIVAN Published: April 14, 2008 Girls Write Now,… Continue reading NY Times Article
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A One Week Poetry Challenge: Day 5 of 8
Even if you're a few days behind, don't fret. C'mon in and join Paul B. Janeczo, who selected the poems for A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms defines a senryu as a poem that “follows the same pattern as a haiku – three lines of 5-7-5 syllables – but it… Continue reading A One Week Poetry Challenge: Day 5 of 8
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Stacey’s Fifth of Eight Poems
A Senryu About My Tummy Ache Sampling “Pesach” food Gefilte fish and pickles Tummy ache galore! I'm not sure why I chose that combination of things (there was more), but I was limited to seven syllables for my second line.
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Reflections: Growth
Someone once told me that an experienced teacher asks, "How are the kids doing?" rather than asking "How am I doing?" I've found that to be more and more true of myself as each year passes. I'm not as worried about how I'm doing... I think I know what I'm doing. I'm more concerned about… Continue reading Reflections: Growth
