I was debating whether or not I should create a Literary Essay Rubric before I got to work this morning or once I was there. I opted for creating it at home and getting into work a little later. This is what I came up with:
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.
Add ’em up please!
Did you participate in the Slice of Life Story Challenge for 21+ days in March? If so, then please leave a comment ON THIS POST with the exact number of postings you tagged as Slice of Life Stories on your blog. Ruth and/or I will peruse your blog, verify the number of postings and enter… Continue reading Add ’em up please!
Share this:
Share this:
Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: #31
I heard the clicking of heels on the hallway floor. The clicking was getting closer. It was Kate. She had come to talk about our upcoming Voice/Silence Interactive Read Aloud Text Set, for which we haven't decided up on yet. We talked for a few minutes, both of us sitting atop the students' desks when… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: #31
Share this:
Share this:
Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 31
Today's the last day of the first-ever Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. Please tag your posts with the words SLICE OF LIFE STORY CHALLENGE. Starting tomorrow, we'll begin our weekly Tuesday's Slice of Life Story Challenge. Please join us every Tuesday for… Continue reading Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 31
Share this:
Share this:
An article every blogger should read
Check out "Why Blog?" in today's NY Times.
Share this:
Share this:
Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day #30
This afternoon I met up with A & her mom at the Barnes & Noble on Bald Hill Road in Warwick. They spotted me getting a "Tall, skim, no-whip, white mocha," when they came in. Once my coffee was ready, we sauntered over to the children's section where we got to work using the $100… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day #30
Share this:
Share this:
Starting on Tuesday, April 1st… (NO FOOLIN’!)
Please join us here at Two Writing Teachers each and every Tuesday, starting on Tues., 4/1/08, to share a slice of your life on a weekly basis. You may share a Slice of Life Story Post you wrote during the previous week or on the Tuesday you're posting it. Regardless, stop by each and every… Continue reading Starting on Tuesday, April 1st… (NO FOOLIN’!)
Share this:
Share this:
Citing the Text
My 4th grade students did a unit of study in Reading Workshop entitled "Writing About Reading" this past fall. Therefore, they've become pretty adept at citing the text. However, I think that citing the text goes to a whole new level when you write literary essays. Therefore, I created yet another chart for this unit… Continue reading Citing the Text
Share this:
Share this:
“Speaking with an Educator’s Voice”
Check out the article on pg. 11 of TC Today's Spring 2008 issue. The article is moving and an excellent read.
Share this:
Share this:
Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 30
Can you believe that it's already the thirtieth day of the Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. Please tag your posts with the words SLICE OF LIFE STORY CHALLENGE.
Share this:
Share this:
Bringing Back Poetry Circle
Made with free image tools @ TXT2PIC.com Every Friday afternoon, last year, my class and I used to have a weekly Poetry Circle. However, this year I didn't due to a lack of time on my part. However, I've decided now that National Poetry Month is just around the corner, it's time to reinstate Poetry… Continue reading Bringing Back Poetry Circle
Share this:
Share this:
Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 29
Just three days left in the: Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. Please tag your posts with the words SLICE OF LIFE STORY CHALLENGE.
