SOLS 032508 Originally uploaded by teachergal My SOLS was inspired by two of my students today. I'm happy to report that our afternoon with our new desk arrangement went well. Should be interesting to see if how long this lasts. (Hopefully longer than the banquet tables did.)
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.
Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 25
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I’m a bit astonished!
I am creating a list of writing partnerships for my students' Literary Essay Unit of Study based on the texts they've selected to examine, from the packet of 11 texts I gave them, for their literary essay. Would you believe that only five of the six texts are represented from the packet?!!? I'm a bit… Continue reading I’m a bit astonished!
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March has gone by sooooo fast!
My students and I were at Closing Circle today and one remarked, "If next week is the last week of March, does that mean it's the last week of the 'Slice of Life Story Challenge'?" "Yes, it is," I replied. There was a collective moan. (JUST WHAT I WANTED TO HEAR!!!) The thing is, my… Continue reading March has gone by sooooo fast!
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 24
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day #24
Stacey and "Ebubbey" in 2002 Originally uploaded by teachergal When I woke up this morning, I got out of bed as usual. I went into our study, flicked on the light above my desk and checked my email. However, once I realized that it was Monday, my heart sank a bit. Today's March 24th, I… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day #24
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My Own Independent “Writing” Project
It's been a plan of mine, for years, to create my own Passover Haggadah. I think I FINALLY finished it (all sixty pages of it) tonight, with ample time to have it printed before the holiday. In truth though, hard-core revisions start tomorrow. I guess the old adage, "When you think you're done, you've just… Continue reading My Own Independent “Writing” Project
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Thinking About Thesis Statements
I've been doing a lot of thinking about the thesis statements my students are going to start crafting for their literary essays lately. Therefore, in addition to the graphic organizer I produced for tomorrow's lesson, I also put together a thesis revision template/writer's plans worksheet for my students to use on Tuesday that looks like… Continue reading Thinking About Thesis Statements
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Reading Photographs Helps Students Write Better
I just got around to perusing the Feb/Mar 2008 Issue of Reading Today this afternoon. Tucked away on page 46 I found an article entitled "'Reading' photographs can lead students to better writing," which talks about a book that deals with this entire concept. I've always been a proponent in looking at photographs and helping… Continue reading Reading Photographs Helps Students Write Better
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 23
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day #23
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 22
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