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.
Writer’s Notebook Wednesday: Quotations
This is my entry about a quotation that deals with hard work. Please link your entry to this post using Mr. Linky. Thanks! WN Entry: John Wayne Quotation Originally uploaded by teachergal
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Discovery from a Weekend Writer’s Notebook Assessment
Reminder for a Student Writer Originally uploaded by teachergal I recently changed-up my Weekend Writer's Notebook Assessments. One question I ask, now, is "How can I help you as a writer?" I noticed that one of my kids said, "You can remind me to bring home my writer's notebook. I seem to be forgetting it… Continue reading Discovery from a Weekend Writer’s Notebook Assessment
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Slice of Life Story: Close Call
Mr. Quirk, my high school driving instructor, told me that many accidents happen in parking lots since people aren't paying attention. For that reason, I've always been sure to be extra-alert whenever I enter a parking lot since I'm assuming the other people aren't as focused as I am. When I pulled into the parking… Continue reading Slice of Life Story: Close Call
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Checking-in with My ONE LITTLE WORD!
this is going in my car Originally uploaded by teachergal Last week one of my nine-year old students asked me, "So, Ms. S... How's it going with the balance?" "What?" I asked her perplexed. "You know, your one little word," she paused. "Bal-ance." Then she moved her hands as if she were a balancing scale… Continue reading Checking-in with My ONE LITTLE WORD!
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WNW Charge: Quote
Ruth and I are both fans of quotations. We even have an entire page devoted to quotes we love. Lisa Meyer compiled a book entitled Quotes for Kids: Today's Interpretations of Timeless Quotes Designed to Nurture the Young Spirit. It's a bunch of interpretations of poignant quotes. My students have loved this book. One even… Continue reading WNW Charge: Quote
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Slice of Life Story: Rain, Rain, Go Away
It was hard to fall asleep last night since the rain kept tap-tap-tapping on the ledge outside my window. I woke up this morning to the same persistent tapping. Unable to fall back to sleep with the sound of the raindrops hitting the window ledge, I got up and went online to play Scrabulous, which… Continue reading Slice of Life Story: Rain, Rain, Go Away
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News Article
I received the ASCD SmartBrief today and followed the link to read this article in The New York Times. After learning about the ways in which French 5th graders are going to be asked to "identify" with Jewish children who were killed during the Second World War, I immediately sent an email to one of… Continue reading News Article
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Why am I writing this over and over again?
After hearing about Janet Angelillo's new book from Ruth, I went online and started reading the sample chapter. I started thinking about the fact that each and every day I write down what the kids need to bring to the minilesson on the board. Granted, there are changes to the list daily, but most of… Continue reading Why am I writing this over and over again?
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Cybils 2007 Awards Have Been Announced
I was honored to have been part of the Fiction Picture Book Judging Committee for the 2007 Cybils Awards along with Mitali, Barb, Nikki, and Gail, which was led by Jules. As I was browsing for picture books when I was at Brookline Booksmith yesterday, I realized that I hadn't posted a link to the… Continue reading Cybils 2007 Awards Have Been Announced
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Slice of Life Story: Pancakes for Breakfast
When I transferred the pancake mix into an airtight container last month, I forgot to cut out the directions from the side of the box before I threw out the box. Oops! This morning I made pancakes for the first time since I threw out the directions. I started thinking 'one cup of mix +… Continue reading Slice of Life Story: Pancakes for Breakfast
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Slice of Life Writing
One of my students and her mom spent some time with me after school yesterday afternoon. (Yep, made it through the day even though I was sick!) She claimed that she had nothing to write about in her notebook, which is why she wasn't writing. I referenced my entry to Whole Foods and told her… Continue reading Slice of Life Writing
