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Day 5 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

It is day five of our 31-day writing challenge. Are you having fun yet? What feels easy? What feels challenging? Please share your thoughts when you leave the link to your slice of life story.

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Day 4 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

It’s the fourth day of our month-long writing challenge. How’s it going?

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Day 3 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

I’m glad you’re here for the third day of the 8th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! Or, perhaps you aren’t taking the month-long challenge but have arrived for our weekly Tuesday challenge. Either way, you’re in the right place.

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Day 2 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

Anyone who starts the SOLSC today, tomorrow, or on Wednesday, 3/4 will still be eligible for one of the incredible prizes we’re offering. All you have to do is “write, share, and give” today and every day for the rest of the month. If you have a friend who’s on the fence about committing to the Challenge, please encourage him/her to jump in because it’s not too late!

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Day 1 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

Welcome to the 8th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! This is where you share a link to your individual (not classroom) slice of life story. Then, remember to give at least three other slicers some comment love during the day today.

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Do you need a copy editor?

I don't have a professional proofreader at my disposal (though I wish I did!). I know spell check isn't a fool-proof method for getting my writing ready to go out into the world. But now I have Grammarly, a proofreading web application that finds and explains in-depth grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes online.

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FAQs for First-Time Slice of Life Story Challenge Participants

Are you planning to participate in the SOLSC for the first time? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions from new participants.

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It’s Tuesday! Write. Share. Give.

I hope you're gearing-up for a month of writing and sharing since there are five days and a wake-up until the 8th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge begins.

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Slicer Participant Information Form

Please fill out this form (It takes less than 5 minutes!) if you'll be joining us for our month-long writing challenge, which begins on March 1st.

biography · mentor texts · nonfiction · picture book · poetry · Read Aloud · social justice · solar system

Black History Month & Beyond – My #NF10for10 + 10 Book Giveaways

Today is the annual Nonfiction Picture Book 10 for 10, hosted by Cathy Mere from Reflect and Refine, Mandy Robek of Enjoy and Embrace Learning, and Julie Balen of Write at the Edge. This is my third year participating in this event, which provides me with a chance to expand my nonfiction TBR list.  Last… Continue reading Black History Month & Beyond – My #NF10for10 + 10 Book Giveaways

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SOL Tuesday & Slicer Swag

Do you have a need for some Slicer swag?  Stop by and visit our new Cafepress store.  You can purchase some Slicer swag and do a good deed since all of our profits will go the Pajama Program! If you are sharing your Slice of Life Story on Twitter, please use the new #sol15 hashtag.… Continue reading SOL Tuesday & Slicer Swag

giveaway · mentor texts · politics · social studies · writing

Behind the Scenes at the White House: A Q&A with Nonfiction Author Katherine L. House

Just in time for Presidents' Day, I chatted with nonfiction author Katherine L. House about her recent book, White House for Kids. Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a copy of her book.