Join us today to kick off the preparations for the 17th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenges, which will begin on March 1, 2024. Additionally, discover how you can utilize Apple's Shortcuts and Google's Routines to effectively schedule dedicated writing time every day throughout March.
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 forthcoming 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 Tuesday
Today is the perfect time to use your writing muscles since there are three more Tuesdays until the 17th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenges begins. Stop by TWTBlog today to share your slice-of-life story and connect with other members of our global writing community.
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Devote Time to Writing Instruction: Build Your Expertise
Delve into the importance of dedicating ample and consistent time to writing instruction in elementary schools. This piece highlights research and expert recommendations for prioritizing writing on daily schedules.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
February's here, and you know what that means? Our month-long writing challenge is just around the corner! Let's kick-start by jumping right in and sharing a slice-of-life story with our global writing community today.
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Sign up for the 17th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge #SOL24
The Slice of Life Story Challenge is back for its 17th year, and we're excited to reconnect with our global community of participants and welcome new ones! By signing up, you'll have access to a supportive community of writers and resources to help you make the most of this month-long challenge.
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An Overview of the Slice of Life Story Challenge #SOL24
The 17th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge (SOLSC) will be hosted at Two Writing Teachers in March. Participants will write and discuss slice-of-life stories, focusing on everyday experiences with an emphasis on authenticity and relatability. The challenge also involves commenting on submissions, which fosters a writing community.
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Written Response in the Reader’s Notebook
Welcome to Reading Workshop: Structures and Routines That Support All Readers offers K-6 teachers a guide to setting up and sustaining a successful reading workshop. In this post, we'll dive into one part of this book, which encourages students to write about their reading and keep readers' notebooks.
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Understanding Conference Roles for Effective Student-Teacher Collaboration
All students need an opportunity to know their role in a writing conference so they can set the agenda and receive whatever they need most from you when they have a one-to-one writing conference.
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Instruction for Striving Writers: From the Archives
Writing is not just a fundamental skill; it's a gateway to self-expression, creativity, and academic success. However, the standard approach to instruction may only sometimes be enough for students who struggle with writing. To help these aspiring writers in grades K-6, I'm sharing a collection of past TWT blog posts that provide practical techniques for educators to meet their students' diverse needs.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
It's time to write, share, & give!
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Leaping Into Whole-Class Instruction: From the Archives
Prepare for a seamless shift from community-building to focused instruction as you enter the heart of the school year. Discover a wealth of valuable blog posts about minilessons that will empower your students.
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Mentor Texts for Navigating Second Person Point of View
Stories and novels written in the second person, where the narrator uses "you" to talk to the reader, are not as familiar as stories told from the perspective of a character or an observer. I've compiled a small group of picture books you can use as mentor texts for teaching students how to address their readers in the second person and do it well! Leave a comment for a chance to win all of them for your classroom library.
