Welcome to the Seventh Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! Whether you have a daily writing habit or are trying to create one, I am glad you are here!
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.
So you say you want to write children’s books?
Last weekend I took a major step forward towards my dream of publishing children's books. I attended the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Annual Conference in New York. This post includes highlights from the keynotes and breakout sessions.
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Slicer Data Form
Would you please fill out the SOLSC 2014 Participant Information Form contained in this post? It will help keep track of who is participating in the Slice of Life Story Challenge. Further, it will assist us with timely prize distribution in April.
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Interview with Susan VanHecke + a Giveaway
I'm always looking for exemplary informational mentor texts. When Under the Freedom Tree crossed my desk, I knew I found one I wanted to share with you. It's the story of the first contraband camp during the Civil War. Even though my college minor was American History (with most of my coursework focused on the Revolutionary… Continue reading Interview with Susan VanHecke + a Giveaway
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Valentine’s Day Writing + a Book Giveaway
Valentine's Day is on Friday! Consider doing a read aloud to inspire your students to write poems, comic books, or short stories they can give to a special friend or close family member in lieu of a box of chocolates. Here are five books that will inspire primary, upper elementary, and middle school writers to craft writing that expresses heartfelt emotions.
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Be a teacher who writes. Join the SOLSC!
We'll host the 7th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge, which will begin on March 1st. In the upcoming weeks, we will provide you with information about the support team, prizes, and the second Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge. For now, here's basic information, for new and returning participants, to help you get energized for our March writing challenge.
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Writing About Reading in the Writer’s Notebook
The writing a child crafts about a book or an article in her writer's notebook often holds a lot of meaning or value to her. This kind of writing about reading isn't about finding the main idea, making predictions, or intertextual connections. Rather, this writing about reading is usually composed in response to something that affected a child so deeply she had to write about it on her own terms.
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I Do. We Do. You Do.
The gradual release of responsibility works for teaching one's mom how to use a smart phone just as well as it works for teaching writers.
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A Master Writer’s Notebook in Evernote
A few years ago I thought I had a brilliant idea. I created a master writer's notebook since my notebook writing, which I shared with students during writing conferences and in minilessons, was spread out in several writer's notebooks. Instead of carrying multiple writer's notebooks with me when I conferred, I thought it would be… Continue reading A Master Writer’s Notebook in Evernote
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Stacey’s One Little Word for 2014
As teachers of writing, we must try to bring our truths to the page, even when it’s hard. I believe we must write from a place that shows our vulnerabilities. Even though sharing the story of my OLW publicly makes me feel vulnerable, I know sharing it helps me practice what I preach. So here goes...
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Winter Break
We're taking off from blogging so we can spend the holidays with family and friends. We'll be back on Jan. 6th, 2014. However, the Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge will still go on!
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Welcome to the World, Jackson!
Please join me in celebrating with Beth, her husband, and her daughter as they welcome a new addition to their family, Jackson Brinton Moore.
