They didn’t know it was impossible, so they did it. –Mark Twain Almost there! The "finish line" is so close! With the end in sight, I'm wondering... How will you celebrate with your students who met their writing goals during this challenge? Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 29 of 31
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.
Throwback Thursday: Reflections & Self-Assessments
Peruse our past posts about reflective practice and self-assessments students can use at the end of the school year.
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Classroom SOLSC: 28 of 31
The hardest part of writing is writing. –Nora Ephron Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or personal blog. Then, share the unique URL to the location of the “round up” of student slices. (Click here to find out what a… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 28 of 31
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Go as far as you can see; when you get there you'll be able to see farther. --Thomas Carlyle Please note: It's Passover, so I won't be reading blog posts today. (Fortunately, I was able to schedule this post to hit a moment after midnight over a week before the holiday began!) I will look… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 27 of 31
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Classroom SOLSC: 26 of 31
He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life. --Ralph Waldo Emerson Please note: It's Passover, so I won't be reading students' blog posts today or tomorrow. (Fortunately, I was able to schedule this post to hit a moment after midnight over a week before the holiday began!) I… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 26 of 31
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Classroom SOLSC: 25 of 31
Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you. --Marsha Norman Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or personal blog. Then, share the unique URL to the location of the “round up” of student slices. (Click here… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 25 of 31
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Classroom SOLSC: 24 of 31
If you care enough for a result, you will most certainly attain it. --William James Whoa! Just one week left to go! I guess we could call this the home stretch! Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or personal blog.… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 24 of 31
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Classroom SOLSC: 23 of 31
Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else. - James M. Barrie Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or personal blog. Then, share the unique URL to the location of the “round up” of student slices.… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 23 of 31
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Commenting Challenge: New Slicers Only
The Sixth Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge is more than halfway over. Those of you who are new to our community have probably felt welcomed by the men and women (aka: Slicers) who have been part of our writing community for the past five years. Comments are like gifts. They're precious. We're excited to… Continue reading Commenting Challenge: New Slicers Only
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Classroom SOLSC: 22 of 31
We are made to persist. That's how we find out who we are. --Tobias Wolff We're heading into the second-to-last weekend of the Challenge. How's the weekend writing going for your kids? I know some of you have been impressed with your students' eagerness to keep slicing on the weekends. Feel free to share your… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 22 of 31
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Throwback Thursday: Poetry
Browse our past posts about poetry instruction in the classroom. Also, get a few ideas for crafting some of your own poems.
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Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own. –Carol Burnett Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or personal blog. Then, share the unique URL to the location of the “round up” of student slices. (Click here to… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 21 of 31
