March has arrived, which means it's time for our month-long writing challenge! PLEASE take a few minutes to read the announcements before you share the link to your slice of life story.
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
Even though we have one more day until the 16th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge begins, we're gathering today -- because that's what we do on Tuesdays -- to share our stories.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
It's the third Tuesday in February, which means we're rapidly approaching our month-long writing challenge. Gear up by sharing a slice of life story with our writing community today.
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How do I confer with ALL students regularly?
In many classrooms, it's hard to equitably distribute one's time among the students. There are always a few kids who need more attention. Here are seven ways you can use to ensure all of your students have the opportunity to confer with you on a regular basis.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
It's Tuesday! Please join us for Slice of Life. Write your slice of life story, share it by posting the permalink on TWT, and leave comments for others.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
It's the first Tuesday in February, which means we're getting close to our month-long writing challenge. Gear up by sharing a slice of life story with our writing community today.
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The Language to Develop Agency: Amping Up Agency Blog Series
Teachers can build and increase students’ agency by using specific phrases at when conferring, leading small groups, or holding reflection/share sessions at the end of a workshop.
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Sign up for the 16th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge #SOL23
Attention new and returning Slicers: Please fill out this year’s participant information form. Filling out the form takes less than five minutes and helps us stay organized during the Challenge.
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Tap Into the Power of Whole-Class Text Studies
Whole-class text studies are one of the most impactful ways to strengthen our reading-like-a-writer work with students.
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Winter Recess
We may be taking two weeks off from blogging, but we have plenty of resources for you to access as you prepare for your writing instruction in 2023.
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Have you ever said this?
We encourage a growth mindset in classrooms. We don't permit children to put themselves down. So why do we do this to ourselves?
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Tapping Into the Power of Some New Mentor Texts
Mentor texts are important co-teachers in the writing workshop! Here's an in-depth look at the mentor texts I talked about in a recent podcast. After you finish reading, be sure to leave a comment after on this post for a chance to win all ten of the featured books!
