To date, 37 states and the District of Columbia have voluntarily adopted the Common Core State Standards. Many teachers of writing are nervous about the adoption of the Standards since there is a fear that students will mostly be writing non-narrative pieces. While this fear isn't unfounded,we have to remember the Standards are a guide… Continue reading Storytelling Helps Kids in Many Ways and Meets the Standards!
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.
Winner of the Stanley Books Giveaway
I'm pleased to announce the recipient of the Stanley Series Giveaway, sponsored by Kids Can Press. Betsy, who blogs at Learning to Teach Young Writers, is the lucky winner. If you haven't read through the post about Stanley's Little Sister, and how you can use it with the young writers in your classroom, then click… Continue reading Winner of the Stanley Books Giveaway
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A Poetry Book for Boys
Bob Raczka and Peter H. Reynolds' new book, Guyku: A Year of Haiku for Boys, was released earlier this month. Guyku is a book of seasonal haiku poems written with a young male audience in mind. The nature-related poems by Raczka are enhanced with classic Reynolds illustrations. The writing and the illustrations are extremely appealing… Continue reading A Poetry Book for Boys
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Fall Literacy Conferences
Ruth and I presented twice at the Keystone State Reading Association Conference this past Sunday and Monday. We met lots of great people at the conference and would like to thank the folks who attended and asked great questions at our sessions. Next month, we'll be presenting at two conferences: Literacy for All and the… Continue reading Fall Literacy Conferences
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Finishing Touches
We're putting the finishing touches on our presentations for the Keystone State Reading Association Conference, which begins today. We're looking for the fall literacy conference season to begin! (We'll be presenting at Literacy for All in Providence, RI and the NCTE Annual Convention in Orlando, FL next month.) NOTE: Cupcakes are from Sweets in the… Continue reading Finishing Touches
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Flip Cameras
I always wanted a flip camera when I was in the classroom so I could capture those students engrossed in their writing, thoughtful peer conferences, and incredible share sessions. However, by the time I wanted one, I knew I'd be exiting the classroom to work as a consultant, so I never saw that desire to… Continue reading Flip Cameras
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Will you be at KSRA?
Ruth and I will be presenting twice at the upcoming Keystone State Reading Association Conference in Hershey, PA this-coming Sunday and Monday. Our presentations are scheduled for Sunday afternoon, October 24th at 4:00 p.m. and on Monday morning, October 25th at 9:30 a.m. Both presentations are entitled "Refining Reflective Practice: Pathways to Building a Stronger… Continue reading Will you be at KSRA?
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Beyond Meow and Woof
Stanley's Little Sister is the newest book in the Stanley series. (Check out the giveaway Kids Can Press is doing for readers of this blog post. Details follow at the bottom of this post.) It's written by Linda Bailey and illustrated by Bill Slavin for children in pre-school through second grade. While the characters in… Continue reading Beyond Meow and Woof
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Giveaway Recipient for The WORST-CASE SCENARIO Survival Handbook: Gross Junior Edition
I'm pleased to announce the winner of the free copy of The WORST-CASE SCENARIO Survival Handbook: Gross Junior Edition. Karen Dempsey's name was picked out of my prize bowl this morning. Karen, once you send me your address please be sure to look for your copy of David Borgenicht, Nathaniel Marunas, and Robin Epstein's book… Continue reading Giveaway Recipient for The WORST-CASE SCENARIO Survival Handbook: Gross Junior Edition
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Tuesday means it’s slice of life story time!
A slice of life story is an anecdotal piece of writing. It’s written in sequential order and is about a piece of your day. Often, slice of life stories are narratives that frequently include dialogue. A Slice of Life Story is essentially a look into someone’s life at a given point in time. Our online community,… Continue reading Tuesday means it’s slice of life story time!
