Last week I wrote about a book with very different types of acrostic poems, after which students can mentor themselves. Since National Poetry Month is rapidly approaching, I thought I'd stick with poetry for the next few Thursdays. Ever since I learned about Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT, I've been hooked on stories… Continue reading A Fuzzy Poetic Mentor Text
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.
Day 10 of 31: SOLSC
Congratulations on reaching the tenth day of our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story, using the exact URL of the post you're submitting today, to this post by leaving a comment before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time today. Please scroll to the bottom of this post to leave the link to your… Continue reading Day 10 of 31: SOLSC
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Day 9 of 31: SOLSC
Today is the ninth day of our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story, using the exact URL of the post you're submitting today, to this post by leaving a comment before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time today. Please scroll to the bottom of this post to leave the link to your writing… Continue reading Day 9 of 31: SOLSC
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Letter to the Author: Part of the “Share a Story, Shape a Future” Blog Literacy Tour
Check out the "Share a Story, Shape a Future" Blog Literacy Tour. This post relates to today's theme, "Literacy My Way/Literacy Your Way," of the Tour, which is hosted by Susan Stephenson at The Book Chook. I loved to write as a child, but never had someone hand me a book and say, “You write… Continue reading Letter to the Author: Part of the “Share a Story, Shape a Future” Blog Literacy Tour
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Day 8 of 31: SOLSC
Today is the eighth day of our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story, using the exact URL of the post you're submitting today, to this post by leaving a comment before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time today. Please scroll to the bottom of this post to leave the link to your writing… Continue reading Day 8 of 31: SOLSC
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Day 7 of 31: SOLSC
Today is the seventh day of our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story, using the exact URL of the post you're submitting today, to this post by leaving a comment before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time today. Just scroll to the bottom of this post to leave the link to your writing… Continue reading Day 7 of 31: SOLSC
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Day 6 of 31: SOLSC
It's the sixth day of our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story, using the exact URL of the post you're submitting today, to this post by leaving a comment before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time today. Just scroll to the bottom of this post to leave the link to your writing for… Continue reading Day 6 of 31: SOLSC
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Day 5 of 31: SOLSC
It's the fifth day of our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story, using the exact URL of the post you're submitting today, to this post by leaving a comment before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time today. Just scroll to the bottom of this post to leave the link to your writing for… Continue reading Day 5 of 31: SOLSC
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Day 4 of 31: SOLSC
It's great to have you back for the fourth day of our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story, using the exact URL of the post you're submitting today, to this post by leaving a comment before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time today. Just scroll to the bottom of this post to leave… Continue reading Day 4 of 31: SOLSC
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Writing Different Kinds of Acrostic Poetry
I had the pleasure of being part of the round two judges for the 2009 Cybils Poetry Panel. I really enjoyed all five of the books we had to judge, including the winner. One of the books that made it to the final round was called African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways with poems written… Continue reading Writing Different Kinds of Acrostic Poetry
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Day 3 of 31: SOLSC
It's the third day of our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story, using the exact URL of the post you're submitting today, to this post by leaving a comment before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time today. Just scroll to the bottom of this post to leave the link to your writing for… Continue reading Day 3 of 31: SOLSC
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Day 2 of 31: SOLSC
Welcome to the second day of our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story, using the exact URL of the post you're submitting today, to this post by leaving a comment before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time today. Just scroll to the bottom of this post to leave the link to your writing… Continue reading Day 2 of 31: SOLSC
