The alarm buzzed in my ear at 5:15 a.m. I'm still sick, but I'm going in! Therefore, I took about three more minutes and then rolled right out of bed. I headed to the computer (because that's what all tech-addicted people do when they wake up in the morning) to check my e-mail. Then, it… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 3
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ruth’s solc: recovery food.
Let me begin by revealing that I am a really bad taker of naps. Actually, that is an understatement. I doubt there are many out there who are worse than I. Seriously. There are some who can nap for 15 minutes and wake up refreshed. I live with one of these kinds of people. For… Continue reading ruth’s solc: recovery food.
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Ruth’s SOLC: Studio Desk
The first day of March. The first day of the Slice of Life Challenge (SOLC). The first entry I've ever written in a Moleskine Notebook. And I've found myself paying attention (even more) to the everyday special of an ordinary Saturday afternoon. All of this wide-awake living has made it difficult to choose the… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLC: Studio Desk
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Slice of Life Notebook.
I made this special just for the challenge. My very first Moleskine -- ooh-la-la!
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I don’t have words to describe what I created, so it’s my Wordless Wednesday Submission!
Ceramics Made in Feb 2008 Originally uploaded by teachergal
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wn entry: quote challenge.
Stacey challenged a writer's notebook entry on a quote. I've been thinking ever since then, What quote will I write about? Funny how Friday afternoons work -- I'm selecting one completely different from those I've been reflecting on all week. There is a magnificent artist in you just waiting to be brought forth. You can… Continue reading wn entry: quote challenge.
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Celebrating My Artsy Side
I was talking to Ruth yesterday and realized I needed a place to "showcase" (I put that in quotes because I think it's a bit ridiculous to use that word in this context) my artsy side. I decided, rather than clogging up this blog with non-writing related stuff, I'd start my own blog for that… Continue reading Celebrating My Artsy Side
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share your stories.
Sometimes I feel that as teachers we are so focused on preparing kids for the next level that we forget what writing can do for them right now. And even more often, we forget what a gift we are giving them by instilling the habit of writing everyday. This weekend my husband's 88 year old grandparents… Continue reading share your stories.
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keeping interest.
My colleague, Lori Dixon, directed me to this February 2008 Vanity Fairarticle, "Keys to the Kingdom" by Jim Windolf. It is a long article, but this quote especially highlights the importance of story elements in the development of a plot that holds interest. What a cool way to connect the world of entertainment to our… Continue reading keeping interest.
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A look at some of the writing gifts my students created…
...for parents, friends, Santa, sisters, and more!
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Daily Something: A Real-Life Auction In My Classroom!
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DAILY SOMETHING: Cards or Written Messages That Convey Sentiments?
I spent yesterday afternoon creating "cards" for my bridesmaids. I didn't want to attach an impersonal card to each of their gifts, so I decided to dig up old pictures, use my scanner and my "Creative Delights Companion" to create some written messages. This is what I came up with: I hope they're worth the… Continue reading DAILY SOMETHING: Cards or Written Messages That Convey Sentiments?
