Recently, I caught up with my friend and colleague Chris Lehman. For a little end-of-the-year inspiration, please enjoy our interview: Beth: Your books make it clear that you have a passion for reading and writing. Have you always loved to read and write? Chris: Well, that’s complicated. Ha. I have always loved writing. I had… Continue reading An Interview with Educator and Author Chris Lehman
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Day 10 of the March SOLSC! #sol14
Be sure to read through the "essential information" section if you blog and comment on an iPad or iPhone. We may have a solution to the problem many of you have had with disappearing comments.
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Day 8 of the March SOLSC! #sol14
One week down in our month-long challenge! That means it's time for our first commenting challenge! Leave a link to your slice of life story here. Then, check out Dana's post for more information!
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All Because We Shared Our Stories
Our stories bond us together. I have known this to be true ever since I started writing, but I saw real evidence of it today as I walked down the hallways of my school building.
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Writing Connections
This week, consider commenting on at least one person's slice of life story who you haven't commented on in the past.
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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 Commenting Challenge #comments4kids
Have you had a look at some of the slice of life stories the students who are participating in the Classroom Challenge have been writing? I am so impressed -- with the students' writing and with the work their teachers have done to help the challenge become a reality for their students. This is the… Continue reading Classroom Commenting Challenge #comments4kids
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Commenting Challenge
This community is built on two things: writing and commenting. Therefore, I'm challenging you to comment on as many slice of life stories as possible in the next 36 hours.
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Slicing & Kind Comments
Anyone who's completed the month-long Slice of Life Story Challenge knows the greatest prize comes in the form of a writing community. I recently reflected on the way this writing community has helped me grow as an educator, parent, and writer. I hope you'll take a moment to read what I wrote, which is over… Continue reading Slicing & Kind Comments
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Raise Your Glass: The Making of a Wedding Toast
My brother-in-law is getting married this Sunday. Marc, my husband, is his brother's best man. As is tradition at most weddings, Marc will be delivering a toast at the reception. Last weekend Marc had a cohesive draft of the toast prepared. He asked me for some feedback. I read it through and was tempted to… Continue reading Raise Your Glass: The Making of a Wedding Toast
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Voiceless Visitors
I came across "Ode to the voiceless visitor" during last week's Slice of Life Story Challenge. Riss Leung posted it over at L.I.T. Ladies. It resonated with me since I often wonder why some of the things I write receive a lot of hits, but very few comments. Ruth and I have talked about this… Continue reading Voiceless Visitors
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Commenting Challenge
If you’ve been participating in 5th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge for at least 20 of the past 25 days, then you may participate in this commenting challenge, which will give you a chance to win a copy of the final book I'm giving away today. Heinemann is sponsoring a giveaway of Lessons from… Continue reading Commenting Challenge
