I Remember
What is a memory? What makes a moment memorable? Were they moments of utter joy and warmth? Or was there embitterment, stress, and even trauma that made it special? For … Continue Reading I Remember
Four Mentor Texts to Nurture the Relationship Between a Writer and a Notebook: Notebooks as a Writers Tool
Writers pause to notice the obvious and obscure moments in life. They preserve their memories in their notebooks by jotting words, tucking away photographs, ticket stubs, and other items that … Continue Reading Four Mentor Texts to Nurture the Relationship Between a Writer and a Notebook: Notebooks as a Writers Tool
Memory Chains: A Strategy for Writer’s Notebooks
Here’s a fun strategy you can try to generate writing in your notebook this summer. Come back-to-school time, you can teach your students how to use this strategy if they get stuck.
Give Heart Maps a Rest! Try Writing Territory Maps
The heart map is a great tool for helping students find personally meaningful topics, but used year after year, it might feel a little stale. Writing territory maps is another option!
GUEST BLOG POST: The Journey
Caroline Gonzalez currently works as an Instructional Support teacher for grades 1-3 in South Brunswick NJ. After 21 years of teaching, she is completing coursework to attain an Administrator’s License. … Continue Reading GUEST BLOG POST: The Journey
The Life Lessons We Teach
On Sunday, June 13th my husband and I attended a retirement celebration at Norwalk High School for Jeff Smith, who is retiring after 34 years as a music educator. My … Continue Reading The Life Lessons We Teach
Memoir Monday: Origins of Writing
I’ve been thinking a lot about the questions Pam Muñoz Ryan posed to the audience at the TCRWP Writing Institute last week. There are many reasons I write: to communicate … Continue Reading Memoir Monday: Origins of Writing
Second Memoir Monday of August
It’s now the second week of August. In Central Pennsylvania, it feels hotter and muggier. In fact, yesterday morning we even had a thunderstorm. While I wish it was a … Continue Reading Second Memoir Monday of August
Memoir Monday
There’s something about the transition from July to August that gives many teachers have a bittersweet feeling. For those of you who live in the Northeast, it feels like summer … Continue Reading Memoir Monday
I’m Back to Host Memoir Monday!
It’s so great to be back and blogging again. In the past month, I’ve been in six states and have unpacked countless boxes (with the help of my dear family). … Continue Reading I’m Back to Host Memoir Monday!
Special Moments
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M-E-M-O-I-R M-O-N-D-A-Y
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Hello June!
I woke up this morning and said, “Hello June!” Then I considered what kind of Memoir Monday post I could write for today. When I checked in on JessicaSprague.com, I … Continue Reading Hello June!
The First MM of June
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Try to remember… And if you remember…
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Ruth’s Memoior-ish Monday: Bridal Shower.
This weekend I went to a bridal shower and I was reminded of my own wedding preparations. Isn’t it strange the way time plays with your mind? It seems like it … Continue Reading Ruth’s Memoior-ish Monday: Bridal Shower.
Memories…
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MM Time!
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It’s just another Memoir Monday…
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Memoir Monday Meets Poem a Day 5
Let’s merge the two! Perhaps use a repeating line such as I remember . . . Happy Writing! Link your memory-related post to this one by leaving a comment on … Continue Reading Memoir Monday Meets Poem a Day 5
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 