Fall 2006. One of my talented former students, who was part of the Extended Day Program, decided to undertake an independent writing project similar to Lisa Meyer's Book Quotes for Kids: Today's Interpretations of Timeless Quotes Designed to Nurture the Young Spirit. My student's interpretations of a variety of quotations (and overheard things she heard… Continue reading Today’s Lesson Was Inspired By One of My Former Students
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Some inspiration to keep you going this Tuesday
When I was at Borders yesterday, I found myself sucked into buying a tiny book by Mitchell Uscher, which is a collection of quotes about teachers and teaching. I just wanted to share a few of the quotes that are inside it, which inspired me this morning. "Children must be taught how to think, not… Continue reading Some inspiration to keep you going this Tuesday
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Citing the Text
My 4th grade students did a unit of study in Reading Workshop entitled "Writing About Reading" this past fall. Therefore, they've become pretty adept at citing the text. However, I think that citing the text goes to a whole new level when you write literary essays. Therefore, I created yet another chart for this unit… Continue reading Citing the Text
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today —
I have just a few minutes before the day starts to really roll, but I wanted to quickly share a quote from Ralph Fletcher's book, Live Writing: Breathing Life Into Your Words" We live in a world where many people just go out and buy whatever they want -- a mountain bike, basketball shoes, even… Continue reading today —
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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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Writer’s Notebook Wednesday: Quotations
This is my entry about a quotation that deals with hard work. Please link your entry to this post using Mr. Linky. Thanks! WN Entry: John Wayne Quotation Originally uploaded by teachergal
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WNW Charge: Quote
Ruth and I are both fans of quotations. We even have an entire page devoted to quotes we love. Lisa Meyer compiled a book entitled Quotes for Kids: Today's Interpretations of Timeless Quotes Designed to Nurture the Young Spirit. It's a bunch of interpretations of poignant quotes. My students have loved this book. One even… Continue reading WNW Charge: Quote
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WN ENTRY: Remembering
I've been celebrating a lot lately... My wedding, My students' amazing achievements, and as of 5:40 this morning, my snow day. However, amid my joy, Ruth has been going through a more painful time, experiencing the loss of several loved ones over the holidays. She blogged about the tragic loss of her cousins' young children… Continue reading WN ENTRY: Remembering
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ruth’s wn entry: my writing.
My writing is evolving. I'm beginning to reach the art of just letting it be -- meaning allowing the words to take me and in the process evolve into new ideas. I used to sit down knowing exactly what I want to say and then saying it in a way that was logical, practical, and efficient.… Continue reading ruth’s wn entry: my writing.
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uplifting words.
I started reading Penny Kittle's book, The Greatest Catch, yesterday. It is fantastic -- I could hardly put it down! In her introduction, she shares these words, which I think are most uplifting on a Monday morning: "Lots of times you can go home after working all day with nothing to show for it, but you're… Continue reading uplifting words.
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quote for today.
I copied this quote on an opening page of a writer's notebook I started my first year of teaching. I was reminded of it today at the end of the long day -- It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled or where the doer… Continue reading quote for today.
