KSRA Authors Tea Mug & Chocolate (er, what's left of the chocolate) Originally uploaded by teachergal When I received the registration form for the KSRA Conference, I did something I don’t usually do. I signed up for the Author Tea. I figured I might meet some interesting people and have a nice afternoon snack. (After… Continue reading SOLSC Meets Picture Book Illustrators

NCTE · slice of life · writing

Today’s SOLSC Coincides with The National Day on Writing

Tuesday October 20, 2009Monday October 19, 2009 Stacey Shubitz5 Comments

Our weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge coincides with The National Day on Writing today. Celebrate this special day by doing one, or more, of the following things as a writer: 1) Craft a new piece of writing and link it below. 2) Peruse the National Gallery of Writing. 3) Take part in a live… Continue reading Today’s SOLSC Coincides with The National Day on Writing

Capital Area Writing Project · slice of life

Anecdotal Writing = Slice of Life Writing

Tuesday October 13, 2009Wednesday October 14, 2009 Stacey Shubitz7 Comments

I'm presently working on a PowerPoint Presentation for an interactive workshop I'm leading at next Thursday's WordFest 2009: A Celebration of Writing, which is sponsored by the Capital Area Writing Project. My workshop is entitled "Well-Chosen Words About Slices of Real Life." The session description is: Help your students find the beauty in their everyday… Continue reading Anecdotal Writing = Slice of Life Writing

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Slicing on Tuesday

Tuesday October 6, 2009Monday October 5, 2009 Stacey Shubitz2 Comments

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It’s Time for the SOLSC!

Tuesday September 22, 2009Monday September 21, 2009 Stacey Shubitz9 Comments

Happy Tuesday! Please join us today for the Slice of Life Story Challenge. (If this is your first time participating, then click here to learn more about this Challenge.)

change · character development · slice of life

Join Us for Today’s SOLSC

Tuesday September 15, 2009Wednesday September 16, 2009 Stacey Shubitz5 Comments

Last week I was chatting with a second grader about characters in stories. I said, "As a reader, I know you've noticed that characters in stories usually change in some way." "No they don't," she replied matter-of-factly. "I did say usually. It doesn't always happen, but usually, when writers write stories, they usually have the… Continue reading Join Us for Today’s SOLSC

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Slicin’ on Tuesday

Tuesday September 8, 2009Monday September 7, 2009 Stacey Shubitz6 Comments

Happy Day-After-Labor Day. For many people, today is the first day back to school, while for others' it's the first day back after a long weekend. Regardless of your school status, please join us today for the Slice of Life Story Challenge.