Yes, yes, "Write: It's Good For You!" is our motto here at TWT. Today, during my Writing Circle Lunch, I discovered one of my students needed more than that. He shared an entry he'd written, a deep one with voice. I commented on it being such, and then said, "That doesn't sound like a slice… Continue reading Write: It’s Good For You!
Category: slice of life
Ruth’s Slice: Debbie Miller Observation!
Sitting on the floor of a primary classroom, watching Debbie Miller lead a reading workshop, I am reminded of the importance of a student-led classroom. It all comes down to either embracing the thinking and work of students or embracing standardized test prep. It's either empowering students or it's empowering the test. I am renewed… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice: Debbie Miller Observation!
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Ruth’s Slice: Morning Tea.
His loud wailing sobs broke into the serene morning. Our mornings are peaceful. Always. (Usually.) Right now it isn't quiet. The sobs are echoing through the entire house -- bouncing off of the floor; binging off of the walls; filling the house. In my mind I growl my five year old's name. Certainly she did… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice: Morning Tea.
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Ruth’s Slice of Life 3/31: Hello March!
The sun streams through the sky down to my face: bright, bold, warm. The wind whips through the parking lot cutting through my winter attire: brutal, biting, cold. Hello March! whirls in my mind. The calendar says you are here. So soon, won't you bring out the green? And the crisp blue skies? And the… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice of Life 3/31: Hello March!
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Ruth’s Slice of Life 2/31: Home
Ahh, the comfort of my office. I sit here, with one of my favorite scents permeating the room – mandarin cranberry – the soft glow of my lamps and the ticking of my clock all make me feel welcome. My eyes pause on all the things which make this space mine -- a Scott Mutter… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice of Life 2/31: Home
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Ruth’s Slice of Life 1/31: New
The smell of Murphy's Oil Soap stings my nose and eyes. It's such an old fashioned smell and it reminds me that the methodical, intricate scrubbing I'm doing on my cabinets is something generations have done before me. I clean the cabinets, getting in all of the crevices, sweeping my rag in the dark depths… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice of Life 1/31: New
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Ruth’s Slice of Life: A Nearly Perfect Moment
Sun streaming in Watching my students Pencils moving Thoughts swarming Ideas evolving Lives changing
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Link Your Slice of Life Story Here!
The month-long Slice of Life Story Challenge is a few days away. If you're looking to get ready to launch a month-long Slice of Life Story Challenge in your classroom, then please click here for details. However, if you stopped by to submit the link to the Slice of Life Story you wrote for today,… Continue reading Link Your Slice of Life Story Here!
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Gearing Up for the Classroom Part of the Slice of Life Story Challenge
Are you planning to host a Slice of Life Story Challenge (SOLSC) in your classroom during the month of March? If so, here are some basic tools to launch it this-coming Sunday, 3/1/09. #1) Send home an announcement about the SOLSC this week. Here's an example of the one I'm sending home, which looks a… Continue reading Gearing Up for the Classroom Part of the Slice of Life Story Challenge
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Link Your Slice of Life Story Here!
The month-long Slice of Life Story Challenge is two weeks away. However, if you stopped by to submit the link to the Slice of Life Story you wrote for today, then Ruth and I have yet another little surprise for you. One lucky participant in today’s Slice of Life Story Challenge will receive a little… Continue reading Link Your Slice of Life Story Here!
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SOLSC: Please Link Your Story Here
The month-long Slice of Life Story Challenge is three short weeks away. However, if you simply stopped by to submit the link to the Slice of Life Story you wrote for today, then Ruth and I have another little surprise for you. One lucky participant in today’s Slice of Life Story Challenge will receive a… Continue reading SOLSC: Please Link Your Story Here
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Drawing
SOLSC Drawing for 020309 Originally uploaded by teachergal And the Items from KisforCalligraphy go to... Kelly! The video is very blurry, but feel free to watch it (and get a good chuckle about my digital video skills).
