It's unexpected time alone right now. I was headed off to grab my laptop in order to get some work done and not be sucked into the blog world. On the way, I stumbled across the pile of today's mail. Sticking out was a manila envelope with just an "R" visible, written in the black… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLS: Good Mail.
Category: slice of life
SOLSC Time!
It's time for this week's Slice of Life Story Challenge. Please link your slice here by posting the link with Mr. Linky. Have a super Tuesday!
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Stacey’s Slice of Life
SOLSC 101408 Originally uploaded by teachergal Today was the first day of the NECAP Math Test. 'Nuff said. Read the entry on the right.
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Sharing (at Morning Meeting)
I spent the first few weeks of school modeling how to share during "Share Time" at Morning Meeting. I did this so that my students would have a greater sense of how I expect sharing to look. Every Wednesday, the share theme revolves around the Writer's Notebook. Every now and then I stick in an… Continue reading Sharing (at Morning Meeting)
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Ruth’s Slice of Life: Messy Bedroom.
I read in Katie Wood Ray's Study Driven: Showing what surrounds a character can help the reader understand a lot about the character (34). It inspired me to write about my daughter's bedroom in order to make sense of what's happening inside of her lately. Out of respect for her, I don't want to share… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice of Life: Messy Bedroom.
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It’s time…
...for the weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge. Please link your slice to this post by using the Image Linky (below):
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Peek In!
Peek into two a strategy lesson and a conference I had during today's Writing Workshop. 1. Strategy Lesson With Ruth's Blessing, I printed out her the Slice of Life Story (SOLS) she wrote about Sam's Nighttime Secret. I gathered four of my students together on the small rug of my classroom and handed them a… Continue reading Peek In!
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Ruth’s Slice: I’ve Gotta Secret!
I was putting the little guy down to bed and he whispers: "Momma, I gotta secret. Wanna know it?" Smiling, because, really, what kind of secret could a two and a half year old have from his mom, I whisper back, "You want to share it?" "Uh-huh," he nods, serious. "Okay, what is it?" I… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice: I’ve Gotta Secret!
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Document a Week in the Life
Challah #1 came out perfectly. Originally uploaded by teachergal Ali Edwards is hosting a week-long challenge to document your life in photographs and words. If you're interested in taking part in this challenge, then click here to learn more about it. My first set of photos for this Challenge can be found by clicking here.… Continue reading Document a Week in the Life
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Slice of Life Challenge
Hi everyone! It's time for the weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge. You may link your post here by clicking on the Image Linky below.
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PHOTO FRIDAYS: An Almost-“Seinfeld” Moment
The things I had to do for this challah! Originally uploaded by teachergal I was patiently waiting in line at the Hope Street Location of Seven Stars Bakery. I eyed the last challah, standing up on one end behind the counter. I stood there patiently hoping that the two women in front of me weren't… Continue reading PHOTO FRIDAYS: An Almost-“Seinfeld” Moment
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Stacey’s SOLSC & A Great Writing Conference Collide
SOLSC for 091608 - Knowing the Right Thing to Say Originally uploaded by teachergal I had one of the most amazing early-in-the-school-year writing conferences today. The student literally pondered what she was working on as a writer. She didn't tell me about her writing like most kids do during the first few weeks of school… Continue reading Stacey’s SOLSC & A Great Writing Conference Collide
