Consider this an invitation. An invitation to seek out the magic happening in your own environment. An invitation to fuel your writing life with small moments that help you to appreciate all that is worth writing about. An invitation to encourage a young writer (or a group of young writers) to do the same.
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An Extraordinary Way to Inspire Writing About Ordinary Moments
Whether you're about to embark on the 9th Annual Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge or you're about to begin a unit on poetry where you want to encourage students to capture the beauty of their ordinary lives in verse, consider using Extraordinary! as a mentor text. Leave a comment on this blog post for a chance to win a copy of Extraordinary!
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Stories Matter
“If stories come to you, care for them. And learn to give them away where they are needed. Sometimes a person needs a story more than food to stay alive.” —Barry Lopez Stories matter. A lot. Here are some reasons why . . . Stories help us reflect on life and understand where we've been… Continue reading Stories Matter
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Stacey’s S.O.L.S.
I spent an inordinate amount of time picking out the exact supplies I needed for my students' Meeting Area Supplies Boxes. I was almost set, but realized I needed contact lens solution. Hence, I parked my wagon by the end-cap of the aisle while I went to pick out the solution. I came back and… Continue reading Stacey’s S.O.L.S.
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Stacey’s SOLS: Almost Skunked
Not so long ago, in a land called Connecticut... OR Once upon a time, when we were driving up to my in-law's home... Doesn't that sound tranquil? Well, it should've been, but it sure wasn't. Therefore, let me re-start my slice with some action! We pulled into the driveway with the brights of our car… Continue reading Stacey’s SOLS: Almost Skunked
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Slice of Life Story Challenge
Please add the following image to your post and/or link back to https://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/slice-of-life-story-challenge/ so that folks can find other participants. Link your Slice of Life Story here by clicking on Mr. Linky.
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Jacob’s Pillow HERE I COME!
We stayed up late last night to watch the final game between Kansas and Memphis. Only two points separated Marc and I from one another in our little bracket contest. I was behind Marc by two points because I had Duke making it 'til the end (with Kansas winning). If the Jayhawks didn't win, then… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Jacob’s Pillow HERE I COME!
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day #18
How do you get kids to remember to add the remainder, not multiply the remainder, when they're checking their work? Well, I think I found a way while I was teaching today. (I never did this when I taught fifth grade, but I think it worked for fourth grade today.) Once I saw that my… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day #18
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 13
Welcome to Day 13 of the: Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. To learn more about this Challenge, please visit our Slice of Life Challenge Page. Also, please tag your posts with the words SLICE OF LIFE STORY CHALLENGE.
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 7
You still have time to participate in the: Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. To learn more about this Challenge, please visit our Slice of Life Challenge Page. Also, please tag your posts with the words SLICE OF LIFE STORY CHALLENGE.
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 4
We Voted Together! #3 & #4 at the Polling Place! Originally uploaded by teachergal I didn't care if I am sick. I'm voting today! "What time do you think we need to leave to go and vote?" I asked Marc. "6:50, 6:55..." he responded. "I cannot believe the polls don't open 'til 7 here! I… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 4
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 3
Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. To learn more about this Challenge, please visit our Slice of Life Challenge Page. Also, please tag your posts with the words SLICE OF LIFE STORY CHALLENGE.
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 