WN Entry: Noticing People
As I walked through my day today, I noticed the small things that people do that we often overlook. For instance, during my layover at O’Hare, I noticed that one … Continue Reading WN Entry: Noticing People
Ode to My Second Cupcake
Ode to My Second Cupcake You come from Buttercup Bake Shop On the Upper West Side. You sat amongst other delectable creations, Waiting to be picked. Your cake is golden. … Continue Reading Ode to My Second Cupcake
ruth’s wn entry: noticings
So far this morning I’ve noticed: My son is becoming a little boy. He smiles for the camera now. He sits on a stool up at the counter alone now. … Continue Reading ruth’s wn entry: noticings
WN ENTRY: Kids on Leashes
Ralph Fletcher gives young writers 11 tips for things to collect in their writer’s notebooks. Fletcher encourages writers to notice the world around them and write about it. Here’s what … Continue Reading WN ENTRY: Kids on Leashes
Timelines and Writer’s Notebooks
I divided my kids up into ten groups today, printed out my Google Class Calendar, and asked them to work with a partner to organize and illustrate a month of … Continue Reading Timelines and Writer’s Notebooks
Poetry Friday (almost)
I wrote a poem from my wn entry: special place. I saved it for Poetry Friday (and then missed it from the pure chaos of the day!). Everyday Special This … Continue Reading Poetry Friday (almost)
Ruth’s WN Entry: A Special Relative
Fletcher suggests writing about a brother, sister, or special relative. Remember: think small. Focus on one aspect of that person, or one experience you had with him or her. “Go … Continue Reading Ruth’s WN Entry: A Special Relative
Ruth’s WN Entry: Special Place
Today’s WN Entry comes from Ralph Fletcher’s Website. THE CHARGE: Special place: special room, attic nook, inside of a tree, scary closet. You might start by quickly sketching a map … Continue Reading Ruth’s WN Entry: Special Place
Stacey’s WN Entry: A Special Relative
Fletcher suggests writing about a brother, sister, or special relative. Remember: think small. Focus on one aspect of that person, or one experience you had with him or her. Both … Continue Reading Stacey’s WN Entry: A Special Relative
Stacey’s WN Entry: Special Place
Today’s WN Entry comes from Ralph Fletcher‘s Website. THE CHARGE: Special place: special room, attic nook, inside of a tree, scary closet. You might start by quickly sketching a map … Continue Reading Stacey’s WN Entry: Special Place
Stacey’s WN Entry: Artifact
Today’s WN entry comes from Ralph Fletcher’s Tips for Young Writers: Write about an artifact (arrowhead, ring, antique, etc.). Important objects in our lives often provide excellent material to write … Continue Reading Stacey’s WN Entry: Artifact
Ruth’s WN Entry: Artifact
Today’s WN entry comes from Ralph Fletcher’s Tips for Young Writers: Write about an artifact (arrowhead, ring, antique, etc.). Important objects in our lives often provide excellent material to write … Continue Reading Ruth’s WN Entry: Artifact
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 