#slice2013: 4 of 31
“Dying for something is easy because it is associated with glory. Living for something is the hard thing. Living for something extends beyond fashion, glory, or recognition. We live for … Continue Reading #slice2013: 4 of 31
#slice2013: 2 of 31
Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the … Continue Reading #slice2013: 2 of 31
#slice 2013: 1 of 31
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” ― Stephen King, On Writing {Begin} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a … Continue Reading #slice 2013: 1 of 31
You Have Time.
One of the biggest barriers between us and the Slice of Life Challenge is TIME. We look at our schedules, we look at other’s slices, and we quickly jump to the … Continue Reading You Have Time.
Pumping Up for March Slice of Life Challenge!
It’s time to start talking and imagining and getting excited about the 6th Annual Slice of Life Challenge. Here are a few things to begin considering. If you’ve never participated, … Continue Reading Pumping Up for March Slice of Life Challenge!
Writing Unapologetically
One of the lines from the Voices Strong class mantra, taught by Christy Rush-Levine is Write Unapologetically. I love these two words side-by-side standing for genuine marks on the page. … Continue Reading Writing Unapologetically
Gratitude List
Oops…I was supposed to post this yesterday. Oh well, here we go… Gratitudes Dirty Dishes. I cook for my family. We eat together. Again and again. So I smile as … Continue Reading Gratitude List
Voices Strong Reflection
Remember a few weeks ago I visited Christy Rush-Levine’s classroom? As a reflection for our curriculum director, principal, and school board, we (Andrea Komorowski, 6th grade language arts teacher; Shelley … Continue Reading Voices Strong Reflection
A Little Writing Love
As an instructional coach, a key part of my job is to encourage and inspire teachers. This is one of my favorite things about my job. It isn’t easy to … Continue Reading A Little Writing Love
Writing Because…
One of the reasons I appreciate the opportunity to lead professional development is I get to continue pushing myself to new understandings and deeper learning. Every time I speak or … Continue Reading Writing Because…
A Holiday
I hope you are spending your holiday in a way that restores your soul. I know I’m one of the earlier back-to-school people in our little community here. We’ve been … Continue Reading A Holiday
Persuasion with Karen Caine
Last week I was fortunate to spend the day with Karen Caine. Are you familiar with her work? It is the book that I have had to buy the most … Continue Reading Persuasion with Karen Caine
Be a writer. It matters.
Today I met with a teacher who said these words to me: I don’t like writing. I really don’t like writing. Give me math all day long every day and … Continue Reading Be a writer. It matters.
WFMAD (Write Fifteen Minutes a Day Challenge)
Last year I joined the WFMAD challenge hosted by Laurie Halse Anderson. You know Laurie Halse Anderson, right? No matter what level of students you work with she writes books … Continue Reading WFMAD (Write Fifteen Minutes a Day Challenge)
{Discover. Play. Build.} Character Wants
One of the best ways to get to know characters (or people in general) is to figure out what they want. Often these wants drive our stories Whether you are … Continue Reading {Discover. Play. Build.} Character Wants
{Discover. Play. Build.} More on Maps
Last week… Stacey blogged about updating heart maps. (See everything we’ve blogged about heart maps here.) B. blogged about hand lists. I was reminded about writing close to the bones. … Continue Reading {Discover. Play. Build.} More on Maps
I almost forgot!
I almost forgot to blog today. How could that happen? Let’s see, maybe because today — It is in the midst of summer and I was playing catch in the … Continue Reading I almost forgot!
Happy 4th + {Discover. Play. Build.}
To anyone celebrating today, we hope you are enjoying all of the good stuff of Independence Day: Watermelon, grilled meals, corn on the cob, and the blessings of freedom. The … Continue Reading Happy 4th + {Discover. Play. Build.}
Fear as Inspiration {Discover. Play. Build.}
One of the basics I’ve stumbled across while writing fiction is to know what your characters’ fears are. Often tension is built around fear, making stories weave around and get … Continue Reading Fear as Inspiration {Discover. Play. Build.}
All-Write Reflection + {Discover. Play. Build.}
Sometimes when an experience seems so big it is hard to focus a reflection. Sometimes it is hard to settle the thoughts and find the meaning. Sometimes it is difficult … Continue Reading All-Write Reflection + {Discover. Play. Build.}
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 