Last week Christi Overman posted the minilesson for the day on her class blog. She wasn't going to be at school and instead of canceling workshop or writing the lessons in the sub plans, she wrote directly to her students. (Just one more reason to host a class blog.) The lesson is one that is… Continue reading Sundays for the Soul: Write to Feel Better
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Ruth’s SOLS: Away.
This afternoon Stacey said to me, "You don't know what to do with yourself, do you?" She was right, I had no clue. Afternoons are the busiest part of my day. When I walk in my door at 4:30 I am completely consumed with family life. The afternoons with Stacey have been quiet and relaxing.… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLS: Away.
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Encourage Writing
Here are a few ways to encourage your students as writers. October 20 is The National Day on Writing created by NCTE. In light of the significance of writing in our national life, to draw attention to the remarkable variety of writing we engage in, and to help writers from all walks of life recognize… Continue reading Encourage Writing
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Twitter Update
After three days of tweeting, my life is changed! A special thanks to those who left a comment and sent out a tweet about us. Wow, what a warm welcome to a new community. I can't say that I have a complete understanding of the genre (exactly what is a hashtag?), but I do know… Continue reading Twitter Update
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Ruth’s Slice(s) of Life: A New Minilesson Idea
Slice 1: All morning I waited for Laurie Halse Anderson's post about the writing challenge for today. Although a little apprehensive about whether this would be worthwhile, I found myself writing interview questions and then answering them in the voice of a dad. Well past the required fifteen minutes, I was still writing, learning all… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice(s) of Life: A New Minilesson Idea
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Things I’ve Learned from Summer Reading
Two months ago, on the first Monday of my summer holiday, I blogged a post titled, "Summer Reading." Today is my last Monday of summer vacation, so it seems fitting to reflect on my summer reading. Although it'll take more than a single post to capture my reflections, so today is a simple list about… Continue reading Things I’ve Learned from Summer Reading
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Back to School Week: Bursting With Excitement About Writing
Last week Literacy Spark posed this question: I’m always interested in how I can reach the kids at the two ends of the writing spectrum. i.e. addressing kids who struggle with writing, or the freedom of the writer’s workshop format, as well as those kids who are so far above grade level expectations that I… Continue reading Back to School Week: Bursting With Excitement About Writing
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Living Like a Writer: Someday
Yesterday morning I received a promotional e-mail from The Daily Planner, a company that sells oodles of interesting writerly supplies. I perused around their site for a few minutes, find an "8 Days a Week" Tear-Off Pad that included space for the seven days of the week + an extra section for someday. The word… Continue reading Living Like a Writer: Someday
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Living Like Writers: Food
Food seems to be a common theme around many folks' Memoir Monday and Slice of Life Stories this week. To that end, I've been cooking a lot more lately now that I'm getting settled into our home. I've been pulling recipes out of cookbooks and from Cooks' Illustrated, which is fast-becoming my new favorite cooking… Continue reading Living Like Writers: Food
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Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Footprints in the Sand.
A week ago, I participated in a scrapbook challenge to document a part of my wedding that has yet to be recorded. I lifted a line from a song sung during the ceremony and then reflected on it in the journaling below the photo. The song (07/99) The photo (self-portrait, CA) (04/05) The journaling (06/09): Remember… Continue reading Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Footprints in the Sand.
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What Should A Child Write About Over the Summer?
Annie tackled a question many parents ask teachers at the end of the school year yesterday on her blog. Here's an excerpt of her post, which she has authorized me to reprint in this forum: Parents often ask me what they can do to make sure their children continue writing over the summer. Some children… Continue reading What Should A Child Write About Over the Summer?
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Ruth’s Memoior-ish Monday: Bridal Shower.
This weekend I went to a bridal shower and I was reminded of my own wedding preparations. Isn't it strange the way time plays with your mind? It seems like it was just a few months ago that I was the one opening presents, making final preparations, and counting down the days to be Mrs. Ayres. … Continue reading Ruth’s Memoior-ish Monday: Bridal Shower.
