I write daily at my desk. Even though my computer can be transported anywhere, I prefer to sit in my study and write in my desk and my chair. However, when I use a writer’s notebook, I MUST be sitting in something other than my desk chair. I just cannot seem to curl-up with my… Continue reading WN Entry: The place where I write
Category: Writer’s Notebook Wednesday
Tools of a Writer
Where do you write? What do you use? Are you a notebook and pen/pencil person or do you type up everything on a computer? Does something inspire you in your writing space? What tools must you have in order to write? This Wednesday, my charge for Writer's Notebook Wednesday is to do some thinking about… Continue reading Tools of a Writer
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WNW: Daily Somethings
Ruth provided me/us with a charge to try writing a Daily Something, inspired by Ali Edwards, for this week's Writer's Notebook Wednesday. I gave it a try last night. I couldn't help but wonder if I was doing it correctly. Then, I realized, after looking at her posts and the ones on { A },… Continue reading WNW: Daily Somethings
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Ruth’s WN Entry: Daily Something #5.
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Stacey’s WN Entry: Daily Something for Wednesday
DAILY SOMETHING WRITTEN AS A NON-NARRATIVE ENTRY: I notice that I have a lot of hair products in my bathroom cabinet. There are gels, a can of mousse, pomades, cremes, serums, and more. I have products for keeping my hair curly on the right and many more tubes on the left, which are meant to… Continue reading Stacey’s WN Entry: Daily Something for Wednesday
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WNW: Daily Something Charge.
I've committed to writing a daily something for the month of December. This idea came from Ali Edwards -- you can read more on her blog, {A}. Click here to read more about my response to daily something & consider joining me in this endeavor. For Wednesday, share a daily something from the day… Continue reading WNW: Daily Something Charge.
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WNW: Noticing Our Surroundings OR Other “Stuff”
Welcome to Writer's Notebook Wednesday! Today you can share your response to Stacey's charge, or you can share something else. It doesn't really matter what you share . . . the important thing is that you do, indeed, share. Looking forward to reading your words. Ruth's entry here. Stacey's entry here. Your entry . .… Continue reading WNW: Noticing Our Surroundings OR Other “Stuff”
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ruth’s wn entry: merry & bright.
So I've been noticing stuff in my everyday world and wondering what to develop for WNW. It occurred to me on Monday night that I should write about the Christmas lights that have filled my home. So I've been doing a lot of writing in the air in preparation for today's entry. I pushed my… Continue reading ruth’s wn entry: merry & bright.
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WNW: Mapping Your Teaching Heart & Writing About One Item in Your Heart
Please use Mr. Linky and/or post a comment with your entry. Thanks for participating today! Ruth's entry can be found by clicking here. Stacey's entry can be found by clicking here.
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ruth’s wn entry: teaching heart map
I teach because of relationships. I teach to impact others in positive ways. I was surprised, looking over my map because of what's not there. No units, no grammar, no standards. Nothing of what fills a typical plan book. Instead, this seems to be a start to make visible what is often invisible. It's about… Continue reading ruth’s wn entry: teaching heart map
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A Twist on Heart Maps
Georgia Heard came up with the idea first. Penny Kittle adapted it. I'm bringing it from NCTE to you. Create a Map of your TEACHING Heart. Record the places you've worked, the people who've inspired you, special moments, memorable students, etc. Here's the one I created on Sunday (and colored last night): A charge for… Continue reading A Twist on Heart Maps
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ruth’s wn entry: breakfast.
Breakfast Oatmeal & banana Cherrios or shredded wheat Milk Orange juice Hot tea Gotta get a good start, Mom would say to me. But now I'm a grown up and I choose chocolate. (Not often & sitting here right now it doesn't even seem appealing to me. Nevertheless, it's I love to write day &… Continue reading ruth’s wn entry: breakfast.
