I'm lucky because, you see, I have this constant, little reminder to notice stuff. I live with a toddler who notices the world and points out the wow. Constantly. Walking out the door in the morning: "Venus. Wow. Stars. Wow." Past the Sedum: "Spider. Wow." Every 3 minutes this evening: "Mumpkin Happy. Wow." (We carved him yesterday. … Continue reading have you noticed the wow lately?
Category: Writer’s Notebook Wednesday
uplifting words.
I started reading Penny Kittle's book, The Greatest Catch, yesterday. It is fantastic -- I could hardly put it down! In her introduction, she shares these words, which I think are most uplifting on a Monday morning: "Lots of times you can go home after working all day with nothing to show for it, but you're… Continue reading uplifting words.
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It’s that time again! Today is WNW!
Please use Mr. Linky to link us to your writer's notebook entry or just leave a comment with your entry pasted in to the comment box. We look forward to reading all of the wonderful things you're writing about. Need inspiration before you get started? If so, here's a link to my WN entry and… Continue reading It’s that time again! Today is WNW!
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ruth’s wn entry: grandma poems
So, I've been trying to write a poem for my grandma to mail to her along with this photo. Over a year ago she had a stroke & although it's difficult for her to communicate, I know she likes the mail. I want my poem to show the qualities of my grandma that my dad says he sees in me. … Continue reading ruth’s wn entry: grandma poems
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It’s Writer’s Notebook (WN) Wednesday!
Ruth put out a charge yesterday to write your entry off of a photograph. I did that and look forward to seeing your pictures and the memories you've written about each of the photos as well. Please use Mr. Linky and/or post a comment to connect your WN Entry with this post. Have a great… Continue reading It’s Writer’s Notebook (WN) Wednesday!
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ruth’s wn entry: finally home.
I must say, this photo led to an unexpected place & I'm quite tempted not to post, because it's personal. However, I don't have time to write another one . . . so here it is -- a look deep into my heart. Finally home. Finally together. After more than two weeks of missing Dad, he… Continue reading ruth’s wn entry: finally home.
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WN Entry: Rhode Island Sunrise
As I was placing my bags in the backseat of my car, I looked up at the sky. It was a majestic array of colors, almost as heavenly as aurora bourealis. I paused and took a deep breath, feeling the crisp New England Air fill my lungs. Ahhhh, autumn! This is my favorite season because… Continue reading WN Entry: Rhode Island Sunrise
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It’s Coming . . .
How about a little challenge for WNW? Let's find a meaningful photo & write off of it. Stacey shared this strategy earlier in the week here. Check it out & then find that special photo. Share your reponses when we post WNW & Mr. Linky tomorrow.
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Writer’s Notebook Wednesday: Week Three
Please comment with your WN entry in the comment section OR hit the Mr. Linky Widget and enter the URL where your entry resides. Here's where you can find our entries: RUTH: Click here. STACEY: Click here. We look forward to sharing our writing (with you and from you).
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ruth’s wn entry: people.
Awhile back I made a list with a class called THINGS WE JUST WALK BY (or something to that effect). One student listed people. Although my list was titled INSIGNIFICANT STUFF, I went ahead and added people to my list too. I found this interesting and now what to explore it a bit more. People. Unfortunately… Continue reading ruth’s wn entry: people.
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Hosting a Writing Night
My October newsletter is being translated right now. I expect to be sending it home to my students' families sometime next week. I'm excited about it since I'm announcing a Wednesday Writing Night for late November in there. My colleagues, Kate and Felicia, and I will be hosting it for all of the fourth grade… Continue reading Hosting a Writing Night
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Writer’s Notebook Wednesday is Here!
This week I remembered to post the entry before going to work. Hooray for me!!! 😉 Anyway, we're trying Mr. Linky again. Do link us to your entry and/or leave us a comment. Looking forward to reading your entries!
