Read about how one school is working together to think about how to support students in exploring and bringing their identities into their writing.
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It’s Tuesday! Share Your Slice of Life
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It’s time for Tuesday Slice of Life!
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It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!
Hey, Slicers! I’m excited to be hosting SOL Tuesdays this month. I always eagerly anticipate the summer because I think I’ll have ample time to rededicate myself to slicing. However, when I’m out of routine, I actually find it harder to make time for writing. Does that happen to any of you? To encourage all… Continue reading It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!
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What Are You Doing This Summer? Strategizing Experiences
We've been having a lot of conversations in our district about ways to keep students learning throughout the summer. But what about teachers? What are some ways teachers can energize themselves for the upcoming year? What are the learning opportunities and how can we stoke the learning energy of educators?
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It’s Tuesday– Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Welcome to Slice of Life Tuesday! Anyone is welcome to this writing community. Capture a moment in writing, and share it here by linking to your blog in the comments.
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Ending the Year With Grace: From the Archives
This time of year is a frenzied leap from task to task, without the joy or benefit of reflection. So, for today’s “From the Archive” post, I thought I’d slow myself down long enough to explore ways to savor and enjoy these last days with my students. Enjoy!
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Reclaiming Joy in Writing: An Update
In the spring of 2022, I started a writing initiative in my district. With a cohort of dedicated teachers, we worked to instill joy, foster independence, and create writing community. Where are we now?
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How to Be a Writing Influencer: Reflective Practice
Today, Jessica Carey shares how her experience helping others find their stories can help influence the curriculum and students seeing themselves as writers.
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The Power of Toolkits: From the Archives
Toolkits make teachers more efficient and effective almost every time they go to teach. I am constantly re-envisioning and refreshing my own, and I found many ideas by going through the archives!
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Reframing Avoidance: Writers and Perfectionism
Task-avoidant behavior is as much a part of the writing environment as pencils, sticky notes, and writing journals. Rather than seeing struggles as a lack of motivation or work ethic, students can learn that their behaviors may stem from other causes: namely, the struggles that many writers face. Giving students that knowledge, and the strategies to manage their feelings, goes a long way towards building confidence and self-efficacy in writing.
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It’s Tuesday- Welcome to the Slice of Life
Everyone is welcome in this writing community. Write a slice, share it in the comments, and then give encouragement, support, and commenting love to other slicers.
