Category: writing workshop

#slice2013: 24 of 31
writing workshop

#slice2013: 24 of 31

Ruth Ayres164 Comments

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.) GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. Any questions, please contact: Linda Baie – lindab414[at]gmail[dot]com (If you last name begins with A… Continue reading #slice2013: 24 of 31

#slice2013: 23 of 31
writing workshop

#slice2013: 23 of 31

Ruth Ayres157 Comments

  WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.) GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. Any questions, please contact: Linda Baie – lindab414[at]gmail[dot]com (If you last name begins with… Continue reading #slice2013: 23 of 31

#slice2013: 22 of 31
writing workshop

#slice2013: 22 of 31

Ruth Ayres169 Comments

A new commenting challenge especially for new slicers! Check out Stacey's post for more information. WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.) GIVE. Comment on at least three other… Continue reading #slice2013: 22 of 31

#slice2013: 21 of 31
writing workshop

#slice2013: 21 of 31

Ruth Ayres170 Comments

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.) GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. Any questions, please contact: Linda Baie – lindab414[at]gmail[dot]com (If you last name begins with A… Continue reading #slice2013: 21 of 31

#slice2013: 20 of 31
writing workshop

#slice2013: 20 of 31

Ruth Ayres168 Comments

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.) GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. Any questions, please contact: Linda Baie – lindab414[at]gmail[dot]com (If you last name begins with A… Continue reading #slice2013: 20 of 31

#slice2013: 19 of 31
writing workshop

#slice2013: 19 of 31

Ruth Ayres171 Comments

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.) GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. Any questions, please contact: Linda Baie – lindab414[at]gmail[dot]com (If you last name begins with A… Continue reading #slice2013: 19 of 31

#slice2013: 18 of 31
writing workshop

#slice2013: 18 of 31

Ruth Ayres173 Comments

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.) GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. Any questions, please contact: Linda Baie – lindab414[at]gmail[dot]com (If you last name begins with A… Continue reading #slice2013: 18 of 31

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Working through Confusion

Ruth Ayres5 Comments

Around here everyone is hunkered down on a snow day. I'm thinking it might be a sign to some that it's a perfect day to start a blog. (If you're not on a snow day, you'll have to find another sign to start a blog. I'm sure there's a sign for you to start a… Continue reading Working through Confusion

Finding a Space to Write
minilesson · procedures · routines · writing workshop

Finding a Space to Write

Ruth Ayres4 Comments

I'm a big advocate for writers to find a space that works best for them. I also think it's important for students to learn to write anywhere. I'm productive as a writer because I have very few needs when it comes to environment. I can write anywhere. I prefer a large block of time with… Continue reading Finding a Space to Write

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Ruth Ayres13 Comments

Today we celebrate equality. When I read about the civil rights movement, I have to pause and stretch my imagination to understand what life was like in the 1960's. Separation was accepted, even desired. We've come a long way. Today we learned our new son will be home this week. He puts his hand in… Continue reading

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A Fresh Start (In the Middle)

Ruth Ayres6 Comments

One of the things I love about teaching is the opportunity for a fresh start. No matter how the day goes, we get to start over the next morning. If one year isn't so hot, we get to start over the following school year. Not only that, but the nature of our school year allows… Continue reading A Fresh Start (In the Middle)

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12.12.12

Ruth Ayres6 Comments

It's a special date today. Never again in our life time will the month, day, and year be identical. My daughter's school had a special 12-12-12 celebration. At home, we celebrated Andy's birthday. So in honor of 12-12-12, I've decided to make a list of 12 reasons I believe in writing workshop. 1. Stories change… Continue reading 12.12.12