I just got around to perusing the Feb/Mar 2008 Issue of Reading Today this afternoon. Tucked away on page 46 I found an article entitled "'Reading' photographs can lead students to better writing," which talks about a book that deals with this entire concept. I've always been a proponent in looking at photographs and helping… Continue reading Reading Photographs Helps Students Write Better
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 20
Can you believe we're already at Day 20 of the ? Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. To learn more about this Challenge, please visit our Slice of Life Challenge Page. Also, please tag your posts with the words SLICE OF LIFE STORY… Continue reading Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 20
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day #19
Sitting in the doctor's waiting room. In pain. Waiting. Not fun. "Hey," Marc said getting my attention. "We need to do this before tomorrow." I gave him a look. I had no idea what he was talking about. He reached into his briefcase and retrieved the 2008 NCAA Brackets. "Yeah, let's do it now!" I… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day #19
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MAKING KIDS FEEL BIG, NOT small.
I had the pleasure of hearing Linda Christensen deliver the keynote address at today's RIWP Spring 2008 Conference. Linda wrote a book entitled Reading, Writing, and Rising Up: Teaching About Social Justice and the Power, so it was natural for her to speak on the subject of the "Politics of Language: Teaching About Language and… Continue reading MAKING KIDS FEEL BIG, NOT small.
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Passion Quilt Meme
Giving the Gift of Poetry Originally uploaded by teachergal I was tagged by Megan for the Passion Quilt Meme. Essentially one needs to think about what they're passionate with regard to education and their students. Naturally, one of my biggest passions is writing (Hence this blog!), but I wanted to zoom-in closer and really create… Continue reading Passion Quilt Meme
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“New Literacy”
I'm in a political mood today since today is Primary Day in R.I. Therefore, I have been thinking about the way that politicians work with educators to affect change. Hence, I decided to pull-up something I wrote (last year) as a response to reading chapter 12 of Patrick Finn's Literacy with an Attitude: Educating Working-Class… Continue reading “New Literacy”
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Not Quite the Start I Hoped For… But Not Bad
Eight of my 18 kids (two were absent) came into school today with their Slice of Life Story Entries from the weekend. I was hoping to have more like 90% of my students come in with their entries written today, but I guess you cannot get everything you wish for, right? However, let's focus on… Continue reading Not Quite the Start I Hoped For… But Not Bad
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 3
The alarm buzzed in my ear at 5:15 a.m. I'm still sick, but I'm going in! Therefore, I took about three more minutes and then rolled right out of bed. I headed to the computer (because that's what all tech-addicted people do when they wake up in the morning) to check my e-mail. Then, it… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 3
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 2
I finished attaching ribbon, to the wooden boxes I painted, earlier this morning. I decided I had gotten enough practice painting practice. Therefore, it was time to bring out the stencil and have a go with the stenciling. I've been wanting to do stenciling (using a template!) for years. However, I always made excuses why… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 2
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 2
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 1
It's 12:05 a.m. on March 1st, which means it's time for me to post the widget for Day 1 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge. Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. To learn more about this Challenge, please visit our Slice of… Continue reading Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 1
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We’re hosting a Slice of Life Story Challenge this March!
Learn more about it by going viewing this ten page "slide show." Make a scrapbook - it's easy! Let us know if you're planning to take part in the March Challenge by leaving a comment on our Slice of Life Story Challenge Web Page. Remember:
