The one and only Kate DiCamillo is here today to talk about her new novel, Raymie Nightingale. Read the interview and then leave a comment for a chance to win a free copy of her book.
Growing Writers, One Challenge at a Time
This year, our class motto has been "Push through the struggle." Originally a mantra of one student, but quickly became the motto of the community. These are the words used to encourage each other to persevere in all learning tasks. The Slice Of Life Story Challenge was no exception!
Ten Tips for Coaching into Writing Partnerships
Do you ever have the feeling that every time you come near a partnership, they stop what they were really doing? Here are ten tips for coaching into partnerships, without taking over.
SOL Tuesday! Write. Share. Give.
Welcome back to the year-long Tuesday SOL challenge!
ICYMI: The EdCollab Gathering
Take a peek at our presentation from Saturday at #theedcollabgathering.
Independent Persuasive Writing Projects
A possible plan for a unit on persuasive writing independent projects
What we learned about writing from an author visit
The first thing I did when I learned that we had access to Google hangout in our classroom, was to schedule an author visit...
SOLSC Participant Pledge
Enter to win a prize for participating in the 9th annual SOLSC!
EdCollab Gathering
Four of us will present at The Educator Collaborative Spring Gathering tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.
Day 31 of the March SOLSC #SOL16
If you listen closely you might hear fellow slicers giving you a virtual high five and a WOOHOO!
CLASSROOM SOLSC FOR STUDENTS: DAY 31 OF 31
Huge Congratulations! Today is the final day of the March classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge.
Day 30 of the March SOLSC #SOL16
Life is full of questions. Sometimes they become slices!

