historical fiction · writing workshop

Historical Fiction: Adding Detail

We know writers of historical fiction pay attention to period detail, but how do they weave that detail into the story? What scaffolds can we provide to support the kids' writing as they work to weave together history and story? What kind of work could they do in their writer's notebooks?

poetry · slice of life

Write, Share, Give: SOL Time

Yesterday was the last day of the March SOLSC but it doesn't have to end there! Come join us today for Tuesday SOL.

poetry

Celebrating Poetry: Starting with Interpretation and Ending with Universal Writing Lessons 

Tomorrow kicks off National Poetry Month. Today's post celebrates by taking a look at ways to begin and end a unit on poetry.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 31 of the March SOLSC! #sol14

You made it! Please take time to celebrate your writing accomplishments today! The 31st post is special since it includes some music to mark the final day of our month-long writing challenge. PLEASE read through the entire post, including the essential information, for some important announcements and reminders.

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 31 of 31

It's the final day in our month-long writing challenge! Please share your reflections along with your Slices today. Thank you for joining us in this journey, and congratulations.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 30 of the March SOLSC! #sol14

Who's happily writing? Who's exhausted from this version of "March Madness?" Who's sad our month-long writing challenge is almost over?

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 30 of 31

You have written your hearts out all month, Classroom Slicers. Today's post is about reflection. Today, you can study your writing and think: What kind of writer am I? What do I mostly write about?

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 29 of the March SOLSC! #sol14

It's the final weekend of our month-long writing challenge. What are you writing right now?

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 29 of 31

It's Day 29 of the March Slice of Life Writing Challenge. Three days left to Slice. Have you said all you wanted to say?

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 28 of the March SOLSC! #sol14

A shout-out to the 2014 Support Team!

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 28 of 31

It's Day 28 Classroom Slicers! Home Stretch! Write. Share. Give.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 27 of the March SOLSC! #sol14

We're almost at the end of our month-long writing challenge. Do you have the stamina to finish or do you need help to keep going?