Welcome to the Seventh Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! Whether you have a daily writing habit or are trying to create one, I am glad you are here!
Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 1 of 31
Today Kicks off the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge 2014. Welcome and Happy slicing.
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Writing in Preschool: Questions and Answers
Before this series of posts on preschool writers began, I asked you to tell me what burning questions you had. Get ready for a Q&A!
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So you say you want to write children’s books?
Last weekend I took a major step forward towards my dream of publishing children's books. I attended the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Annual Conference in New York. This post includes highlights from the keynotes and breakout sessions.
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On Being a Writer
Can first graders write Slice of Life Stories?
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WRITE, SHARE, GIVE: SOL TIME
“I write only because There is a voice within me That will not be still” ― Sylvia Plath, Letters Home Welcome, Tuesday slicers. It is the last Tuesday in February...four days from the start of our March Slice of Life Story Challenge. I, for one, am hoping that the voice within me will not be still… Continue reading WRITE, SHARE, GIVE: SOL TIME
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Conducting Effective Internet Research
Many students struggle with the research portion of research-based writing. Here are some tips to help students to conduct Internet searches safely and effectively.
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Slicer Data Form
Would you please fill out the SOLSC 2014 Participant Information Form contained in this post? It will help keep track of who is participating in the Slice of Life Story Challenge. Further, it will assist us with timely prize distribution in April.
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Writing in Preschool: Scope and Sequence
Writing is a big animal. A subjective animal as well when it comes to teaching our youngest writers.
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Some ideas about supporting young writers in the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge
On Monday, I wrote a post about our classroom writing blog and the way this type of “digital writing notebook” enhances our work in writing workshop and helps us gear up for the March Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge. Long-time slicer extraordinaire Katie Muhtaris stopped by to leave this comment: Tara, I’m taking the… Continue reading Some ideas about supporting young writers in the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge
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Interview with Susan VanHecke + a Giveaway
I'm always looking for exemplary informational mentor texts. When Under the Freedom Tree crossed my desk, I knew I found one I wanted to share with you. It's the story of the first contraband camp during the Civil War. Even though my college minor was American History (with most of my coursework focused on the Revolutionary… Continue reading Interview with Susan VanHecke + a Giveaway
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Prizes, Prizes, Prizes – 7th Annual SOLSC
Take a look at all the prizes for Slice of Life Story Challenge participants!
