Slice of Life Story Challenge

A Hearty Thank You to Our Support Team

It's hard to believe the final day of our month-long writing challenge is here.  We had a fantastic team of volunteers who helped make our individual and classroom challenges run smoothly.  I want to take a moment to recognize them. Concierges: Linda Baie, LeAnn Carpenter (aka: Elsie), Bonnie Kaplan, Carol Wilcox helped us field questions… Continue reading A Hearty Thank You to Our Support Team

slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge

#slice2013: 30 of 31

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: 30 of 31

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom SOLSC: 30 of 31

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. --Lou Holtz Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or personal blog. Then, share the unique URL to the location of the… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 30 of 31

writing workshop

#slice2013: 29 of 31

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: 29 of 31

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom SOLSC: 29 of 31

They didn’t know it was impossible, so they did it. –Mark Twain Almost there!  The "finish line" is so close! With the end in sight, I'm wondering... How will you celebrate with your students who met their writing goals during this challenge? Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 29 of 31

reflections · self-assessment · Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday: Reflections & Self-Assessments

Peruse our past posts about reflective practice and self-assessments students can use at the end of the school year.

writing workshop

#slice2013: 28 of 31

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: 28 of 31

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom SOLSC: 28 of 31

The hardest part of writing is writing. –Nora Ephron Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or personal blog. Then, share the unique URL to the location of the “round up” of student slices. (Click here to find out what a… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 28 of 31

writing workshop

#slice2013: 27 of 31

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: 27 of 31

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom SOLSC: 27 of 31

Go as far as you can see; when you get there you'll be able to see farther. --Thomas Carlyle Please note: It's Passover, so I won't be reading blog posts today.  (Fortunately, I was able to schedule this post to hit a moment after midnight over a week before the holiday began!)  I will look… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 27 of 31

writing workshop

#slice2013: 26 of 31

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: 26 of 31

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom SOLSC: 26 of 31

He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life. --Ralph Waldo Emerson Please note: It's Passover, so I won't be reading students' blog posts today or tomorrow.  (Fortunately, I was able to schedule this post to hit a moment after midnight over a week before the holiday began!)  I… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 26 of 31