“Exercise the writing muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Without that exercise, the muscles seize up.” ---Jane Yolen {Exercise} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a… Continue reading #slice2013: 5 of 31
Classroom SOLSC: 5 of 31
I look placid, you see, that's why people think I'm fine. Inside I worry a lot. --Maeve Binchy After a few days, some young writers may forget where they can look for story ideas. Therefore, you might encourage your students to write about strong emotions. While some kids lead carefree lives, many don't. Therefore, it's… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 5 of 31
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#slice2013: 4 of 31
“Dying for something is easy because it is associated with glory. Living for something is the hard thing. Living for something extends beyond fashion, glory, or recognition. We live for what we believe.” ― Donald Miller, Blue Like Jazz {Live} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a slice… Continue reading #slice2013: 4 of 31
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Classroom SOLSC: 4 of 31
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. –Confucius If your plan isn't working, adjust your plan. Never give up. -Matt Martin It is my hope all of your students have been busy crafting slice of life stories all weekend. If they are anything like my students were,… Continue reading Classroom SOLSC: 4 of 31
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#slice2013: 3 of 31
“There are a lot of writers, but only one you.” ― Pandora Gray {Unique} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post in the comments here. GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. The Nitty Gritty:… Continue reading #slice2013: 3 of 31
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Classroom SOLSC: 3 of 31
This is the place to link your students' slice of life stories.
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Good News for Late Starters #slice2013
If you start the adult challenge no later than Monday, March 4th and properly link your slice of life stories to the daily call for slice of life stories through March 31st, then you will be eligible to win a copy of What a Writer Needs, Second Edition.
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#slice2013: 2 of 31
Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams. --- Ashley Smith {Notice} Dear Slicers, Welcome to Day 2. You can do it...remember it you're stuck feel… Continue reading #slice2013: 2 of 31
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Classroom SOLSC: 2 of 31
This is the place to link your students' slice of life stories.
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#slice 2013: 1 of 31
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” ― Stephen King, On Writing {Begin} The March Slice of Life Challenge {Write. Share. Give.} WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post in the comments here. GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. Welcome March! Welcome Slicers!… Continue reading #slice 2013: 1 of 31
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This is the place to link your students' slice of life stories.
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Hosting a notebook SOLSC for your students?
Even if your students won't be blogging in March, you can still dip-in & dip-out of the Classroom Challenge in one of two ways.
