Watch a video call I had with elementary school students from Julie Johnson's school about the upcoming Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge.
A Slicer Data Form
After you link your slice of life story, please fill out the form if you're planning to participate in the Sixth Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. It will help us keep track of who's participating in the Challenge AND will assist with prize distribution in April.
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5 Reasons to Keep Conference Records
Conference records hold you accountable for meeting with everyone. I know there are lots of students who need you. I know there are students who you think won't get going until you talk with them. I know, I know. However, the fact of the matter remains: EVERYONE deserves individual conferences with you. By keeping notes… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Keep Conference Records
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Working through Confusion
Around here everyone is hunkered down on a snow day. I'm thinking it might be a sign to some that it's a perfect day to start a blog. (If you're not on a snow day, you'll have to find another sign to start a blog. I'm sure there's a sign for you to start a… Continue reading Working through Confusion
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Learning the Language of Lawyers: Writing Compelling Arguments
We are thrilled and honored to be guest blogging here this week. We are both huge fans of the blog, the Two Writing Teachers community and of Ruth and Stacey’s work. Having recently watched the Grammys, it feels a bit like we are hanging with Beyoncé and Jay-Z for a night! Many of us are… Continue reading Learning the Language of Lawyers: Writing Compelling Arguments
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Revealed #slice2013
Here are the Slice 2013 buttons. Please notice there are two different buttons. One for our traditional challenge... Another for the classroom challenge... These are the official buttons for the 2013 Slice of Life Challenge. Starting March 1, please use them on each of your posts in order to easily identify this year's participants. Each… Continue reading Revealed #slice2013
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Introducing Our SOLSC Support Team
Last month I asked for assistance with the upcoming Slice of Life Story Challenge from fellow slicers. The response was tremendous! We now have a team of volunteers who are committed to making this year's March Challenge run smoothly. It's a great group! Allow me to introduce them to you. Concierges: Four members of our… Continue reading Introducing Our SOLSC Support Team
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Rest.
Today was a holiday from school. Ever since we've added a sixth member to our family, I've been conscious about rest. Not just about sleep, but about relaxing and staying away from screens and restoring my soul. I hope it doesn't take a major life change for you to consider the importance of rest too.… Continue reading Rest.
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Essential Info About the First-Ever Slice of Life Classroom Challenge
The nuts and bolts you need to know to participate in our first-ever online Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge with your students.
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Friendship recharges our spirit.
Recharge your spirit by connecting with a dear friend. If you can't physically meet up, then pick up the phone or Skype with him/her.
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Q&A with Patricia MacLachlan + a Giveaway
Like you, I read lots of books. One of my favorite authors has long been Patricia MacLachlan, who I believe is one of the most exquisite writers of our time. Her newest book, Nora's Chicks, with illustrations by Kathryn Brown is yet another book filled with the kind of writer's craft we'd like young writers… Continue reading Q&A with Patricia MacLachlan + a Giveaway
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Words that are Speaking to Me
Try to remember tenderness is more important than technique. {Ralph Fletcher} (I think this may become my new mantra when thinking about teaching writers. Not only does it apply to all aspects of writing workshop, but it applies to life too.)
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