Day 29 of the March SOLSC! #SOL23

Wednesday March 29, 2023Monday March 27, 2023 Jenna Komarin189 Comments

On this 29th day of the challenge, we want to thank you for sticking with it thus far and being part of this unique writing community.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 28 of the March SOLSC! #SOL23

Tuesday March 28, 2023Monday March 27, 2023 Jenna Komarin189 Comments

It's day 28! It's hard to believe that the end of March is fast approaching. Keep the slices coming for a few more days! Write. Share. Give.

Getting Centered

Monday March 27, 2023Monday March 27, 2023 Jenna Komarin2 Comments

As I reflect upon my teaching practice, I always have more questions than answers. Here are some of the things that I'm wondering about as a teacher of writing.

Slice of Life Story Challenge · SOLSC

Day 27 of the March SOLSC! #SOL23

Monday March 27, 2023Thursday March 23, 2023 Morgan Davis189 Comments

Today marks the final Monday of the challenge. We're in the home stretch!

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Are You Ready For The 2023 Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge?

Sunday March 26, 2023Wednesday March 22, 2023 Leah Thomas1 Comment

The Classroom SOLSC begins April 1st! If you've shared a Slice of Life story with us every day in March, it's time to include students in the fun!

Slice of Life Story Challenge · SOLSC

Day 26 of the March SOLSC! #SOL23

Sunday March 26, 2023Thursday March 23, 2023 Morgan Davis183 Comments

Today wraps up the final weekend of this year's challenge. Let's give our "noticing" muscles a workout with a weekend Commenting Challenge!

commenting · Slice of Life Story Challenge · SOLSC

Day 25 of the March SOLSC! #SOL23

Saturday March 25, 2023Thursday March 23, 2023 Morgan Davis184 Comments

Today marks the last Saturday of this year's challenge. Let's give our "noticing" muscles a workout with a weekend Commenting Challenge!

drafting · process · writing process

Downdraft (v.)

Friday March 24, 2023Thursday March 23, 2023 Morgan Davis11 Comments

Down draft. More than a name for our first attempt to put ideas onto the page. It is an action we can choose as part of our writing process.

multilingual · Slice of Life Story Challenge · SOLSC

Day 24 of the March SOLSC! #SOL23

Friday March 24, 2023Thursday March 23, 2023 Morgan Davis186 Comments

Write. Share. Give. Be sure to mention if you're participating in Multi-Lit Friday when you leave the teaser and link to your post today.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 23 of the March SOLSC #SOL23

Thursday March 23, 2023Tuesday March 21, 2023 BethMooreSchool186 Comments

Find a song, a lyric, a poem that inspires you.

agency · conventions · grammar

Grammar Notebooks

Wednesday March 22, 2023Wednesday March 22, 2023 Melanie Meehan3 Comments

Grammar notebooks are not the cure-all for the persistent refrains about retention and transfer. However, they do support agency and accountability as students build their understanding and appreciation of words and language.