An Extraordinary Way to Inspire Writing About Ordinary Moments

Monday March 22, 2021Monday May 3, 2021 Stacey Shubitz37 Comments

Whether you're about to embark on the 9th Annual Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge or you're about to begin a unit on poetry where you want to encourage students to capture the beauty of their ordinary lives in verse, consider using Extraordinary! as a mentor text. Leave a comment on this blog post for a chance to win a copy of Extraordinary!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 22 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL21

Monday March 22, 2021Monday March 22, 2021 Melanie Meehan230 Comments

Remember to fill out the form for the SEAT Prize if you've been writing every day!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 21 of the March SOLSC! #SOL21

Sunday March 21, 2021Monday March 22, 2021 Melanie Meehan225 Comments

We have the second SEAT Prize announced today! Be sure to fill out the form if you've been writing all month!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 20 of the March SOLSC- #SOL21

Saturday March 20, 2021Sunday March 21, 2021 Melanie Meehan234 Comments

It's the first day of spring! Celebrate and slice!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 19 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL21

Friday March 19, 2021Saturday March 20, 2021 BethMooreSchool233 Comments

Welcome to Day 19 of the 2021 Slice of Life Story Challenge! #sol21

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Making Space in Writing Workshop for Kids to Be Funny

Thursday March 18, 2021Tuesday August 6, 2024 BethMooreSchool12 Comments

It is often said that great comedy requires great empathy. Making space for humor in your classroom builds connections that will sustain you and your students through the highs and lows of the school year.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 18 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL21

Thursday March 18, 2021Friday March 19, 2021 BethMooreSchool234 Comments

Welcome to Day 18 of the 2021 Slice of Life Story Challenge! #sol21

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 17 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL21

Wednesday March 17, 2021Thursday March 18, 2021 BethMooreSchool239 Comments

The seventeenth day has arrived! #sol21

Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 16 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL21

Tuesday March 16, 2021Wednesday March 17, 2021 BethMooreSchool243 Comments

Welcome to Day 16 of the 2021 Slice of Life Story Challenge! #sol21

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Supporting English Language Learners with Summary Writing

Monday March 15, 2021Monday March 15, 2021 Therapi Kaplan1 Comment

When I first started teaching and heard experienced teachers converse using acronyms related to English Language Development, I wondered if I would be able to memorize these acronyms as freely as they had. Twenty years later, I think I have a grasp on several of them. Here’s a few, try it out and see if… Continue reading Supporting English Language Learners with Summary Writing