slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Write. Share. Give.

slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Welcome to Slice of Life for the month of November! We hope you will share your writing with us and also make comments on the writing of fellow Slicers. Thank you for participating and making space for this meaningful work.

slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Throughout the month of October, I’ll be hosting the Slice of Life. Whether it’s through poetry, journaling, or story, share your work by linking to your blog in the comments. While you’re at it, share the love by offering comments to fellow Slicers!

ELL · From the Archives · multilingual

Supporting English Language Learners: From The Archives

I'm always searching for ways to support English Language Learners in writing. Luckily, there’s a wealth of resources from the Two Writing Teachers archive to give me a boost! I’ve collected some of my favorites from years past, and I’m sharing them with you.

end of year reflection · From the Archives · writing workshop

Ending the Year With Grace: From the Archives

This time of year is a frenzied leap from task to task, without the joy or benefit of reflection. So, for today’s “From the Archive” post, I thought I’d slow myself down long enough to explore ways to savor and enjoy these last days with my students. Enjoy!

Reflective Practice · writing workshop

Reclaiming Joy in Writing: An Update

In the spring of 2022, I started a writing initiative in my district. With a cohort of dedicated teachers, we worked to instill joy, foster independence, and create writing community. Where are we now?

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 18 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

Write, share, give. And if you're up for a push, give yourself a challenge!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 17 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

It's lucky day 17 of the 17th challenge! Write, share, give, play.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 16 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

Write, share, give. And if you're stuck thinking of a Slice...make THAT your Slice!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 14 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

Write, share, give, and most of all...engage! Let the comment section be a place for community and friendship.

Straight from the Classroom

Crowdsourcing: Straight from the Classroom

I’ve used crowdsourcing in writing instruction here and there, but this was the first project I designed and taught using the strategy as a foundation for our work. The verdict? Crowdsourcing improves writing and engages students. In this post, I’ll share our process, and I hope others will find ideas and inspiration.

agency

“Is This Good?” Building Self-Reliance in Student Writers

Picture a writing workshop. Students hum along on various pieces. Inevitably, a student approaches to ask: “Is this right?” “Is this good?” My experience and wisdom matter as a teacher. My support and guidance are critical. Still, I’d hope that students’ sense of pride and accomplishment wouldn’t depend on what I think of their work. I’ve discovered some conversational tools and classroom strategies that help me foster students’ sense of confidence and trust in themselves. I’m sharing them with you here.