The March Slice of Life Challenge is exciting enough, but it’s even more exciting when I know Poetry Month will follow. I’m already thinking ahead to the many ways I’ll be enjoying April with my students and school community, and today I’ll share some of my ideas with you as well.
Tag: writer’s notebook
Writing Lab: An Experimental Approach to Craft
Time is a precious resource in the classroom. In this post, I share how I balance independent work with whole-class instruction when time is limited.
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Write. Share. Give.
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Write. Share. Give.
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Write. Share. Give.
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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.
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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!
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life
IMPORTANT: If you are a slicer, and you’re going to be at NCTE in Boston, please think about joining a Slicer Meet-up. Let us know your availability on this form. 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… Continue reading It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life
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Overview of the 11th Annual Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge
It’s the middle of January. Where I live, that means blustery weather, dreary forecasts, and ALL the snow gear. It’s also a good time to think ahead to spring, which promises warmer temperatures, more sunshine, and – of course! – all the stories our students will share in the 11th Annual Classroom SOLSC! In this post, I’ll answer some frequently-asked questions about the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge.
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Conquering the Blank Page with Borrowed Lines
Borrowed lines from nonthreatening text is one way we can demystify writing for students and help them see the page, not as an empty vast space, but as an opportunity to produce beautiful writing.
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From the Outside In: Covering Writers’ Notebooks
How do we help students to see the power in the writer's notebook? It can start before the pen even hits the page. It can start from the outside in.
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Word Games in the Workshop
Creative play with words can spur ideas writers didn't know they had tucked away!
