Preservation

by Stacey Shubitz

My SOLS go in here! Originally uploaded by teachergal I decided to purchase an inexpensive presentation booklet from Staples for the purpose of housing my Slice of Life Stories since I’m writing them… Read More →

Scenes from a Workshop Workshop

by Stacey Shubitz

Well, really just a scene from today’s Writing Workshop, but I wanted to do a take-off of the Billy Joel Song. Anyway, I taught a great minilesson today on character development in Writing… Read More →

Not Quite the Start I Hoped For… But Not Bad

by Stacey Shubitz

Eight of my 18 kids (two were absent) came into school today with their Slice of Life Story Entries from the weekend. I was hoping to have more like 90% of my students… Read More →

Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 3

by Stacey Shubitz

The alarm buzzed in my ear at 5:15 a.m. I’m still sick, but I’m going in! Therefore, I took about three more minutes and then rolled right out of bed. I headed to… Read More →

ruth’s solc: recovery food.

by Ruth Ayres

Let me begin by revealing that I am a really bad taker of naps.  Actually, that is an understatement.  I doubt there are many out there who are worse than I.  Seriously. There… Read More →

Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 2

by Stacey Shubitz

I finished attaching ribbon, to the wooden boxes I painted, earlier this morning. I decided I had gotten enough practice painting practice. Therefore, it was time to bring out the stencil and have… Read More →

Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 2

by Stacey Shubitz

Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. To learn more about this Challenge, please visit our Slice of Life Challenge Page. Also,… Read More →

Thinking Critically About Writing Workshop

by Stacey Shubitz

I wanted to reflect on some questions Stephanie Jones, one of my former T.C. professors and author of Engaged Intellectuals, presents at the end of chapter 11 in her book Girls, Social Class,… Read More →

frank serafini.

by Ruth Ayres

Over the next few days I’m going to have a few posts inspired by Frank Serafini, author of numerous works, including Around the Reading Workshop in 80 Days.  All-Write Consortium (which my school district belongs)… Read More →

Ruth’s SOLC: Studio Desk

by Ruth Ayres

  The first day of March.  The first day of the Slice of Life Challenge (SOLC).  The first entry I’ve ever written in a Moleskine Notebook.  And I’ve found myself paying attention (even… Read More →

Slice of Life Notebook.

by Ruth Ayres

I made this special just for the challenge.  My very first Moleskine — ooh-la-la!

Short Fiction Rubric

by Stacey Shubitz

I finally sat down and created a short fiction rubric for the picture books my students are going to “publish” this-coming week. If you’re in the market for a rubric that provides space… Read More →

Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 1

by Stacey Shubitz

It’s 12:05 a.m. on March 1st, which means it’s time for me to post the widget for Day 1 of the Slice of Life Story Challenge. Please link your Slice of Life Story… Read More →