Welcome Back. #slice2013
Welcome back to the weekly challenge. After a day off, how great it is to be back as a writing community? Last month, Cathy Mere wrote a poem entitled “The Writer” that resonated… Read More
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Classroom SOLSC: 31 of 31
It always seems impossible until it is done. –Nelson Mandela It’s the final day of our month-long writing challenge. How did it go? I’d love to hear your thoughts, feelings, and reflections. Please… Read More
A Hearty Thank You to Our Support Team
It’s hard to believe the final day of our month-long writing challenge is here. We had a fantastic team of volunteers who helped make our individual and classroom challenges run smoothly. I want… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 30 of 31
Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. –Lou Holtz Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 29 of 31
They didn’t know it was impossible, so they did it. –Mark Twain Almost there! The “finish line” is so close! With the end in sight, I’m wondering… How will you celebrate with your… Read More
Throwback Thursday: Reflections & Self-Assessments
Peruse our past posts about reflective practice and self-assessments students can use at the end of the school year.
Classroom SOLSC: 28 of 31
The hardest part of writing is writing. –Nora Ephron Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or personal blog.… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 27 of 31
Go as far as you can see; when you get there you’ll be able to see farther. –Thomas Carlyle Please note: It’s Passover, so I won’t be reading blog posts today. (Fortunately, I… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 26 of 31
He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life. –Ralph Waldo Emerson Please note: It’s Passover, so I won’t be reading students’ blog posts today or tomorrow. … Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 25 of 31
Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you. –Marsha Norman Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 24 of 31
If you care enough for a result, you will most certainly attain it. –William James Whoa! Just one week left to go! I guess we could call this the home stretch! Details: If… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 23 of 31
Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else. – James M. Barrie Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts… Read More
Commenting Challenge: New Slicers Only
The Sixth Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge is more than halfway over. Those of you who are new to our community have probably felt welcomed by the men and women (aka: Slicers)… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 22 of 31
We are made to persist. That’s how we find out who we are. –Tobias Wolff We’re heading into the second-to-last weekend of the Challenge. How’s the weekend writing going for your kids? I… Read More
Throwback Thursday: Poetry
Browse our past posts about poetry instruction in the classroom. Also, get a few ideas for crafting some of your own poems.
Classroom SOLSC: 21 of 31
Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own. –Carol Burnett Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 20 of 31
The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe. –Gustave Flaubert Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 19 of 31
The greatest danger for most of us is not that we aim too high and we miss it, but we aim too low and reach it. – Michelangelo How are your kids doing… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 18 of 31
The man who gives up accomplishes nothing and is only a hindrance. The man who does not give up can move mountains. –Ernest Hello Details: If your students are slicing from their personal… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 17 of 31
It is not length of life, but depth of life. –Ralph Waldo Emerson Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your… Read More
