Throwback Thursday: Conferring
Check out some of our past posts about all aspects of conferring.
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Classroom SOLSC: 14 of 31
Writer’s block is only a failure of the ego. –Norman Mailer What did your students think of the Classroom Commenting Challenge? Please share their reflections when you leave the link to their slice… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 13 of 31
Proofread carefully to see if you any words out. –Author Unknown The Classroom Commenting Challenge continues today. (Click here to learn more about it.) I hope your students continue to feel the comment… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 12 of 31
Writing is kind of like fishing… you have to rely on your instincts. –Kevin Canty in The New Yorker Get ready for the Classroom Commenting Challenge, which begins today. Click here to learn more… Read More
Classroom Commenting Challenge #comments4kids
Have you had a look at some of the slice of life stories the students who are participating in the Classroom Challenge have been writing? I am so impressed — with the students’… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 11 of 31
ATTENTION CLASSROOM TEACHERS: Please leave the total number of students you have who are blogging (and linking) daily. I will need this for a special challenge later this week.
Q&A with the Author of “Who Says Women Can’t Be Doctors?” + a Giveaway
Who Says Women Can’t Be Doctors? The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell is an expertly crafted biography that can be used to teach students a variety of craft moves during a biography writing unit of study.
Classroom SOLSC: 10 of 31
Doing your best is more important than being your best. – Shannon Miller Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 9 of 31
To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first. – Shakespeare Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or… Read More
Commenting Challenge
This community is built on two things: writing and commenting. Therefore, I’m challenging you to comment on as many slice of life stories as possible in the next 36 hours.
Classroom SOLSC: 8 of 31
“Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back.” – Diana Princess of Wales Before your students head-off into the weekend, I thought I’d mention the power of learning… Read More
Introducing Throwback Thursday
Peruse some of our past posts that will help you and your students find more things to write about.
Classroom SOLSC: 7 of 31
My ideas usually come not at my desk writing but in the midst of living. –Anais Nin Earlier this week, Slicer Joanne Toft blogged about pushing the writing muscle. At the beginning of… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 6 of 31
Be thankful for what you have, you’ll end up having more. -Oprah Winfrey Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections. -Author Unknown… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 5 of 31
I look placid, you see, that’s why people think I’m fine. Inside I worry a lot. –Maeve Binchy After a few days, some young writers may forget where they can look for story… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 4 of 31
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. –Confucius If your plan isn’t working, adjust your plan. Never give up. -Matt Martin It is my hope… Read More
Classroom SOLSC: 3 of 31
This is the place to link your students’ slice of life stories.
Good News for Late Starters #slice2013
If you start the adult challenge no later than Monday, March 4th and properly link your slice of life stories to the daily call for slice of life stories through March 31st, then you will be eligible to win a copy of What a Writer Needs, Second Edition.
Classroom SOLSC: 2 of 31
This is the place to link your students’ slice of life stories.
Classroom SOLSC: 1 of 31
This is the place to link your students’ slice of life stories.
