Stacey’s WN Entry: Weekends in Brooklyn with My Dad
Coney Island: 2004 Originally uploaded by teachergal When I was a little girl my father used to take me to Brooklyn at least once a month so we could spend time with his… Read More
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ruth’s wn entry: rocks.
written: August 23, 2007, after reading April Pulley Sayre’s Stars Beneath Your Bed: The Surprising Story of Dust. Rocks. I used to not notice them. And if I’m honest, which I am (especially… Read More
ruth’s wn entry: september 11
As I was getting dressed this morning, wearing red, white, & blue in honor of September 11 and placing my flag pin on my shirt, I thought I want to write an entry… Read More
Stacey’s WN Entry: September 11th
Today is September 11th. My heart aches to be back in the City that I stood in on Tuesday, September 11th, 2001. I will never forget the words, “A plane flew into the… Read More
Open up your writer’s notebook and get ready to share!
You’ve heard of Poetry Friday (and some folks even know of Poetry Thursday) and blog carnivals. We’re going to be starting something very similar to both of those here at Two Writing Teachers.… Read More
ruth’s wn entry: loving the start of school.
Last week I met with a group of teachers in a study group and we began with a writer’s notebook entry of all the things we love about the start of school. In… Read More
ruth’s wn entry: my fav things about (you name the place).
Following Stacey’s lead, here’s my list – Favorite Things About Indiana Wide open spaces that allow for my mind to wander during late afternoon/early evening walks. My family is close in proximity. Indiana Hoosier… Read More
Scanning, Cutting & Pasting, or Rewriting?
I’ve come to realize that this whole “I’m going to recopy all of my writer’s notebooks into one” thing has become exceedingly tedious. I found another old Miquelruis Notebook yesterday and realized I… Read More
WN Entry: Making A List
I got inspired by Reflections from the Rockies‘ Post entitled “My Favorite Things About Colorado So Far.” Since a good deal of my students’ first couple weeks of Writing Workshos will revolve around… Read More
WN Entry: Writing About My First Visit to Narragansett Beach
Narragansett Beach, RI Narragansett Originally uploaded by teachergal STRATEGY: Write about the first time you did something. ENTRY: This past weekend was full of firsts. We had our first Shabbat Dinner in the… Read More
ruth’s wn entry: home + art.
Stacey inspired me (as is so often the case) to capture my home in some sort of art medium for my writer’s notebook. Since for my 30th birthday my husband gave me my… Read More
WN Entry: Collecting Seashells at the Seashore
We just returned from Cape Cod and Nantucket where I had the privilege of spending some time at the seashore breathing in the fresh, clean, New England Air. Ahhhh! We walked to Brandt… Read More
The first month of school
I met with the other teacher on my grade level today to plan our Reading and Writing Workshops for the first month of school. Our writing teaching points were inspired by five professional… Read More
ruth’s wn entry: stories matter
One of the ways I’ve used this summer to grow is by noticing the small stories that are creating my life. These stories matter. Little did I know what an impact these little… Read More
WN Entry: Fireflies
I stepped out of the car in New Jersey last night. Home sweet home, I thought. I was coming home to my parents’ house for two nights. I slammed the passenger door to… Read More
Looking at Your Place: Making a Memory (WN Entry)
Everyone who attended George Ella Lyon‘s Session on Saturday Morning had the opportunity to make a memory after thinking about a drawing a floor plan of a home they’ve lived in. I went… Read More
WN Entry: Noticing People
As I walked through my day today, I noticed the small things that people do that we often overlook. For instance, during my layover at O’Hare, I noticed that one of the women… Read More
Ode to My Second Cupcake
Ode to My Second Cupcake You come from Buttercup Bake Shop On the Upper West Side. You sat amongst other delectable creations, Waiting to be picked. Your cake is golden. Your icing –… Read More
