Encourage Writing
Here are a few ways to encourage your students as writers. October 20 is The National Day on Writing created by NCTE. In light of the significance of writing in our national life,… Read More
Category Archive: Write: It’s good for you!
Ruth’s Slice(s) of Life: A New Minilesson Idea
Slice 1: All morning I waited for Laurie Halse Anderson’s post about the writing challenge for today. Although a little apprehensive about whether this would be worthwhile, I found myself writing interview questions… Read More
Things I’ve Learned from Summer Reading
Two months ago, on the first Monday of my summer holiday, I blogged a post titled, “Summer Reading.” Today is my last Monday of summer vacation, so it seems fitting to reflect on… Read More
Back to School Week: Bursting With Excitement About Writing
Last week Literacy Spark posed this question: I’m always interested in how I can reach the kids at the two ends of the writing spectrum. i.e. addressing kids who struggle with writing, or… Read More
Living Like a Writer: Someday
Yesterday morning I received a promotional e-mail from The Daily Planner, a company that sells oodles of interesting writerly supplies. I perused around their site for a few minutes, find an “8 Days… Read More
Living Like Writers: Food
Food seems to be a common theme around many folks’ Memoir Monday and Slice of Life Stories this week. To that end, I’ve been cooking a lot more lately now that I’m getting… Read More
Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Footprints in the Sand.
A week ago, I participated in a scrapbook challenge to document a part of my wedding that has yet to be recorded. I lifted a line from a song sung during the ceremony… Read More
What Should A Child Write About Over the Summer?
Annie tackled a question many parents ask teachers at the end of the school year yesterday on her blog. Here’s an excerpt of her post, which she has authorized me to reprint in… Read More
Ruth’s Memoior-ish Monday: Bridal Shower.
This weekend I went to a bridal shower and I was reminded of my own wedding preparations. Isn’t it strange the way time plays with your mind? It seems like it was just a… Read More
Our Motto Is True!
Apparently the Two Writing Teachers’ Motto, “Write: It’s Good for You” is true, according to a Penn State Researcher. Click here to find out why writing can be good for your health.
Silent Movie: The Reveal of the Final Giveaways
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SOLSC – Day 31 of 31
Today’s the final day of our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story to this post by leaving a comment (scroll to the bottom of this post) before 11:59 p.m.… Read More
SOLSC – Day 30 of 31
We’re on the second-to-last day our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story to this post by leaving a comment (scroll to the bottom of this post) before 11:59 p.m.… Read More
SOLSC – Day 29 of 31
We’re on the 29th day our month-long writing challenge! Kindly link your Slice of Life Story to this post by leaving a comment (scroll to the bottom of this post) before 11:59 p.m.… Read More
SOLSC – Day 28 of 31
We’re on the twenty-eighth day our month-long writing challenge! Kindly link your Slice of Life Story to this post by leaving a comment (scroll to the bottom of this post) before 11:59 p.m.… Read More
SOLSC – Day 26 of 31
We’re on the 26th day our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story to this post by leaving a comment (scroll to the bottom of this post) before 11:59 p.m.… Read More
SOLSC – Day 25 of 31
We’re on the 25th day our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story to this post by leaving a comment (scroll to the bottom of this post) before 11:59 p.m.… Read More
SOLSC – Day 24 of 31
We’re on the 24th day our month-long writing challenge! (One week left to go!) Please link your Slice of Life Story to this post by leaving a comment (scroll to the bottom of… Read More
SOLSC – Day 23 of 31
We’re on the 23rd day our month-long writing challenge! Please link your Slice of Life Story to this post by leaving a comment (scroll to the bottom of this post) before 11:59 p.m.… Read More
