Slice of Life

Each week we host a Slice of Life Story Challenge.

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HERE’S HOW THIS CHALLENGE ORIGINALLY WORKED:
Every day in March we’ll had a Mr. Linky Widget up on our main page where TWT Readers linked their Slice of Life Story Posts and read other people’s Slice of Life Stories. Every morning in March, on the TWT main page people linked their “slices” to us.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS NOW:
Every Tuesday we have a post on our main page where you can link your Slice of Life Story Post and read other people’s Slice of Life Stories. (Please tag your posts with the words “Slice of Life Story Challenge.”) All you have to do is leave your story’s link as a comment inside of that Tuesday’s post.

FAQ’S:
How did this Challenge begin? How can it help students?
Click here to find out how a nine year-old student inspired this Challenge.
Do you have a record-keeping form I can use to track my students’ Slice of Life Stories they do in school?
Yes! Just click here.
What exactly is a Slice of Life Story?
Click here for a definition.
Click here to read some of the Slices of Life Stories we’ve already written.
Is there a logo I can use on my blog?
You betcha! It looks like this:

sols2What was your inspiration for this Challenge?
This Challenge was inspired by { A }, which is Ali Edwards’ Blog and the wonderful “Daily Somethings” she inspired us to create in December 2007. Ali graciously donated one of her books as a reward for the random drawing we held on April 1st for anyone who has posted between 21 – 31 Slices of Life Stories on his/her blog.
Will you be doing another month-long Slice of Life Challenge next March (2010)?
YES! We’ll be looking for someone to sponsor prizes for the winner(s) of the random drawing. If you know of a company that might be interested (i.e., anyone who sells fancy notebooks/pens or distributes books about writing), then please link them to this page so they can leave a comment with their contact information. Please make sure they realize, however, that we do not advertise on your blog.

115 Responses

  4. cloudscome, on February 23rd, 2008 at 6:22 am Said:

    THis sounds like fun. I am thinking about doing it on my 365 photo blog. It’s a great project!

  5. Stacey, on February 23rd, 2008 at 6:23 am Said:

    Jane & Cloudscome: So glad you’ll both be participating! :)

  6. girlgriot, on February 23rd, 2008 at 5:30 pm Said:

    Oh, this sounds great. I’m definitely in, and I’m going to see if I can get my students to join me!

  8. Cathy, on February 24th, 2008 at 9:30 pm Said:

    Okay, I’m in…I think. Have a couple of questions and I’ll probably ask you Ruth since I’ll see you in person. Two the biggest: 1) do I have to do the scrapbook (they don’t have a version for mac :( 2) are there certain topics that my slices of life need to be about? will stories about my class count towards it or not? Thanks for any input!

  9. Stacey, on February 24th, 2008 at 9:33 pm Said:

    Cathy: Since you just wrote this, I’ll respond back to you since I’m online since someone else might have the same question.

    Slices of Life Stories can be about anything… any little part of your day. Stories about your class will most certainly count! Just ear-mark them as a “Slice of Life Story” on your blog so that we can easily count that when we tally them up at the end of the month.

    As for the scrapbook presentation… do you mean you cannot view the Smilebook thing on your home computer? (I can send you a less exciting PPT that contains the same info, but no graphics. LMK if you’d like that.)

    Best,
    Stacey

  10. Cathy, on February 25th, 2008 at 6:32 am Said:

    Stacey, thanks for the quick response. I am excited to try this…I need to be practicing what I preach.

    As for the scrapbook, I can view it, I just can’t make one. Bummer! I have contacted them to see when they will have a Mac version out and am waiting to hear back.

    Thanks!

  11. girlgriot, on February 25th, 2008 at 8:02 am Said:

    Oh, didn’t realize I had to do the scrapbook, too. I’ll check it out!

  12. thereadingzone, on February 25th, 2008 at 3:36 pm Said:

    I’m definitely in!!

  13. today – « TWO WRITING TEACHERS, on February 25th, 2008 at 5:17 pm Said:

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  14. Stacey, on February 25th, 2008 at 5:25 pm Said:

    You do NOT need to do the scrapbook. Just a simple post is fine. Doesn’t have to be artsy unless you want it to be. :)

  15. girlgriot, on February 25th, 2008 at 8:58 pm Said:

    Phew! That takes off some of the pressure. Thanks. It’ll surely be enough of a challenge for me to get the SOL stories written!

  16. Pati, on February 26th, 2008 at 10:43 am Said:

    I would be happy to be involved in your project. I have tried to read how to link my Blog to your Slice of LIfe Challenge, but can’t find the exact directions on how to do that. If you could please email directions, I would appreciate the help.

    Great idea to encourage young people to write. You have a really great Blog!

    Pati

  17. Jane Swanson, on February 27th, 2008 at 2:55 pm Said:

    I’m really looking forward to this type of writing challenge! Count me in!
    ~jane swanson

  19. Kevin H., on March 1st, 2008 at 6:35 am Said:

    Great idea.
    Do we tag our posts in a certain way?
    Kevin

  20. Kevin's Meandering Mind » Slice of Life, Chapter One, on March 1st, 2008 at 11:11 am Said:

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  21. A Place to House My Slice of Life Story Challenge Blog Postings « Crafty Creations, on March 1st, 2008 at 3:18 pm Said:

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  22. Slice of Life Challenge #1 « The Reading Zone, on March 1st, 2008 at 3:47 pm Said:

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  24. Kevin's Meandering Mind » Slice of Life, Chapter Two, on March 2nd, 2008 at 6:13 am Said:

    [...] is part of the Slice of Life Project) I covet the quiet. The only sounds in the house this early in the morning are mechanical and I [...]

  25. Bonnie, on March 2nd, 2008 at 7:03 am Said:

    I love writing like this. I use word count journal each morning to begin the day but I it’s more for me. I love the idea of sharing here each day. This is great.

  26. SOLSC at Writing Miles Apart, on March 2nd, 2008 at 8:31 am Said:

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  29. Kevin's Meandering Mind » Slice of Life, Chapter Four, on March 4th, 2008 at 5:48 am Said:

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  30. Pati, on March 4th, 2008 at 6:13 am Said:

    Slice of Life Challenge – Day 4

  32. Kevin's Meandering Mind » Slice of Life, Chapter Five, on March 5th, 2008 at 5:44 am Said:

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  33. Pati, on March 5th, 2008 at 10:04 am Said:

    Slice of Life Challenge – Day 5. I love reading everyone’s posts. Thanks for sharing your lives.

  34. Cyd, on March 5th, 2008 at 12:32 pm Said:

    I’m in for the challenge and have been doing it every day! Yea! I’m preparing my website and hope to link up today. What a great challenge. I’ve got my 4th grader doing it to, I’ve challenged her to write about 15 days. She decided she didn’t want me to post her stories so she made herself a notebook for the challenge. Thanks for sharing this challenge!

  36. Kevin's Meandering Mind » Slice of Life, Chapter Six, on March 6th, 2008 at 5:43 am Said:

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  37. Pati, on March 6th, 2008 at 9:43 am Said:

    Slice of Life Challenge – Day 6.

  39. Kevin's Meandering Mind » Slice of Life, Chapter Seven, on March 8th, 2008 at 5:26 am Said:

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  41. Slice of Life, Chapter Eight | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 9th, 2008 at 6:05 am Said:

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  44. Slice of Life, Chapter Nine | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 10th, 2008 at 5:14 am Said:

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  46. Slice of Life, Chapter Eleven | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 11th, 2008 at 4:55 am Said:

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  47. Pati, on March 11th, 2008 at 8:50 am Said:

    “Slice of Life Challenge” – Day 11.

  49. Slice of Life, Chapter 12 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 12th, 2008 at 4:47 am Said:

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  50. Pati, on March 12th, 2008 at 10:41 am Said:

    “Slice of Life Challenge” – Day 12

    As I have been working on this “Slice of Life Challenge,” while writing my Peace Everyday Blog, I have been thinking about all of you teachers and what I expect to be your excellence in grammar. As I read your posts, I am not looking at where you put your commas or semi colons, yet as I write my own posts, I am constantly questioning myself about my memory of what is correct grammar. It’s been a long time since I learned grammar and I am not very confident about the quality of my instructors. If any of you have any advice for me concerning my grammar, I would gladly accept any suggestions.

    My daughter, Ali, is constantly encouraging the scrapbookers, and Life Artists, that she is teaching not to worry about the grammar and spelling of their journaling. “just start writing,” she tells her students, “your family is not going to care if you have misplaced commas or words that aren’t spelled correctly.” I empathize with those woman who question their ability to write with correct grammar. Writing or journaling would be easier, and probably quicker, if I wasn’t always questioning my grammar.

    Does anyone else have this questioning mode?

  52. Slice of Life, Chapter 13 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 13th, 2008 at 4:42 am Said:

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  53. Pati, on March 13th, 2008 at 8:08 am Said:

    Slice of Life Challenge – Day 13. I am so inspired by the posts of everyone involved in this challenge. Thank you for sharing your stories and your lives.

  54. Slice of Life, Chapter 14 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 14th, 2008 at 4:51 am Said:

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  56. Pati, on March 14th, 2008 at 11:10 am Said:

    Slice of LIfe Challenge – Day 14

  58. Slice of Life, Chapter 15 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 15th, 2008 at 5:05 am Said:

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  59. Pati, on March 15th, 2008 at 9:58 pm Said:

    Slice of Life Challenge – Day 15. Thank you to everyone concerning your kind comments concerning my Mother’s Life Journey.

  61. Slice of Life, Chapter 16 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 16th, 2008 at 4:47 am Said:

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  62. Pati, on March 16th, 2008 at 7:44 am Said:

    Slice of Life Challenge – Day 16

  63. Slice of Life, Chapter 17 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 17th, 2008 at 4:42 am Said:

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  66. Slice of Life, Chapter 18 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 18th, 2008 at 4:26 am Said:

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  67. Pati, on March 18th, 2008 at 8:44 am Said:

    Slice of Life Challenge – Day 18

  69. Pati, on March 19th, 2008 at 6:03 am Said:

    Slice of Life Challenge – Day 19

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  72. Slice of Life, Chapter 19 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 20th, 2008 at 5:04 am Said:

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  74. Slice of Life, Chapter 21 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 21st, 2008 at 4:33 am Said:

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  75. Pati, on March 21st, 2008 at 7:17 am Said:

    Slice of LIfe Challenge – Day 21

  76. Slice of Life, Chapter 22 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 22nd, 2008 at 5:22 am Said:

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  78. Slice of Life, Chapter 23 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 23rd, 2008 at 4:59 am Said:

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  80. Pati, on March 23rd, 2008 at 1:04 pm Said:

    Slice of Life Challenge – Day 23

    Happy Easter to everyone.

  82. Slice of Life, Chapter 24 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 24th, 2008 at 4:42 am Said:

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  83. Slice of Life, Chapter 25 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 25th, 2008 at 4:51 am Said:

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  84. Pati, on March 25th, 2008 at 11:24 pm Said:

    Slice of LIfe Challenge – Day 25

  85. Slice of Life, Chapter 26 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 26th, 2008 at 5:16 am Said:

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  86. Slice of Life: Chapter 27 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 27th, 2008 at 5:00 am Said:

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  87. Pati, on March 27th, 2008 at 6:44 am Said:

    Slice of Life Challenge – Day 27

  88. Slice of Life Challenge: Chapter 28? Israel 10 | blk, on March 28th, 2008 at 12:59 am Said:

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  89. Slice of Life, Chapter 28 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 28th, 2008 at 4:39 am Said:

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  90. Pati, on March 28th, 2008 at 9:27 am Said:

    Slice of Life Challenge – Day 28. I have the same feelings as Bonnie, this Slice of Life project has successfully “challenged” me to continue writing on my Peace Blog during this stressful time of my Mother’s final stages of life and the process after death. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your Slice of Life project.

  91. Slice of Life, Chapter 29 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 29th, 2008 at 5:05 am Said:

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  92. Slice of Life, Chapter 30 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 30th, 2008 at 5:21 am Said:

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  93. Pati, on March 30th, 2008 at 8:58 pm Said:

    Slice of Life Challenge – Day 30. I can’t believe that tomorrow is the last day! Thank you Stacey for encouraging all of us to take on the challenge. Congratulations to all the participants who entertained and educated all of us. A great learning opportunity!

  94. Slice of Life, Chapter 31 (the final call) | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on March 31st, 2008 at 4:34 am Said:

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  95. Slice of Life, the weekly series, Chapter 1 | Kevin's Meandering Mind, on April 1st, 2008 at 4:33 am Said:

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  97. blk » Blog Archive » Comment Challenge 08 Day 1: A Commenting Self Audit, on May 1st, 2008 at 6:30 pm Said:

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  98. blk » Blog Archive » SLice of Life Challenge On Tuesdays: Chapter 7, on May 6th, 2008 at 6:22 am Said:

    [...] A month of slices, a week of poetry, every Tuesday, and a community. Now another challenge month : over 100 bloggers participating to reflect on the act and art of commenting. [...]

  99. blk » Blog Archive » SLice of Life Challenge On Tuesdays: Chapter 7, on May 12th, 2008 at 10:20 pm Said:

    [...] this Comment Challenge if I hadn’t first become a member of Boil Down Your Day/Week and then Sharing a Slice.  What’s really eye-opening as I read new blogs, is to read how many other bloggers have had [...]

  100. Blogger Grammar « TWO WRITING TEACHERS, on May 15th, 2008 at 5:14 am Said:

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  101. Writing Challenges | An English Teacher's Journey, on June 14th, 2008 at 5:35 pm Said:

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