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Comment on Independence in the Primary Classroom Through Talk, Text, and Motivation by Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:48:38 +0000

KWR is one of my idols. I’m exceptionally jealous of your attendance at this session. Thank you so much for sharing your notes!

Comment on Join us for today’s SOLSC! by Stacey

Stacey — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:50:48 +0000

Some slides and some Sarah Barellis… what more could you want from my pre-Thanksgiving Slice of Life?

http://365in2009.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/cranberrysaucewithgingerandpears/

Comment on Join us for today’s SOLSC! by Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:35:49 +0000

I am embracing the funny moments in my daily life.

http://alotalot.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/slice-of-life-substitute-secretary/

Comment on Join us for today’s SOLSC! by blkdrama

blkdrama — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:07:10 +0000

Here’s my Slice. What a week I had!
http://blkdrama.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/face-to-face-239365-tuesday-slice/
Bonnie

Comment on Poetry Party by Marinela

Marinela — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:14:56 +0000

Comment on Join us for today’s SOLSC! by Juliann

Juliann — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:35:50 +0000

I am so thankful for the motivation of these weekly slices
http://liningupmywords.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/day-24-a-monday-sort-of-slice/

Comment on Join us for today’s SOLSC! by literacyspark

literacyspark — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:35:42 +0000

I haven’t been writing much lately…at least not for fun. National Boards has been keeping me VERY busy. But I did manage to set some time aside for myself yesterday to write a slice and a poem.

http://www.adventurelifetravel.wordpress.com

Comment on Swirling Thoughts from NCTE by Poetry Party « TWO WRITING TEACHERS

Poetry Party « TWO WRITING TEACHERS — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:04:34 +0000

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Comment on Chasing Big Dreams: Part I by Juliann

Juliann — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:11:51 +0000

thanks for this post – it sent me wondering in a great direction today
http://liningupmywords.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/day-23-chasing-dreams/

Comment on Chasing Big Dreams: Part I by Day 23 – chasing dreams « lining up my words

Day 23 – chasing dreams « lining up my words — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:07:30 +0000

[...] the prayer scarf for my friend. I hope to give it to her before Thanksgiving. Then I read this post by Ruth and all day I have been thinking about chasing dreams. I have a dream to write about teaching you [...]

Comment on Swirling Thoughts from NCTE by Joel

Joel — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:05:04 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about NCTE. Had you been in or near the Sheraton lobby around 1:30 am on Saturday night/Sunday morning, you would have heard a raucous argument over which is more important: choice in reading or focused and structured studies of literature for social justice.

Anyways, I have about 15 different things I want to debrief about. I’m just waiting to decompress a bit.

Comment on Chasing Big Dreams: Part I by Kip

Kip — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:05:58 +0000

A friend returned from NCTE this weekend where she presented a session and learned from many others. Yesterday she encouraged me to consider attending and presenting next year. The thought has had my brain working overtime the past 24 hours.

I don’t know if it qualifies as a big dream, but for today my dream is to make it to NCTE next year and present.

Comment on Creating Comics from a Real Life Experience by Stacy Nockowitz

Stacy Nockowitz — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:03:56 +0000

I’ve never been to NCTE! Maybe next year… Anyway, I am hoping to use ToonDoo or MakeBeliefsComix in Feb. for a folk tale project. Your ToonDoo comic inspired me!

Comment on Chasing Big Dreams: Part I by Lennye

Lennye — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:03:00 +0000

I must say that your post has been very thought provoking on a Monday morning.

Comment on Chasing Big Dreams: Part I by Stacey

Stacey — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:24:34 +0000

You know I’m envious that you heard Nicholas Sparks and I didn’t (since I was sitting on a train heading back home). I’d love to hear more about his keynote.

I will keep the dream quote in mind on this cold and wet Monday morning.

Comment on Independence in the Primary Classroom Through Talk, Text, and Motivation by Annie

Annie — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:11:20 +0000

Thanks, so much! Good notes…………

Comment on Independence in the Primary Classroom Through Talk, Text, and Motivation by MOteacher

MOteacher — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:01:59 +0000

As a K-5 literacy coach, that has only taught 3-5 grades, this is very helpful. I have a difficult time coaching my primary teachers towards WW, and with out the personal experience of actually teaching a primary grade sometime I forget…good practice is good practice no matter the grade. Thanks for sharing your notes, now to find my copies of Already Ready and About Authors by Katie Wood Ray!

Comment on Tatum: Using the Pen to Rescue to Power by Pen Portal » Tatum: Using the Pen to Rescue to Power « TWO WRITING TEACHERS

Pen Portal » Tatum: Using the Pen to Rescue to Power « TWO WRITING TEACHERS — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:46:07 +0000

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Comment on Swirling Thoughts from NCTE by Kevin Hodgson

Kevin Hodgson — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:44:16 +0000

I realize that I may not have a recent email to send you the Famous Cupcake Comic. Drop me an email and I will send it along to the two of you.
Kevin

Comment on Swirling Thoughts from NCTE by Couldn’t have said it better myself. | Mrs. Love's Blog-0-Rama!

Couldn’t have said it better myself. | Mrs. Love's Blog-0-Rama! — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:40:36 +0000

[...] Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.Powered by Greet BoxI enjoy these teachers’ blog about writing. One of them recently went to a conference, and I must admit, there is something about being surrounded by other teachers who share the same passions about this profession. Here’s what she had to say: Swirling Thoughts from NCTE [...]

Comment on Tatum: Using the Pen to Rescue to Power by Lori Falchi

Lori Falchi — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:10:33 +0000

Hi Stacey,
I have posted this link to the space where my literacy class goes to read, reflect and respond to one another. Thanks so much for posting this. I remember when Tatum came to Millbank Chapel. What wonderful practical advice for teachers you and Tatum both give.
Thanks,
Lori

Comment on Tatum: Using the Pen to Rescue to Power by Annie

Annie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:52:06 +0000

I am so grateful to you and Ruth for the generosity of sharing what you see and hear and learn when you go to conferences. I know that I am only one of many, many, many teachers who benefit from your thought provoking posts.
Thanks!!

Comment on Swirling Thoughts from NCTE by Kevin Hodgson

Kevin Hodgson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:47:04 +0000

These are great insights, Ruth.
Kevin

Comment on A Few Random Bits of Life by Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:12:58 +0000

Glad you are able to get together. Enjoy NCTE…and take some notes for the rest of us!!!

Comment on A Few Random Bits of Life by Mom

Mom — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:32:22 +0000

I miss you…..quilt addict

Comment on Change & Personal Narratives by MaryHelen

MaryHelen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:36:08 +0000

I am anxious to read Sunday Chutney, as it is a new book for me. I love to use My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother by Patricia Polacco and Bootisie Barker Bites by Barbara Bottner. Both books are told in first person. The kids usually connect with the real life happenings that the author shares. For boys, By My Brother’s Side by Tiki and Ronde Barber with Robert Burleigh is a favorite. The boys like having the male characters. They are also fascinated with the authors being NFL. I like the passage of time and zooming in. Anyway, thought I’d share. Enjoy having Ruth with you and working on your book.

Comment on A Few Random Bits of Life by MaryHelen

MaryHelen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:28:08 +0000

Ruth, I wish you the best at NCTE and with your work with Stacey. I appreciate being able to collaborate and reflect with you. You have made me a better teacher and writer. Blogging and writing daily has made me more aware of what our students go through wiht their writing experiences. I am connecting more with them now than ever. So excited about your book. Best wishes to Stacey as well!

Comment on Ah, to be 13 again. Well, not really. by Stacey

Stacey — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:30:35 +0000

Hi Ro!

I definitely miss teaching in a classroom. I’ve been working with teachers-only, so the stories aren’t the same. All of the consulting I’ve done thus far has been about conferring in Writing Workshop, which I’ve written a lot about in the past, which is why I haven’t been posting on it. If something new emerges, I’ll definitely post some of the tools I’ve been sharing with the teachers I’ve been fortunate to work with.

Best,
Stacey

Comment on A Few Random Bits of Life by Stacey

Stacey — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:28:23 +0000

Thanks for the props about my cooking. I’m glad you’re here too!

Comment on Ah, to be 13 again. Well, not really. by Ro

Ro — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:17:02 +0000

Hi Stacey,
Thank your for this great suggestion! Last year, I loved always hearing about where you were in your units of study with your kids. Your ideas and suggestions always inspired me and helped me find my way out of a rut that I was in. I miss hearing about them! Do you miss teaching in the classroom? Will you be posting about any of your units/lessons that you’re using in your coaching? Any new strategies you’ve learned?