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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 6 (The Price of Gasoline)

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I considered going on the weekend, but after having to do a four gallon fill-up on Tuesday night to get-by, I decided to fill-up my tank on my way home this evening. I… Read More →

Literary Essay Texts

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During our common planning time today, my colleagues and I brainstormed a list of texts we’re going to have students select from for their literary essays. Many people think that kids should pick… Read More →

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reflecting on charts.

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Yesterday in Sue Price’s sixth grade language arts class, I led the sharing.  Her students are in the middle of reading their research (on a topic of their choice) in order to write… Read More →

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solc: song on the radio.

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What a busy day!  Currently I’m in the midst of a major life change.  Yesterday’s slice of life was too personal to post (not to mention that I left my house at 5:30 am,… Read More →

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Passion Quilt Meme

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Giving the Gift of Poetry Originally uploaded by teachergal I was tagged by Megan for the Passion Quilt Meme. Essentially one needs to think about what they’re passionate with regard to education and… Read More →

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They’re publishing their books! They’re publishing their books!

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My room was essentially controlled chaos today since my students began publishing their picture books. Paper cuttings were everywhere by the end of the day, as were markers, pens, pencils, and a myriad… Read More →

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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 5

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Was the bear cold? Originally uploaded by teachergal “Proceed to the first landing,” I told my Assembly Line Managers once I saw that my class was ready to leave the lunch room. I… Read More →

Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 5

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It’s not too late to start participating in the: Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. To learn more about this Challenge,… Read More →

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Wordless Wednesday: Why don’t I have the patience to paint something nicely?

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Hanging Key Holder or Gar-bage?

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thinking about pictures.

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When Debbie Miller was here, she had recommended Tony Johnston’s book, The Harmonica.  I was instantly intrigued by the book and ordered it from Amazon.  (You can too, by using the links in… Read More →

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ruth’s solc: the harmonica.

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Snuggled on the couch.  Surrounded by my favorite quilt.  Alone.  I hold a new book.  I take a moment to notice the dark cover.  Although it is hand-drawn, it almost looks like a photo.… Read More →

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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 4

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Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. (Sorry that I didn’t post this ’til the morning. I’m still under the weather and… Read More →

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“New Literacy”

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I’m in a political mood today since today is Primary Day in R.I. Therefore, I have been thinking about the way that politicians work with educators to affect change. Hence, I decided to… Read More →

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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 4

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We Voted Together! #3 & #4 at the Polling Place! Originally uploaded by teachergal I didn’t care if I am sick. I’m voting today! “What time do you think we need to leave… Read More →

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ruth’s solc: first words of the day.

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Sam woke up early this morning.  I ignored the noises on the monitor since I was still in the middle of my morning routine.  However, I stopped in the middle of swiping on… Read More →

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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 3

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Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. To learn more about this Challenge, please visit our Slice of Life Challenge Page. Also,… Read More →

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Preservation

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My SOLS go in here! Originally uploaded by teachergal I decided to purchase an inexpensive presentation booklet from Staples for the purpose of housing my Slice of Life Stories since I’m writing them… Read More →

Scenes from a Workshop Workshop

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Well, really just a scene from today’s Writing Workshop, but I wanted to do a take-off of the Billy Joel Song. Anyway, I taught a great minilesson today on character development in Writing… Read More →

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Not Quite the Start I Hoped For… But Not Bad

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Eight of my 18 kids (two were absent) came into school today with their Slice of Life Story Entries from the weekend. I was hoping to have more like 90% of my students… Read More →

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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 3

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The alarm buzzed in my ear at 5:15 a.m. I’m still sick, but I’m going in! Therefore, I took about three more minutes and then rolled right out of bed. I headed to… Read More →

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