Welcome Back. #slice2013

by Stacey Shubitz

Welcome back to the weekly challenge.  After a day off, how great it is to be back as a writing community? Last month, Cathy Mere wrote a poem entitled “The Writer” that resonated… Read More →

Choice Literacy: Coaching the Common Core {Part 1 of 3}

by Ruth Ayres

Recently Deb Gaby and I attended a Choice Literacy Workshop called Coaching the Common Core. It was one of the best conferences I’ve ever attended (and I’ve attended a lot of really great… Read More →

#slice2013: 31 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

Classroom SOLSC: 31 of 31

by Stacey Shubitz

It always seems impossible until it is done. –Nelson Mandela It’s the final day of our month-long writing challenge.  How did it go?  I’d love to hear your thoughts, feelings, and reflections.  Please… Read More →

A Hearty Thank You to Our Support Team

by Stacey Shubitz

It’s hard to believe the final day of our month-long writing challenge is here.  We had a fantastic team of volunteers who helped make our individual and classroom challenges run smoothly.  I want… Read More →

#slice2013: 30 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

Classroom SOLSC: 30 of 31

by Stacey Shubitz

Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. –Lou Holtz Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you… Read More →

#slice2013: 29 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

Classroom SOLSC: 29 of 31

by Stacey Shubitz

They didn’t know it was impossible, so they did it. –Mark Twain Almost there!  The “finish line” is so close! With the end in sight, I’m wondering… How will you celebrate with your… Read More →

Throwback Thursday: Reflections & Self-Assessments

by Stacey Shubitz

Peruse our past posts about reflective practice and self-assessments students can use at the end of the school year.

#slice2013: 28 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

Classroom SOLSC: 28 of 31

by Stacey Shubitz

The hardest part of writing is writing. –Nora Ephron Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using your classroom or personal blog.… Read More →

#slice2013: 27 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

Classroom SOLSC: 27 of 31

by Stacey Shubitz

Go as far as you can see; when you get there you’ll be able to see farther. –Thomas Carlyle Please note: It’s Passover, so I won’t be reading blog posts today.  (Fortunately, I… Read More →

#slice2013: 26 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

Classroom SOLSC: 26 of 31

by Stacey Shubitz

He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life. –Ralph Waldo Emerson Please note: It’s Passover, so I won’t be reading students’ blog posts today or tomorrow. … Read More →

Lessons from a Chairmaker

by Ruth Ayres

On a whim, Deb and I stopped at a chairmaker. Of all the experiences, this is one that is sticking with me, it is one I will take home and remember over the… Read More →

#slice2013: 25 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →

Classroom SOLSC: 25 of 31

by Stacey Shubitz

Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you. –Marsha Norman Details: If your students are slicing from their personal blogs, then you should link their blog posts together using… Read More →

#slice2013: 24 of 31

by Ruth Ayres

WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.)… Read More →