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It’s time for the weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge!
In just a few short weeks the Third Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge, which will last for the 31 days of March, will begin. I’m continuing to think about prizes for our third annual...
I almost lost this:
It’s not quite a tragedy, since it is something I could have recovered. Granted it wouldn’t have been much fun and I would have been grumbling on the inside about the time it takes to collect and scan old photos, especially old...
My students are in the heart of a study on persuasion. They selected their own topics for their editorials. What I’ve noticed this week is they are depending more on collecting facts and statistics to support their stance, rather than their own...
I am consistently moved by meaningful letters. When I write thank you notes, I am sure to take time with them so the recipient can feel my genuine gratitude. However, when I write other notes, specifically condolence notes, I find it more...
A few years ago our county hosted Dr. Ruby Payne. Every educator in the county was expected to read her book and attend the day-long training. One of the things which stuck with me from this experience was the idea that teachers are often...
I love love love your blog. And the idea that it's two of you collaborating to write and produce this blog is awesome. It inspired my colleague and I to set up a blog together. If you have time, check it out: http://lefanim.blogspot.c om
I really like the concrete examples you give of strategies to teach writing and writer's workshop.
