The Little Things ~ SOLSC ~ 15/31
Earlier this week, we had a day where there was a pocket of time unaccounted for in the late afternoon. It was too many minutes not to do something, but not quiet enough to make it worth the trip home and back. We planned a trip to our local library which was renovated about ten […]
SOLSC ~ 2013 ~ 8/31
Dread pulled me from my sleep this morning. I had forgotten to post yesterday. A simple task, the post having been considered and tweaked in thought throughout the day. I had returned home, tired and simply turned in. Yet, I return today, writing no longer (if ever) for a physical prize. I write, instead, always, for […]
SOLSC ~ 2013 ~ 2/31
I sit in an empty house, and the silence is beautiful. I’ve read, written, prayed, and poured my whole heart into this day. This post was written as part of a monthly challenge sponsored by Two Writing Teachers, to encourage writing and community. The goal is to write a Slice of Life entry each day throughout […]
To Slice or Not to Slice…
For the past week or so, that has been my question. Before there is any misunderstanding, please let me explain. I’ve know all along and fully intend to participate again in the challenge. It’s one of the most exhausting, rewarding, and downright amazing experiences I have with writing, reading and making virtual connections to […]
Gearing up for this year’s SOLSC!
Every year I vow to make it the year that I write a Slice of Life entry each Tuesday. Sometimes I even go so far as to write up a post, but declare it unfinished and therefore never hit Publish. (You should see the stockpile of draft posts I’ve got going on!). Then, I vacillate between keeping […]
Publication Celebration ~ 6+1 Traits of Writing
Our seventh grade students recently learned about the 6+1 Traits of Writing. Ideas Organization Word Choice Voice Sentence Fluency Conventions Presentation As a way to keep these ideas in their mind as they both read texts and write their own pieces, we connected each trait to an aspect of the ice cream sundae The ice […]
Patriot’s Pen – Writing Contest
Does Patriotism Still Matter? As mentioned here, students still have a couple of weeks to prepare an essay that answers the above question. Not only do I think the question itself is so worth considering, but their written response to it is an opportunity for students to allow their writing to break through the walls […]
SOLS: Growing up
With a good month of school now under our belts, we’re well established in our household routine. I like routine and the comfort of knowing what’s in store. Besides, I think the presence of a routine helps make the deviation from it special and exciting. Today, was not a deviation and given the state I […]
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