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Tag Archives: two writing teachers
Every day for a month
This month of blogging has been quite a commitment. I have kept others waiting while I blogged away each and every day. I have put things off. I have cleared time. I have made writing, thinking, considering and publishing a … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, celebrate, Poem, self reflection, SOL2016, thoughts, Writing
Tagged blogs, challenges, reflection, slice of life, two writing teachers, writing
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YES or NO
Words are power. I know this, and so…when I have opportunity, I always choose YES. The reason? Simple. I want to say that beautiful open creative imaginative word. I want to grant permission. Give forgiveness. If the power to … Continue reading
Kahoot! Why I Blog
This evening I learned something new! I was just sitting down to write my blog post for the day and I came across this blog by Chris at Reading Amidst the Chaos. I hadn’t ever heard of Kahoot! before. I … Continue reading
I could write about…
Thank you to Michelle @litlearningzone for this lovely little slice from whence came this post’s format. ————————————————————————- This morning I am so full of so many things I could write. I could write about the plants and animals I am … Continue reading
Write like this: Lame Blog Post Day
A lame Slice of Life would be the moment you decide you are going to write this one long sentence then go out and figure out how your third vacation day will go because you had a great idea for … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, SOL2016, thoughts, Write like this, Writing
Tagged blogging, challenges, colleagues, community, lame blog post, litcoachdanak, slice of life, thoughts, two writing teachers
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cookies
“Let’s go exploring,” said Paulito turning towards the door. “Okay,” replied Kimber. They snuck out the door and ran down four flights of stairs. When they reached street level there were people everywhere. There were lights amidst the darkness. Tiny … Continue reading
Posted in Small Moment, SOL2016, Story
Tagged blogs, challenges, digilit sunday, Julieanne Harmatz, Margaret Simon, slice of life, two writing teachers
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Reading Non-Fiction with Power
I’ve spent some time thinking about how to help students read informational text. If you’re an educator, you have too. I’ve gathered a lot of strategies across years to further this effort. This is difficult work because often children want … Continue reading
Awards for a NYC Weekend
Fastest Ride to LAX: Goes to my son. Slow down and be safe honey, someone wants you to survive college intact! Squishiest Airline Seat Ever: Delta – wow. They’ve squeezed in a couple more rows now. At least we can … Continue reading
Posted in SOL2015, thoughts, Writing
Tagged colleagues, Cornelius Minor, Emmalee Briggs, Fran McVeigh, Julieanne Harmatz, NYC, reflection, Saturday Reunion, slice of life, Travel, two writing teachers
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If you give a writer a forum…
If you give a writer a forum, she just may want to tell you about awakening to a tweet from a blogging champion. “So, what time are we thinking for brunch?” And if she tells you about the blogging champion’s … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, SOL2015, Write like this
Tagged Brooklyn, challenges, Emmalee Briggs, Fran McVeigh, Hamilton, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, Julieanne Harmatz, Kelly Gallagher, Laura Numeroff, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Manhattan, NYU, two writing teachers, VIcki Vinton, Write Like This, writing
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