How We Write

How We Write

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Teaching the writing process with a one-sentence composition. Registration is OPEN. El Paso, Texas Workshop Summary During this workshop, you will learn how to teach the writing process and the academic vocabulary of writing in six anchor lessons that include...
The Earth Moved

The Earth Moved

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March Slice of Life No. 5. Tell a story in six words, that’s the task. The earth moved, but we stayed.–I wrote this in 2016 after a 7.8 earthquake struck my son’s city in Ecuador. {Notice the juxtaposition. See my tips below.} Portoviejo,...
Digital PD: Writing STAAR™ Essays – Gr.4

Digital PD: Writing STAAR™ Essays – Gr.4

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Registration is OPEN Begin at your convenience. DIGITAL (online) PD. Course is available to fit your schedule. Access 24/7 at Alice Nine Professional Development Center. View / print: Brochure / Registration Form Purchase: Alice Nine Online Store Course Outline Module...
Crafting a Sentence

Crafting a Sentence

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Slice of Life. I was just finishing lunch when a message from a fourth grade class via their teacher lit up the screen on my phone. Figure 1 Anyone who knows me, knows what I immediately did. Here is the snapshot of my notes that I texted back. Figure 2 In my opinion,...
How We Write

How We Write

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Teaching the writing process with a one-sentence composition is an incredible approach! OPEN enrollment. View / print flyer and registration form. El Paso, Texas. Workshop Summary. During this workshop, you will learn how to teach the writing process and the...
A Busy Monday

A Busy Monday

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Slice of Life Monday is fading, and there is only one word for this one. Busy. I’m catching a morning flight tomorrow and will be out of my office all week. I will be away from home all week. It is the last day of the month. First quarter reports had to be...