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The Earth Moved

The Earth Moved

by | A9 Journal, In My Classroom | 12 comments

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

by | In My Classroom, Literacy | 0 comments

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...
Teach Writing Well

Teach Writing Well

by | A9 Journal, Literacy | 14 comments

Slice of Life. It was Friday, February 13th, and I was thinking about lots of things and trying to wrap up a lot of loose ends. I spent some delightful time with the #PoetryFriday community at the Happy Birthday party for Lee Bennett Hopkins over at Robyn’s...