Join Two Writing Teachers and other teacher-writers as we share a slice of life every single day in the month of March.
What I'm reading - I started Wild Bird by Wendelin Van Draanen, a book about a young girl who has problems with drugs and alcohol. Her parents don't know what to do with her, so they send her to a therapeutic wilderness camp. I know so many kids get in over their heads, and they don't even know it is happening. I can't wait to see how she how makes it through!
What I'm writing - I write for Choice Literacy, a multimedia resource of articles, videos, and professional development guides for teachers and literacy leaders. I have a couple of articles that I am revising before sending them off to my editor, Ruth Ayres.
What I'm learning - Sometimes we react to situations in ways we regret. A solution is always possible. Sometimes we just need to walk away in order to find it.
What I'm loving - I'm loving the sounds of my daughter cheering on basketball teams while watching March Madness. Tournament time was greatly missed in my household last year, and I am loving hearing those sounds again.
I found and saved this format from an early slice, but I forgot to save where I found it. So thank you, slicer! If it was you, please let me know so I can give you credit for the idea.
I have definitely had bad reactions to situations before and regretted them the next day -- especially with students. I like this style of slicing because it really does force you to focus in on one aspect of things.
ReplyDeleteLove this format! You are such a great resource of ideas for writing!! The "What I'm Learning" intrigues me. I said something yesterday that I regret, and I laid awake thinking about it. Contemplating what "walking away" might mean...
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic format. Definitely may borrow this! I think you've captured so much in each different moment here. Thanks for sharing parts of your journey! Tw
ReplyDeleteYour format is perfect, sharing snippets of your life at this moment in time. I am thinking of borrowing this format for my grad students this week....
ReplyDeleteI really like this format and am going to keep it in mind for a future slice. It gives a very complete view of your life at this particular moment and the book sounds very interesting!
ReplyDeleteRight now your life is reading, writing, learning, and loving. Now that's a good combination for enjoying life. I always look forward to your articles on Choice Literacy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great format, and it's fun to know what you are doing right now! I will certainly borrow this.
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