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The March Slice of Life Story Challenge
The March Slice of Life Story Challenge
hosted at the Two Writing Teachers.
Join us for a month of writing!
Dear Reader,
You are here! I celebrate that YOU are on this writing journey with me for the month. I cannot even believe this is year eight for me. Each year has felt different: from feelings of anticipation to nervousness to excitement to everything in between.
Yet, here is what I know for sure:
In this community, we celebrate words on a page.
A short, simple slice of your life is about capturing small moments from an ordinary day.
You will understand how your student writers' feel.
It's not easy to write every day -- publicly -- for thirty-one days.
But you'll soon realize writing day-after-day is oh-so rewarding.
Comments matter. You'll see ... because there will be a day.
A day when you have nothing to write. Nothing.
But you will dig deep and still write.
Because remember?
We celebrate words on a page. A short, simple slice of life.
Welcome to our first of thirty-one days of writing! It's going to be an amazing month!
Just write,
Michelle
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Dear Reader,
You are here! I celebrate that YOU are on this writing journey with me for the month. I cannot even believe this is year eight for me. Each year has felt different: from feelings of anticipation to nervousness to excitement to everything in between.
Yet, here is what I know for sure:
In this community, we celebrate words on a page.
A short, simple slice of your life is about capturing small moments from an ordinary day.
You will understand how your student writers' feel.
Use your notebook to hold a thought. (You think you'll remember that great idea for a slice.)
Play with words, write a poem, or try something new. Other slices make great mentor texts!
Play with words, write a poem, or try something new. Other slices make great mentor texts!
But you'll soon realize writing day-after-day is oh-so rewarding.
Comments matter. You'll see ... because there will be a day.
A day when you have nothing to write. Nothing.
But you will dig deep and still write.
Because remember?
We celebrate words on a page. A short, simple slice of life.
Welcome to our first of thirty-one days of writing! It's going to be an amazing month!
Just write,
Michelle
Thanks for reminding me to live like a writer throughout the day by carrying a notebook. This idea is going to save me in two ways, keeping me grounded in a happy identity I love, being a writer, (as I teach second grade) and helping me be more efficient in the morning when I need to write quickly! Thanks so much, happy March!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Let me know how it goes ... Happy writing!
DeleteWelcome back for year 8! I still remember reading your slices when I first started 8 years ago...:)
ReplyDeleteAw, that's awesome! So happy to be on the journey again!
DeleteHard to believe that you've been on this journey for 8 years and me for 7 years. It's an amazing community and I'm anxious to start sharing, reading and commenting. Happy writing. Love ya, Mom
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mom! So excited that you are continuing on this writing journey with me!
DeleteA notebook. So simple. So many ideas cross our minds during the day and get lost durig the shuffle. I'm going to start carrying one. Today. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! It will be a life saver!!
DeleteSo glad to be back for my third (I think!) year. You are right: it's not easy to write publicly for 31 days. But so worth it. I look forward to seeing what slices we'll all create and discover this month. (And I love the reminder about seeking slices in other slices.)
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you are joining in again, Elisabeth! Happy writing!
DeleteHappy year 8, Michelle! You've captured most of the benefits of slicing. But I think you forgot making new friends even though you have never met in person. Here's to 30 more days!
ReplyDeleteYou are SO right, Deb!!!! And I cannot believe it's year 8 and there are so many of still around writing ... that's the power of this community!! Cheers to "slicing friends"!
DeleteI love this line: In this community, we celebrate words on a page. The simple idea of celebrating words on a page. So refreshing and releasing. Thank you for the pep talk!!
ReplyDeleteClare
This slice of life is just that simple ... words on the page. Happy you are joining in again, Clare!
DeleteI love this! I'd love to write something like this for my children! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteJust write! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThese words are most encouraging: "We celebrate words on a page. A short, simple slice of life." Great reminder to us all.
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You got it, Christine. Happy you are joining in again this year! Happy writing!
DeleteI'm teaching a grad school class in writing in a couple of hours and I will be sharing this post with them How do you teach writing? You have to write because it's about celebrating the words on the page! Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I am humbled my little words will be shared with a grad class! That's awesome and happy writing to you all!
DeleteCelebrating words for thirty one days in a row. You are right, it is going to be an amazing month.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm thrilled we are doing it together! :)
DeleteI love everything about this slice because everything is absolutely correct! I am going to share it on our #TeachWrite Tribe Facebook page for our new slicers. Thank you for being such a positive supporter! You are the best!
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, Leigh Anne! Share away! I've been pretty calm about this challenge, but now today I can feel the buzz of excitement!
DeleteThanks for getting those words in my head....just write, just write, just write!
ReplyDeleteTrust me ... there will be many days I need that reminder too!
DeleteGreat connecting with you again at #SOL18, Michelle. I am glad that Leigh Anne shared your post tonight. I can say that your line: "Comments matter. You'll see ... because there will be a day," is so true. I have been in a month-long poetry challenge and when I was unsure of what I wrote, I put it out there and the supportive comments came in. That makes the unsure writing still appreciated. (How old are your twins now-8?)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun, encouraging celebration of why this community matters, Michelle! So glad to be here with you again!
ReplyDeleteCelebrating that words on a page have meaning was the topic of conversation at a grade level meeting of kindergarten teachers this morning. A few years ago when I first started slicing you were a great source of inspiration and support for me. Looking forward to slicing with you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement! I was having a great conversation with my creative friends on the purpose of a journey such as a 31 day writing challenge. And it comes back to community and story! Such powerful tools to bring us together!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I think it's that "publicly" part that makes this tricky --- and wonderful.
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