This morning, as I stood before one of my classes exclaiming about the power of daily writing and telling them all about how I started posting to my blog two years ago as part of a challenge and how I haven't missed a single day in the last 730, I looked up and there was the principal in the door. "That's where you say 'Wow'," she told the class and gave me a little applause. It's nice to know she gets it.
I finally figured out a way to give my students the chance to participate in the March madness that we so fondly call the TWT SOLSC. I'll spare you the technical details, other than to say that it is mostly voluntary (with a little incentive for those who make it all the way or most of the way to the end), and that I was impressed by the overall enthusiasm of the group when I explained what it was and how it would work.
As of 7 PM this evening, I was delighted to find that 50% of my sixth graders have chosen to start the challenge, and it's entirely possible that that number will go higher. Their slices are super cute, and I've set up a blog to showcase one entry a day.
This is very cool. I'm going to hop over to the blog and take a look. You are quite impressive with that 730 nonstop dedication to writing--a good example for me, for sure.
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Tracy--I'm not going to comment on your students' comments, but I read the Braces post. This will be a fun blog to read. Can you put the link in the right-hand column (or everyday in your slice) so I can find it to read? Tell your students they have a fan.
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That's a good idea, Elizabeth. I was going to link to it from my daily post, but I put it in the SOLSC Team section. Thanks! I'm looking forward to the month-- happy slicing!
ReplyDeleteVery fun Tracey. I love "braces." Good luck with the kids...they will be a pleasure to read, as will your posts!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Great dedication to writing! I hope one day I can say the same thing about my blog. I have my students on board as well. :) I love the blog idea--might set that up as part of the challenge as well tomorrow! Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteYour number of posts is amazing! Congratulations. Loved the student's post. It could raise the bar to create an entry you select for the Write Here Write Now posting. Looking forward to more postings.
ReplyDeleteDo the students get to comment on each others' like we do? It could inspire the 50% who aren't writing yet.
ReplyDeleteWoo-hoo for you. And woo-hoo for your students. Writing is powerful. I can think of no better gift to give our students than instilling in them the tenacity to write daily. Glad you are slicing through March again.
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