Join the Two Writing Teachers blog for the Slice of Life Challenge
Another prompt from Rip the Page by Karen Benke, p. 123. My students are using this book, too, to find writing ideas. See their posts here.
Click here to read my students’ posts on Kidblog.
Before I opened the document to write this, I checked Kidblog to read more student stories. Some of them have turned away from writing about themselves to write fiction stories. I imagined future authors in the making.
Every owl else was asleep and Aryn studied the breeze through the hole in the roof of the hollow. A strong headwind that was wet and warm with ocean spray, and the ancient Weather Ryb of the tree landed at her hollow roof, and she pulled herself up to stand on the roof as well. –Madison, Fan Fiction for Guardians of Ga’Hoole
“I have to find a way to get Thomas back to his normal self. I also have to make sure mom doesn’t find out about this or I am in big trouble.” Lynn says looking at Thomas. –Andrew, Wishing Rock, part 3
Before that, I listened to a message from a friend. She’s finding her writing voice and feeling positive today.
“Writers have ebbs and flows. I have pent up energy because I haven’t been able to write in a while.”
Before that, I spoke to clients at Solomon House, “How’re you today? Have a good day.” I watch the people who have come to mean something to me. Paul sings his hello like a bird, cheerful and welcoming to the morning. Janet is always serious and tells me her name like I’ve never seen her before. Then, “How’s your daughter doing?”
Clients wait for Brown Bag give out at Solomon House.
Before that, I rubbed Neosporin on Charlie’s stitches, kissed his forehead, and whispered, “I love you, sweetie pie.” Before that, I kissed my husband’s cheek with the same message.
Before that, I made coffee and threw Kind bars into my lunch bag. One of these days I will not be in a rush in the morning.
Before that, I posted my Slice of Life, read three blog posts, left comments, and wished I had time to read more. Just one more. Look at the time. Just one more. That’s it. To the shower.
Reflections on the Teche 
Before that…Hey, I like that idea. Wondering how each action may lead to another. I wish I could read EACH blog post EACH day. So many wonderful slices…including this one!
Looking back tells us a lot. I love the idea of this. And, I love the names Andrew chose for his characters. Both with y’s.
I like this format! I think my students would enjoy this writing exercise, too.
You always have such good writing ideas for kids and us. I think I’ve seen this before, but had forgotten it. I will have to keep it in my notes this time to try later.
I used this last year and was looking for it in my old posts to remind me of how I did it. So funny to see this pop up today. It does make you consider how one action leads into another. Hope your husband heals quickly.
Your days always sound so busy, so rich and rewarding. Love the format and will probably borrow it …before…the end of this challenge!
Wonderful all the way through! Your students’ words show good stories coming! Have a great day, Margaret.
How exciting to read about your kids’ stories in the works, Margaret. Loved the structure of this piece, too.
If you haven’t read it already, you have to check out Clare’s post about Only Three! You will love it! I love how you move your way through this post in a supporting writers kind of way!