Slice of Life Challenge: Writing Club Is Full
Ten Things You Might Want to Know About Our Challenge
1. The challenge is to write something every day.
2. Most people in the challenge write about a little piece - or "slice" - of their day (more here). However, students may choose what they want to write about and the form that writing will take.
3. Writing everyday is hard work. Some days are easier than others.
4. Writing is posted digitally so writers can receive comments.
5. I moderate all posts and comments so there will be a delay in seeing them on our site.
6. Parents, grandparents, friends can comment. So share the link!
7. It is suggested that participants comment positively on 1-3 blogs each day.
8. If your child misses a day - it might happen - just start again the next day.
9. Writing won't be perfect - and all writing is honored here. (It's too much to worry about writing every day and spelling, punctuating, and writing everything perfectly. Students will learn and get better as they go. Please let them do their own work.)
10. When you finish this month, you will be amazed at all you have done.
2. Most people in the challenge write about a little piece - or "slice" - of their day (more here). However, students may choose what they want to write about and the form that writing will take.
3. Writing everyday is hard work. Some days are easier than others.
4. Writing is posted digitally so writers can receive comments.
5. I moderate all posts and comments so there will be a delay in seeing them on our site.
6. Parents, grandparents, friends can comment. So share the link!
7. It is suggested that participants comment positively on 1-3 blogs each day.
8. If your child misses a day - it might happen - just start again the next day.
9. Writing won't be perfect - and all writing is honored here. (It's too much to worry about writing every day and spelling, punctuating, and writing everything perfectly. Students will learn and get better as they go. Please let them do their own work.)
10. When you finish this month, you will be amazed at all you have done.
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Other Slicers (Writers) |
Finding Images
In our last meeting, students began talking about finding images for their posts. There are three things we discussed quickly in our last meeting:
I thought I'd share a few links students could use to find images safely and appropriately labeled "creative commons." Students should remember to give the author credit by including the owner's name. Sharing the site is also helpful.
- How to safely search for images.
- How to respect copyright when using images.
- Alternatives for finding images on the internet.
I thought I'd share a few links students could use to find images safely and appropriately labeled "creative commons." Students should remember to give the author credit by including the owner's name. Sharing the site is also helpful.
Typically I take my own pictures for my posts. It just takes the worry away from figuring out the copyright. Students can do the same thing. Importing images from the computer or tablet is relatively simple. (Learn how to embed images in above video.)
Directions for getting your post started (and going back to finish drafts).
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Join Us Virtually
So you were hoping to join the Slice of Life March Challenge, but you have gymnastics (swim, piano, basketball). No worries! If you love to write and would like to join our challenge, you still can! Download the form for virtual participation and return it to Mrs. Mere by Friday, February 27th.
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