Recapping the Week

​I’ve seen a few versions of this structure from different slicers, so I decided to give it a try: 5 bulleted ideas to help recall the week or tell about yourself. I started by listing everything I could think of that I did during the week – people I saw, things I ate, quotes I found, activities, wonders, wishes. I borrowed some of the categories from other slicers, then made up some of my own based on what I wanted to include. Turns out each one could probably be expanded into a slice or small moment story, so it might be fun to try with students who are stuck for ideas.
 
Something I Did for Fun: The weather was so beautiful mid-week that while I was out doing errands I made an impromptu purchase: two bunches of miniature irises to welcome spring.
 
Best Thing I Ate: Chicken and spinach enchiladas at Plaza Azteca. I was with two good friends, so the pleasant company added to the experience.
 
Favorite Quote of the Week: “Time spent on powerful stories is time well spent.” This quote comes from a post by Katie Egan Cunningham on the Stenhouse blog.
 
Wonder of the Week: I wonder why the GPS in my car is suddenly giving me problems.
 
Something I’m Looking Forward To: A visit from both my daughter, and my son and his wife this weekend. We haven’t all been together since Christmas, so this will be a treat.

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