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Recapping the Week

3/11/2016

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​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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Carol Varsalona link
3/11/2016 04:44:16 am

Rose, I like this new format and I think I would like to try it for my Celebrate This Week post that will be aired tomorrow on Day 12. Enjoy your visit with your family. It hopes to be a wonderful weather weekend for mid-March.

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lynne dorfman link
3/11/2016 09:48:59 am

Loved this scaffold - a recap of the week. Going to try it out with third and fourth graders after I try it in my writer's notebook. Looks like I should have gone to dinner after CCRA meeting!

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Lee Ann Spillane link
3/11/2016 12:32:13 pm

I liked how you included Katie Egan Cunningham's line from the Stenhouse Blog. Made me go back and re-read the post to see it again. Nice way to review the week. I wonder what my high school students would recap?

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Clare link
3/11/2016 02:19:18 pm

I too have really been noticing different structures and crafts people use. I thinking posting and responding daily really helps you explore and think beyond topic. I hope to think more about this with teachers --they really are scaffolds and I think often they are seen as "copying."
Enjoy your weekend!
Clare

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Shelly
3/11/2016 05:29:00 pm

Love this post, Rose! Going to try it out myself and try it with my Kindergarteners!

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elsie
3/11/2016 06:22:57 pm

Nice way to rethink your week and bring it to a close. I bet the enchiladas were so good because of the company and not just the food preparation. How wonderful to be with your kids this weekend! Enjoy!

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