I thought about writing a poem today. But then I came across Jennifer Flyod’s Six-Word Story Slice of Life post and I reconsidered my plan. Believe it or not, I haven’t done much Six-Word Story work so I Googled it to learn more. (Click here for to my favorite summary of what they are.) So, as a recently-ordained boy mama, here goes:
I am a literacy consultant who focuses on writing workshop. I've been working with K-6 teachers and students since 2009. Prior to that, I was a fourth and fifth-grade teacher in New York City and Rhode Island.
I'm the author of Craft Moves (Stenhouse Publishers, 2016) and the co-author of Jump Into Writing (Zaner-Bloser, 2021), Welcome to Writing Workshop (Stenhouse Publishers, 2019), and Day By Day (Stenhouse, 2010).
I live in Central Pennsylvania with my husband and children. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, doing Pilates, cooking, baking, making ice cream, and reading novels.
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Wussed out this week. Somehow I’m finding them very hard – an odd perfectionist streak sets in and I can’t quite publish… so I wrote about my students and their reading. Maybe next week…
I almost chickened out. I didn’t get mine “right,” but I’m going to try again. Seeing growth over time is good.
I love this story (and Ari will love seeing this one day, too)! The pictures are a perfect addition! I’m so glad that you joined me in writing one of these stories!
You will be glad to have the words and pictures, even though the memory will always be there. I can close my eyes and see my grubby little son playing in the dirt with his Tonka dump truck on a hot summer day. And it was decades ago…
Choosing the right six words can tell a powerful story. IO think your words tell a perfect story. I agree with Lisa, sound effects are an important part of playing trucks.
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I hope you’re practicing all of the necessary and appropriate accompanying truck/engine sounds.
Not yet. But I have Cars Go, Diggers Go, Trains Go, and Trucks Go by Steve Light so I need to get those out to up my game!
I love the 6-word stories! Sometimes you can get on a roll and lose track of the time!
Six words can tell a lot.
So sweet! Looks like fun!
I’m thinking about using these in my class soon, so I’ve been playing with them, too. Maybe I’ll join the bandwagon & publish mine today 🙂
Shoot me an email once they’re up so I don’t miss it!
Wussed out this week. Somehow I’m finding them very hard – an odd perfectionist streak sets in and I can’t quite publish… so I wrote about my students and their reading. Maybe next week…
I almost chickened out. I didn’t get mine “right,” but I’m going to try again. Seeing growth over time is good.
I love this story (and Ari will love seeing this one day, too)! The pictures are a perfect addition! I’m so glad that you joined me in writing one of these stories!
I love six word memoirs. I am always reminded of how important and powerful word choice can be!
You will be glad to have the words and pictures, even though the memory will always be there. I can close my eyes and see my grubby little son playing in the dirt with his Tonka dump truck on a hot summer day. And it was decades ago…
Six word memoirs – Such a great exercise in choosing words carefully. I think you succeeded – with your words and in your truck playing!
Choosing the right six words can tell a powerful story. IO think your words tell a perfect story. I agree with Lisa, sound effects are an important part of playing trucks.
I love the 6 word memoirs but I think it’s very difficult! Not a quick write for me and I give up too easily!
Love it! I was looking at tractors for a baby shower gift! So many important “wheels” in the playing life of a child!