From our whole group slice of life mini-lessons and from our independent reading immersion and close study of chosen slice of life texts we've created this noticings chart of this genre.

Class Slice of Life Noticings Chart

Cathy Rode noticed that the "SOLW"

• Had a part of the story not crafted by the author such as:  plot, detailed character features
• was realistic
• not very long in length for the most part
• had repetition; figurative language;
• Varies in tone, mood
• humorous stories about everyday life
• reminded me of the "hummmmm" moments

Bonnie Cumbo's Noticings:

• written in first person point of view
• Often written based on a memory
• writing about something realistic in someone's life
• you can usually connect with the writer on some level
• figurative language used often
• the writing brings out the writer's and reader's emotions
• often written in a "timeline" format taking you through the events of a day or a lifetime
• story is very practical and down to earth
• great details used, ex. specific names, or activities
• often written about family or a pet
• gives you a glimpse of someone's life
• fun to read