Articles by Alberto Contreras

Classroom Hero

For this task, you will write a fictional story where one of your classmates becomes the hero of the story. Your classmate can fight a dragon, defend an empire, overcome a challenge, and more. Just be sure your classmate is the hero of the story. The goal is to practice creative storytelling while highlighting positive qualities in others. Worksheet:

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Modern Mastery (SEL Prompts with a Modern Twist)

I am creating a series of writing prompts called “Modern Mastery.” The goal is to equip students with the mindset and skills needed to thrive in the modern world and future economy. I think of these writing prompts as a form of social-emotional learning, but with a modern twist. Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1482b33Rb9eohKGqT5EdjvaHcMWNwFDnfVVjtMA2Bfvo/edit?usp=sharing

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