Articles by Brian Tolentino

Kobe Bryant Speech: How to Overcome Fear

I want my students to be able to take a quote and elaborate on it. The goal is to build a “mind at work.” We are all individuals with our own experiences and knowledge. Therefore, everyone should be able to respond to a piece of advice in their own way. For the following task, I play the video and have students take notes. Then it is time to write, write, write. If you like what […]

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Caitlin Clark Article and Comprehension Questions

Here is a video and article on Caitlin Clark. I like to play the video first – then have students read article and answer the questions. Article and Questions: Find more Caitlin Clark resources below: If you like what you see, please support me by DONATING to TOLENTINO TEACHING:

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15 Grammar/Editing Worksheets on SOCCER PLAYERS!

I just uploaded 15 new grammar/editing worksheets on SOCCER PLAYERS! Check it out here! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Grammar-Worksheets-Edit-the-Quotes-by-Soccer-Players-11426583 Here is one free worksheet: The following worksheets are designed to take something dull (capitalization, basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation), and make it engaging. When students see social media posts made by their favorite athletes–they become engaged. There is a familiarity and relevance that grabs them (the quotes are real, but the mistakes are not). The following 15 worksheets are […]

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