Articles by Brian Tolentino

Edit and Rewrite the Quotes by Caitlin Clark!

These are exciting times for NCAA women’s basketball! The energy is palpable. The sport is growing. More girls will surely be inspired to pursue basketball in the coming years. Here is an editing activity to build on the buzz and excitement of this year’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament. Here are similar resources on women athletes: Click here for more editing activities:

Read More

Writing Prompt: Respond to the Quote on SUCCESS!

Many of my students struggle to understand abstract ideas. And most of my students struggle to elaborate on their ideas. This is why I love having students analyze quotes. They are bite-sized, yet packed with meaning. Worksheet:

Read More

SOCIAL MEDIA Writing Activities!

Social media is a great topic to leverage student knowledge. Here’s a set of activities you can use Activity 1: Create a Social Media Platform Worksheet: Activity 2: Why is Social Media BENEFICIAL for Society? Worksheet: Activity 3: Worksheet: Activity 4: Article for video: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-08-01/gen-z-misinformation-tik-tok-instagram-social-media?fbclid=IwAR0tRfh0JqR4nly1HS1bzF852q5SqP5ASHee8ZxiOAOXjHeDb7s5TA9rgDQ Worksheet here: Activity 5: Worksheet: Activity 6: Worksheet: Activity 7: Worksheet: Thank you so much for visiting Tolentino Teaching. My goal is to provide ready-made lessons that are creative, clear, […]

Read More

Writing Prompt: Find Your Focus

Many of my students struggle with focus. They are distracted. They are anxious. Here is a quick writing activity to get students focused on making AUDACIOUS goals and limiting distractions. I hope it helps! Worksheet:

Read More

Speling Challenge! (April Fool’s Day Activity)

If you need an April Fool’s Day activity, give this a try. I also plan on making a trivia activity full of wrong answers, so stay tuned! Worksheet for this task: Donate to Tolentino Teaching here:

Read More