Articles by Brian Tolentino

Create a SOCIAL MEDIA Platform for a Specific Niche!

I love to challenge students creatively. Here is a task that leverages students’ knowledge on social media and technology. The goal is for students to demonstrate their knowledge and creativity with clearly written paragraphs that follow a logical line of reasoning. Worksheet: If you like free resources that engage students, you can donate to Tolentino Teaching by clicking the link below. Thank you!

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Cristiano Ronaldo Worksheet!

The following worksheet has been uploaded to my EDITING ACTIVITIES on TPT. I will be uploading many exclusive resources here. You can purchase access to these resources by clicking on the link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Edit-and-Restore-the-Quotes-Includes-Additional-Worksheets-10581695 If you don’t have the funds now, just email me at tolentinoteaching@gmail.com and I will send you whatever you want for FREE! Thanks again for all the support.

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Lionel Messi: Edit the Posts Activity

Engaging students is often about leveraging their knowledge and youth culture in subtle ways.  Think small. For example, here is a worksheet that worked great with my students. It includes social media posts (an element of youth culture) by Lionel Messi (an athlete many students love).  The activity is short and sweet.  Oh, and I played Messi highlights on my smart board while students edited. Yes, the highlights were a tad distracting, but they added […]

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FORTNITE Article and Comprehension Questions!

Engagement. I am constantly looking for ways to engage students and limit “fake reading.” Here is a short text about the video game FORTNITE. These are the steps I follow: Step 1: Play the video and have students watch. Step 2: Play the video and have students follow along on their worksheet. Step 3: Have students answer the comprehension question on the worksheet provided. Step 4 (Optional): Have students choose a vocabulary word they want […]

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Can You Guess the Language?

This time of the school year I am focused on balancing productivity and play. Students are tired. It’s testing season. The fatigue in students is palpable. To bring levity and laughter to the classroom, I use trivia, riddles, and random competitions. Here is my latest “chill” activity: Can You Guess the Language. I hope your students enjoy it! More Trivia and “Chill” Activities Here: Donate to Tolentino Teaching Here:

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Taylor Swift Article and Comprehension Questions

Engagement. I am constantly looking for ways to engage students and limit “fake reading.” Here is a short text about Taylor Swift. These are the steps I follow: Step 1: Play the video and have students watch. Step 2: Play the video and have students follow along on their worksheet. Step 3: Have students answer the comprehension question on the worksheet provided. Step 4 (Optional): Have students choose a vocabulary word they want to learn […]

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