Articles by Brian Tolentino

One Gorilla vs. 100 Humans!

Imagine a wild (but fictional) scenario where one full-grown silverback gorilla is up against 100 unarmed adult humans. Who would win? Your task is to choose a side and write a persuasive argument defending your choice. In your writing, be sure to: Video Prompt: Worksheet: Donate Here:

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“Guess the Country” Story Challenge

Write a 10-sentence story set in a country of your choice—but don’t name the country. Your goal is to use vivid language, cultural clues, and descriptive details to bring the story and your country to life. After reading your story, your classmates will try to guess which country it takes place in. More Writing Challenges Here: Donate Here:

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“Pass the Pen” – Collaborative Storytelling Challenge

Part 1 – The Opening (You):Write the first 100 words of a story. Your goal is to hook the reader—set up an intriguing scene, introduce a character or conflict, or create suspense. Think of this as the launchpad for a bigger story. Part 2 – The Twist (Classmate):Pass your story to a classmate. They will now write the next 150–200 words to continue and complete the story. They should aim to build on your tone, […]

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