Author: Brian Tolentino

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Here is another fun writing challenge for students. I hope it helps! More writing challenges here: Donate Here:

I enjoy giving students writing challenges to encourage them to experiment with their craft. The goal is for them to explore different writing techniques, such as metaphors, similes, and other literary devices. I also want them to feel comfortable trying out new words and expanding their vocabulary within their stories. Here is my latest creative …

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Many of my reluctant readers and writers tend to skim over the instructions in their assignments. This is a bad habit, especially during tests, where missing directions can lead to mistakes. In the following task, I’ve hidden a “secret” statement within the instructions to test if students are truly reading them carefully. The statement reveals …

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Here are some response questions I use for SSR. These questions are designed to be concise and straightforward while encouraging students to reflect on and engage with what they’ve read. I provide students with a different question each day after they’ve finished reading. Here is an explanation video on Sustained Silence Reading Worksheet: More reading …

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