Articles by Brian Tolentino

Write Clearly and Simply.

These readings and activities will guide you in decluttering your writing, helping you express your ideas with precision, clarity, and ease. Google Doc Version Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nx8FH6hIJglbecaljF_uKO0vSc9DziT21eivDTkUmtk/edit?usp=sharing Reading #1: On Writing Well by William Zinsser (Chapter 2: Simplicity) Read the chapter and/or watch the video. Then answer the comprehension questions. Link Here: Video Reading Here: Comprehension Questions: Reading #2  On Writing Well by William Zinsser (Chapter 3: Clutter) Read the chapter and/or watch the video. Then […]

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5 Fresh and Fun Ideas to Kick Off Your Class After Winter Break!

Kick off the new semester with these 5 fun and fresh writing activities Choose Your Word of the Year for 2025 Video: Worksheet: Write a Letter to the Next Year Worksheet: 5 Freewriting Prompts for the New Year! Worksheet: Write a Six-Word Memoir About Your Break/Vacation Worksheet: Write a Mid-Year Reflection Life gets busy. Between classes, homework, exams, and social events, there’s always something demanding our attention. To live intentionally and take control of our […]

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Modern Mastery

I want to thank everyone for their feedback on my “Modern Mastery” project. You gave me many excellent ideas. Once again, my goal is to create a set of writing prompts that help equip students with the mindset and skills needed to thrive in the modern world and future economy. Here is a Google Doc of activities I have created so far. I will be adding to this doc – so stay tuned. Please comment […]

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