Articles by Brian Tolentino

Respect Your Substitute Teacher (Student Reflection)

If your students misbehave and disrespect a substitute teacher, here is a reflective writing task your students can complete. Worksheet: Thank you so much for visiting Tolentino Teaching. My goal is to provide ready-made lessons that are creative, clear, and concise. If you like what you see, feel free to support me by making a donation below. Thank you!

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Silent Debate (Argumentative Writing Activity)

For this task, you’re going to have an argument with a classmate — but there’s a twist: you won’t be speaking at all. Instead, you will argue on paper. You’ll share your ideas, respond to your partner, and try to convince them of your point of view, all through writing. The purpose of this task is to help you practice critical thinking and argumentative writing skills. By arguing on paper, you’ll learn how to express […]

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